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According to Mr Mike Game, CEO Asia for global recruitment firm Hudson, 'we see hiring sentiment increasing sharply post-Chinese New Year'. He noted that some employers are already hiring now, knowing that talent will be harder to tap as 2010 progresses.

Where you're likely to report for duty

Surveys indicate that you can bank on many openings in the banking and finance sector.

If you are eyeing jobs in real estate, health care and pharmaceuticals, prospects are bright, too. The information technology sector is also clicking into higher gear.

Job options in public administration and education look promising, too.

But don't expect a flood of openings in the transport, utilities and wholesale and retail sectors.

Will the position be a permanent one?

A poll by one recruitment firm of 940 executives in Singapore and Hong Kong indicated that 44 per cent had a preference for contract or temporary staff. It seems that the need to keep a lean headcount is still critical.

What will the pay be like?

HR consulting firm Hewitt Associates says employers here are set to raise salaries by 2.6 per cent next year. The figure is based on a survey of 153 firms polled in July and August.

This article was first published in The Straits Times.

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