CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture Podcast

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), some level of anxiety does exist amongst Singaporean workers, as the technology continues to revolutionise and change both how we work, and the jobs available in the marketplace as well.
Some key questions Singaporean workers have asked include:
What does AI mean for middle-aged and/or middle-income workers and jobseekers?
Does AI mean having to learn coding and other high-end technology skills that require specialised training?
How will AI be integrated into our jobs, even for those working in small and medium enterprises (SMEs)?
To find out more, CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture spoke to Justin Chan, a lecturer in communication design at Temasek Polytechnic, who shared about how AI is just the next phase of digital transformation for both Singaporean workers and businesses, and some key things to understand about relearning for it.
Key highlights to listen to: 
(1:30) How AI can and will be infused into our day-to-day work and business operations
(5:30) Being a bao ka liao (do it all) employee is going to be easier with AI
(6:58) AI can help breed a more “it’s ok, just try lah” mentality, which is important for SMEs
(7:41) How Justin created an AI tool that does part of his job.. but why he isn’t worried it’ll make him obsolete
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Career resilience has been a hot topic for Singaporean workers that arose in 2023 and will likely still be important for many years to come.
But what exactly is it, and why should Singaporean workers be aspiring to make building career resilience their new year's resolution?
For our latest podcast episode, CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture hosts Jana Dawson, the Head of Content and Learning at the School of Positive Psychology in Singapore shares on the “myths of resilience”- how Singaporeans get resilience wrong, and how to really be more resilient. Listen to the podcast below and find out more!
Key highlights to listen to: 
(1:58) Fast and Furious' Domenic Toretto vs James Bond: which Hollywood character is the better role model for resilience?
(4:10) Good days vs bad days: How to be resilient despite career ups and downs
(6:32) Learn the 3P's to becoming more resilient, both personally and professionally
(9:10) Going back to school or training courses mid-career: how to survive and excel despite feeling "sian"
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In the latest edition of our Listen and Learn format, WSG senior manager Annie Teh shares a selection of a popular piece on CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture with tips for mature workers to take the next step in their careers, or shift into an entirely new field.
Key highlights to listen to: 
(1:17) Worried about skill gaps? Here's what to do
(4:09) Rebranding yourself- what does that mean, and how to go about it
(5:06) How to convince potential employers that you've got all it takes to succeed as a mature worker
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While it’s certainly great to be reskilling and upskilling with courses that you think will help towards your career goals and aspirations, there seems to also be a growing trend towards more local workers and jobseekers becoming “cert happy”, according to Shane Yan, the co-founder of Growth Beans, a company that provides growth programmes for Singaporean workers to achieve their personal and professional potential.
Being too kiasu about getting certificates and attending training courses for the sake of it, can lead to “death by paper”, as Shane shares in this latest podcast by CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture.
Key highlights to listen to: 
(2:20) What mistakes do Singaporeans make in setting their career goals
(2:45) “Death by paper”- why taking courses for the sake of it doesn’t work.
(5:47) Learn how this Singaporean planned for a career switch to tech, and what kind of courses she took.
(6:53) Being paiseh to network is only hurting your career- here’s why.
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We speak to Kaylene Wong, a director at John Ethans International, an integrated HR services firm, who shares about how to get back into your learning groove, and what to do when evil friends keep posting Instagram posts of fun times while you're trying to study. 
Key highlights to listen to: 
(1:16) What cheat app to download when you're trying to speed up learning
(3:35) Social life vs study life: how to manage?
(6:47) The Four Burners Theory- how and why juggling and pacing yourself is important
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It takes an ecosystem & network to develop our careers or even change career paths. But we can be our own obstacles when we connect & build up a network.
Shane Yan & Samantha Yan, co-founders of Growth Beans discuss on connecting with others in professional settings.
Key highlights to listen to: 
(2:42) How to get good recommendations from your network
(5:53) What to do when a networking conversation goes in an unexpected direction
(6:01) How to show curiosity during a networking conversation
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Shane Yan & Shamantha Yan, co-founders of Growth Beans share three factors of career resilience, and how you can apply it in your career.
Learn about the success stories of those who have applied it, and be inspired to create your own!
Key highlights to listen to: 
(0:55) Three ways to be more self-aware, and how it can empower your professional self
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Thomas Tang, a senior career coach with Workforce Singapore (WSG), shares some growth insights on improving your vibe with potential interviewers.
Key highlights to listen to: 
(0:55) Three ways to be more self-aware, and how it can empower your professional self
(6:10) Why your smile could be a gamechanger
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Lin Peili, a senior career coach with Workforce Singapore (WSG), delves into what matters when prepping for crucial interviews, virtual or real-world.
Key highlights to listen to: 
(1:10) What you wear to an interview matters- here's why
(4:55) What research on the company do you need to do?
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Julian Quek, a senior manager at Workforce Singapore, shares some quick tips on how to read a job posting, and figure out what are the most important bits to focus on!
Key highlights to listen to: 
(1:00) How do you decide which jobs to apply for?
(1:22) What do hiring managers and HR focus on in job postings?
(5:35) How to tell how much competition there is for a role?
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