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Highlights of the week:
For more career opportunities from various industries, please access Career Axis. Dear Students, Welcome back. As we ring in the new year and are about to embark into
yet another new semester, here’s wishing all of you a great 2022 ahead! Especially so for the final year students, you will be Being one of many soon-to-be graduates, you will find yourself
competing with students not just from your course of study, but also the
graduating cohort from all other local Universities, overseas grads, and even
candidates with 1-2 years’ working experience. Regardless whether you are a final year student or
a student just starting to ponder about your career direction and trajectory,
it is always good to prepare early as well as identify where your interest,
skills and passion lies. How then, do you ensure that employers can recognise your talent from
a huge pool of potential candidates? What can you do to seize opportunities,
increasing your prospects to secure a job ahead of time, perhaps even before
the mainstream of graduates flood the market during graduation period? What’s more, with so many industries in the market, it is evident that
not all industries are of interest to you. In helping with your evaluation
process, it is important to keep your options open, explore and gain insights
on various industries, the career prospects, the industry norms
and company culture as well as roles available. With more information, you
are better empowered to direct your job search efforts to sectors that you
have shortlisted. Among the myriad of industries, let me introduce the Logistics
& Transportation industry this week – one that is often under-rated
but possess more opportunities than what meets the eye. As an enabler of the
economy and global trade, a career in this sector offers dynamic long-term
prospects.
Due to the complex nature of the modern economy, professionals in this
sector are exposed to a vast variety of situations. For instance, while the
rise of e-commerce may have accelerated demand for logistics services,
unexpected disruptions to global trade, such as those brought on by the
Covid-19 pandemic, have also surfaced new challenges and opportunities for
firms. Additionally, technological shifts are occurring in tandem as
Singapore makes the shift to Logistics 4.0. Modern warehouses will soon be
driven by automation, robotics and data, and logistics firms are actively
developing digital capabilities to respond to these disruptions in supply
chains. Hence, niche skill sets in logistics information systems, logistics
solutions and programme management are in demand as firms strive to meet
evolving customer expectations. Career Prospects and Opportunities For those of you who thrive on solving problems at the front line,
seek exciting prospects and exposure in international and cross-industry
settings, this fast-paced industry will be appealing to you. Due to its
dynamism, many professionals choose to build lifelong careers in this
industry; and continues to remain attractive as the sector is also a popular
choice for mid-career switchers. To get started, click here to discover the numerous career pathways
in the Logistics sector, and the career map outlines its potential for
advancement both vertically and laterally. Aspiring candidates should aim to build up their knowledge of
logistics operations and supply chains, and keep
abreast of business and technological trends. Graduates can gain exposure to
different aspects of a supply chain, in sectors ranging from
food, healthcare, retail, electronics, oil and gas, to infrastructure
and construction. With e-commerce set to grow, recruitment in this sector continues to
be healthy, with numerous opportunities in operations, logistics solutions,
programme management, process improvements and information systems. To
learn more about the Logistics & Transportation sector and to craft
impactful resumes or prepare for interviews, feel free to approach me for a
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