ST Headstart: Using GenAI in job applications: Smart or unfair?

GenAI in resume writing, job assessments: Fair use or foul play?

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Should you use GenAI when applying for jobs? Some applicants said that they have been banned from using the tool during tests, while others were praised for their creative use of GenAI. So, is it considered foul play or fair use? Megan Wee digs deeper into using GenAI with caution and integrity. 

What are your thoughts on using GenAI at work? Let us know at headstart@sph.com.sg

This week, we also have stories for you on why the logistics sector is heating up among young workers, and how some have overcome personal hardships to pursue their dreams.

Meanwhile, hidden gems these days are losing their lustre as people publicise every holiday purchase, attraction and experience on social media, says lifestyle writer Amanda Chai. Is gatekeeping acceptable or is it always “good things must share”? 

Stay happy, stay hydrated!

 

 

 

Less than half of private university grads find full-time jobs, despite slight increase in salaries

The median monthly salaries of those in full-time work in 2024 increased to $3,500.

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Logistics reimagined: More young people in S’pore are drawn to tech-related roles in the field

Several global logistics firms have reported an increase in the number of young hires aged 35 and below in recent years.

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Hear Me Out: Bring back gatekeeping – when everything is a hidden gem, nothing is any more

Let us return to the age of word of mouth, where the best recs are traded only among family and friends, this writer says. 

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Talking about money in marriage doesn’t have to be difficult

It allows you to see if your partner prioritises responsible financial behaviour.

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One challenge after another, but ITE student still finds ways to shine

After escaping a childhood of abuse, Miss Azaleagrace Teo has made an impact in and out of school.

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Me and My Money: Striving for financial stability, she started a side hustle at age 9

Ms Claire Tan went from selling paper stars to classmates in school to running her own make-up business.

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No sex, no problem? What it means to be asexual in Singapore

For some Singaporeans, the idea of romance or sex never clicked.

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