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Degree in computer science but jobs hard to come by
Most jobs in the IT industry are contract based, and need various certifications to qualify. 		Some are still hiring
Industries like health care, IT and social services still need manpower.
Contract workers are the first to go
A contract worker does not get benefits or bonus, and when the recession hits, is the first to go. 		Employers must be open to hiring them
Retraining mid-career professionals for a switch requires both sides to be open to move.
Top 5 hiring industries and where to go for help
The industries that are still hiring in the downturn and the lowdown about them. -ST 		Need a job?
Here's where you can find a job. -myp
S'poreans braced for job losses
They are willing to take pay cuts or upgrade skills to stay employable. -myp 		Facebook can kill your career
Compromising photos in your Facebook photos might jeopardise your career.
Youth less picky about jobs now
First-time job seekers have become more humble and pro-active. -ST 		Ex-bankers and graduates heading to consulting firms
Management consulting is taking up the slack as the investment banking sector shrinks.
To MBA or not to MBA
That is the question. And if yes, then when and why should it be done? -tabla!
 
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