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1 in 5 S’pore workers overqualified for their jobs, but most are there by choice: Studies

Most overqualified workers in Singapore chose to be in less demanding roles for reasons like better work-life balance and personal interests.

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Maritime foundation boss says more fresh grads needed to buoy Singapore’s key industry

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Portrait of Mr Hor Weng Yew, 60, Managing Director and CEO of Pacific Carriers Limited; Chairman of Singapore Maritime Foundation; photographed at Pacific Carriers Limited office in Great World City on Jan 21, 2026.

askST Jobs: My company offered me a more junior title with the same salary. Is it a step backwards?

Job titles are often less meaningful than people think they are, say HR experts.

With my own desk at work comes a sense of belonging

The writer thought an office table was just furniture, until her own disappeared.

Fewer than 1 in 2 private university grads find full-time work, as median salary holds steady

Fresh graduates from Private Education Institutions faced a tightening job market in 2025, with fewer than half securing full-time employment despite median salaries remaining steady.

askST Jobs: I struggle to say ‘no’ at work. How can I set boundaries?

Setting boundaries at work is fundamentally about prioritisation.

Dear graduates, education rewards individual brilliance – but fit is key to work success

Ultimately, fit is about creating conditions where competence and character reinforce each other, says the writer.

askST Jobs: I think I’m being gaslighted at work. What should I do?

In such situations, employees can set boundaries by stating their position and the facts firmly, and disengaging from inaccurate or invalid arguments.

askST Jobs: I’m known as a reliable and versatile employee. Will that affect my career?

Being reliable and versatile is positive as it signals that you can be trusted and can deliver under pressure.

Strong hiring demand for engineers, tech specialists in S’pore as newly created roles climb in 2025

Software development and data analytics skills are commonly required for in-demand professions in finance and engineering.

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