{"id":233348,"date":"2021-03-19T18:04:10","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T10:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=233348"},"modified":"2021-03-19T18:27:39","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T10:27:39","slug":"career-change-covid-19-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/career-change-covid-19-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"How to navigate a career change during the Covid-19 pandemic: Experts chime in\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Doesn\u2019t it feel like we&#8217;re stuck in a dystopian series that doesn\u2019t seem to end? Ever since <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/stay-in\/covid-19-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Covid-19<\/a> came swooping in like a virus-shaped comet, it has quickly forced us to rethink how we live and work. With change being the central theme in the past year, it\u2019s only natural to think of switching careers, learning <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/free-career-coaching-self-development-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new skills<\/a> or simply seeking out greener pastures. But the thought of climbing up the corporate ladder amidst a pandemic can be daunting. So we decided to speak to three career coaches for tips on how to change careers right now.<\/p>\n<h2>Career change during Covid-19<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s address the elephant in the room first: why are people considering a career change in this Covid-19 climate?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_233485\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-233485\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-233485 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-covid-19-elephant-in-the-room-900x643.png\" alt=\"Career change Covid-19\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-covid-19-elephant-in-the-room-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-covid-19-elephant-in-the-room-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-covid-19-elephant-in-the-room.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-233485\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There&#8217;s an elephant in the room&#8230; in this case, it&#8217;s the office.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Adrian Choo, CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeragility.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Career Agility International<\/a> and the host of the weekly Happy@Work segment on OneFM91.3&#8217;s The Big Show, mentions reskilling. It\u2019s no secret that upgrading your job skills will help in your career trajectory. But in a Covid-19 world, it has become pertinent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere has been a shift in demand for certain skills, reflecting changes in the industries. Travel, hospitality and F&amp;B have declined in 2020 and hence, skills demanding from these sectors have decreased. As a result, many had to reskill and switch jobs into different industries and roles,\u201d says Choo.<\/p>\n<p>Sandra Quelle, founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehappymondays.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Happy Mondays Co<\/a>., thinks that working from home might be one of the reasons why people are switching jobs. As people spend more time at home with their family and loved ones, the WFH situation has \u201copened an opportunity to look inside and reevaluate our priorities or to look and understand what really matters to us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gerald Tan, projects director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avodahsolutions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Avodah People Solutions<\/a>, echoes Quelle and Choo\u2019s sentiments. \u201cPeople who are in affected industries and businesses have no choice but to explore changing jobs. With Covid-19, the fragility of employment and what it means became even obvious and this led to more people asking deeper questions about their employment, especially if they are feeling unhappy, stagnant and disengaged at work.<\/p>\n<h3>Revise your resume<\/h3>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve decided to make the change, it\u2019s time to zhush up your resume. These days, that piece of documentation can make or break your career prospects.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_233486\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-233486\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-233486 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-covid-19-resume-900x643.png\" alt=\"career change covid-19 | resume\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-covid-19-resume-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-covid-19-resume-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-covid-19-resume.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-233486\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cut through the noise with a clear, concise resume. Photography: Markus Winkler via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to Quelle, studies show that 250 CVs are received per job application. From this number, 50% don&#8217;t reach a human (thanks to the ATS systems), and when they do, only six seconds are spent reading them.<\/p>\n<p>As disheartening as that sounds, Quelle suggests that the goal of a resume is not to get you a job but to get you an interview. \u201cWhat employers want to see is not what you know but what you have done with it. With that in mind, I encourage job seekers to think of their CV as a movie trailer: it has to give a good overview of the story in a straightforward and eye-catching way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tan believes you don\u2019t have to rely on graphics to make your resume stand out. \u201cIn many cases, the graphics distract the employer or recruiter away from what\u2019s really important \u2013 the content within the resume. The content needs to present the relevant parts of a candidate\u2019s skills and experiences in a coherent manner to build the candidate\u2019s professional brand towards what the company is looking for.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Ace that (virtual) interview<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you like it or not, virtual interviews are a thing these days and first impressions are everything.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_233487\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-233487\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-233487 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-virtual-interview-900x643.png\" alt=\"Career change Covid-19 | A woman in a video call.\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-virtual-interview-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-virtual-interview-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-virtual-interview.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-233487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In light of social distancing, virtual interviews are the norm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On top of the obvious checklist of checking your Wi-Fi connection and setting up your laptop, virtual interviews are more or less the same as in-person ones. Dress smartly, be on time and make sure your background is not cluttered. \u201cAlso, stick notes behind the laptop screen so you don\u2019t forget what to say,\u201d Choo adds.<\/p>\n<p>Tan brings up a very good point. This might be your first interview of the day but that\u2019s not the case for the interviewee. \u201cYour replies to the interview questions will need to be more succinct and on point because your interviewers may be having video call fatigue after sitting through several interviews.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Play the waiting game<\/h3>\n<p>The waiting time after a job interview can be brutal, especially if you\u2019re getting radio silence from a potential employer.<\/p>\n<p>Tan explains there are many reasons why an employer will hold back from selecting a candidate. The most important factor? When \u201ca candidate is unable to articulate their work choice, showcase their skills and what they can do, and have the collaboration skills to work with others in the team.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_233488\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-233488\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-233488 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-salary-job-interviewees-900x643.png\" alt=\"Career change Covid-19 | People waiting in an interview room.\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-salary-job-interviewees-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-salary-job-interviewees-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-salary-job-interviewees.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-233488\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The hiring process is highly competitive so one must always stand out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s all about picking the right fit for the company. Quelle thinks of the hiring process as dating. \u201cEmployees who frequently change jobs might be seen as unreliable and a risky investment. On the other side of the spectrum, \u2018loyal\u2019 employees can be perceived as risk-averse, rigid, narrow-minded, and stagnant.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Quelle also points out that a trio of skills is highly desired in any job. \u201cThe ability to connect the dots, which can be translated into analytical, strategic, creative and critical thinking, and navigate uncertainty and change. Last but not least, the capacity to lead a group of diverse people to a result (read: conflict management, and empathy combined with influencing and driving for solutions and results).\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s all about presentation! Choo says it succinctly: \u201cIf you aren\u2019t able to sell yourself, the employer won\u2019t be able to see how you can contribute to the team.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Let\u2019s talk salary<\/h3>\n<p>Most people get squeamish when it comes to negotiating their financial remuneration after a job offer. But you\u2019ve to understand that Covid-19 has drastically changed the job market, from the rise of remote work to industries like tourism taking a big hit and companies cutting wages to save jobs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_233489\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-233489\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-233489 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-salary-negotiation-900x643.png\" alt=\"career change Covid-19 | Salary negotiation\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-salary-negotiation-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-salary-negotiation-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/career-change-salary-negotiation.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-233489\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Know your worth and understand the current climate of the job landscape.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That\u2019s not to say you\u2019re not allowed to ask for higher wages. It\u2019s all about supply and demand.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe infocomm industry is experiencing growth, with demand for more manpower as UX, UI, web developers and cybersecurity specialists. This demand means there is a shortage of supply and the salaries of these roles naturally increase as a result,\u201d Tan elaborates.<\/p>\n<p>Quelle also shares a similar view. \u201cWith the borders closed and a considerable amount of talent leaving the Red Dot, some industries struggle to find niche skills. [And that has] pumped up the salaries.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Final thoughts\u2026<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking to change your career during the pandemic or you&#8217;re looking for reemployment after retrenchment, we leave you with these encouraging words.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI know getting out there might be uncomfortable at first, but the worst that can happen is to hear NO, which means you remain where you are today. So, why not give it a try?\u201d says Quelle.<\/p>\n<p>Choo comments, \u201cStay calm, seek help from your network, your mentors, and if necessary, engage a career coach who can help you land a job soon.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tan closes off with, \u201clook forward to what\u2019s possible; identify what skills and experiences you have that can be transferred to new jobs. Challenge your own assumptions about what work should be and what you are capable of. The economy rewards the adaptable.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doesn\u2019t it feel like we&#8217;re stuck in a dystopian series that doesn\u2019t seem to end? Ever since Covid-19 came swooping in like a virus-shaped comet, it has quickly forced us to rethink how we live and work. 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