So, now that you know what the top 10 fastest-growing jobs in Singapore are for 2023, you may be wondering how to get one. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when looking for work in any of these areas:
Gain skills: Identify what skills are in demand for each role, and dig into LinkedIn Learning courses to gain those skills (clicking on a skill will bring you directly to a relevant course).
Identify your values: Dig into insights around remote job availability, hiring and more under each role to help you figure out your non-negotiables when looking for new opportunities.
Set goals: Looking to make a change in your career? Explore additional insights around the years of experience required for these growing fields and top job transitions into each role to envision a path forward and create goals.
Take action: Check out current job openings for each role that you can apply to, as well as people you may know (i.e. your first, second and third degree connections) in each role.
Networking is essential: Building relationships with professionals in your desired field can help you land a job. Reach out to alumni from your university and organizations, get introduced to people already working in the industry, attend networking events, and join professional associations.
Get relevant certifications or qualifications: Investing in yourself by getting certifications and/or qualifications related to the job can make you more attractive to employers.
Be flexible with location and salary: You may need to be prepared for relocating for the role or taking fewer benefits than you wanted initially. Of course, this does depend on what is available within each position but being open minded will increase your chances of success.
Showcase your project portfolio: Employers want to see what projects you have worked on previously and the results they yielded. Have a collection of projects showcasing problem solving skills along with their results ready!
With these tips in mind, you’ll be on your way towards securing one of those fast growing jobs!