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How to make your resume stand out when applying for a job in a new sector

SINGAPORE - Here's what a Workforce Singapore career coach says: A resume is a space for you to communicate your story and it is the employer's first impression of you. Whether you are applying for a job with or without experience, it is crucial to ensure that your resume provides what the prospective employer is looking for. The first thing to do when you decide to apply to an industry in which you have no work experience or prior training is research the industry and the different job roles, their scopes and the skills that are required for each role. You should also take stock of the transferable and marketable skill sets you have that will enable you to stand out from other job seekers. This will be especially helpful when you start crafting your resumes and customising them to the role and company that you are applying to. As a prospective newcomer to the industry, you should portray yourself as being agile and willing to learn new skills and adapt to new working environments. Here are more resume tips from the career coach: • As many employers use an "applicant tracking system" software to filter resumes, it is important to tailor your resume using keywords that match the job...

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More IPPT-related activities to resume from Jan 4: Mindef

SINGAPORE - More individual physical proficiency test (IPPT) related activities for operationally ready national servicemen will resume in January, said the Ministry of Defence on Monday (Dec 21). From Jan 4, the Singapore Armed Forces will resume IPPT preparatory training (IPT) at fitness conditioning centres, as well as IPT-in-the-Park, which allows NSmen to do their training at parks closer to their homes. These sessions will be conducted at reduced capacity and in small groups according to phase three guidelines by statutory board Sport Singapore, in accordance with national Covid-19 measures. "Some of the safe management measures that will be in place include temperature taking, physical distancing, and the wearing of masks at all times (except during the conduct of strenuous physical activities), said Mindef in a Facebook post. NSmen can start booking their IPT slots from Dec 28 via the NS Portal. "The SAF continues to closely monitor the Covid-19 situation in Singapore and review the measures in place to keep our servicemen safe," it added. "The SAF has also been reviewing our NS IPPT system, and will release details of the review when ready. We thank our NSmen for their con...