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  • Man in white shirt and tie working on a laptop outdoors.
    Job hunting over 50 in Singapore: It isn't over yet
    Looking for a new job when you’re in your 50s, or older, can be a challenge, even if you have the necessary…
    By Michael Page
    5 min read
  • A woman smiling in a modern office hallway.
    Top recruitment agencies in Singapore: How to choose the right hiring…
    Discover the advantages of using recruitment agencies for job searches and hiring, and learn more about the top…
    By Michael Page
    7 min read
  • Top view of a meeting with laptops, tablets, and phones on a wooden table.
    Why an effective onboarding process is more important than you think
    Onboarding, the process of introducing a newly hired employee into a company: Find out how your organisation can…
    By Michael Page
    5 min read
  • Miniature figure reading a book while sitting on a stack of coins.
    Highest-paying jobs in Singapore: Top 10 for 2025
    Discover the highest-paying jobs in Singapore for 2025 and professions with higher earning power, such as financial…
    By Simone Wu
    6 min read
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    Free salary negotiation email template
    Preparing to negotiate a salary for a new job? Use our salary negotiation email templates to get the messaging right.
    By Michael Page
    6 min read
  • Two women sitting at a table, one smiling, in a bright, window-lit setting.
    How to handle counter-offers
    Deciding between a new job and a counter-offer? Weigh all factors carefully before choosing.
    By Michael Page
    3 min read
  • Woman in glasses and hijab smiling in an indoor setting.
    How to ask for a pay rise: 10 practical tips for success
    Learn effective strategies to successfully request a pay rise, including timing, preparation, and presentation…
    By Michael Page
    7 min read
  • Person with curly hair attentively listening in a meeting.
    What to do if you don’t get the pay rise you want
    Our best tips on how to respond to a low salary increase in the best way possible.
    By Michael Page
    8 min read
  • Man in a blue suit looking upwards against a white background.
    Why do I need to tell recruiters and employers my last-drawn salary…
    There are reasons why employers ask this question. Understand the context and learn how to work around it to get the…
    By Gabriel Nam
    4 min read
  • A female Personal Assistant smiling cheerfully while holding a smart tablet.
    The role of a Personal Assistant
    The job of a personal assistant can be fulfilling with high growth potential, good visibility within a company and the…
    By Michael Page
    4 min read
  • Two professional ladies having a conversation in an office room about succeeding as an office manager.
    What does it take to be a successful office manager?
    Office managers know the ins and outs of an office. They oversee daily operations at the office and are masters of…
    By Michael Page
    5 min read
  • Three professionals having a discussion
    What does it take to be a successful Marketing Executive?
    Marketing executives develop marketing campaigns to promote brands, products and services. Here's how to succeed in…
    By Michael Page
    4 min read
  • Successful EA talking into the microphone.
    Going the extra mile as an Executive Assistant
    As an Executive Assistant (EA), one of your most important relationships will be with your boss. The best EA's know how…
    By Michael Page
    3 min read
  • Three female and one male working professionals in an office setting
    What does it take to be a successful receptionist?
    More than an administrative role, a receptionist is a company’s first brand ambassador, and the way this person handles…
    By Michael Page
    5 min read
  • Smiling woman with headphones writing notes at a laptop.
    How to write a farewell email to your colleagues (letter templates…
    Leaving a job is a significant moment, and writing a thoughtful farewell email to colleagues ensures a positive and…
    By Carol Yeoh
    8 min read
  • An image of a person standing facing a wall pointing at a yellow arrow to the left against white arrows pointing downwards
    5 things you need to know about starting a career in HR
    With the role of HR evolving into a more strategic one, more new graduates are now expressing an interest in stepping…
    By Michael Page
    3 min read
  • An image of a hand playing a gold-colored chess pawn.
    7 reasons why a contract job is a smart career move
    Many candidates still have reservations about being part of the contingent workforce as they fear instability, or being…
    By Michael Page
    4 min read
  • A professional woman smiling.
    Year-end review: 10 questions for self-reflection
    Not just for unhappy employees, self-reflection plays an important role in career growth and can bring about greater…
    By Michael Page
    5 min read
  • A group of diverse professionals in a discussion on contracting interview questions.
    6 common job interview questions for contracting jobs
    Contract professionals need to use a different set of interview questions when prepping for their job interviews. Read…
    By Michael Page
    4 min read
  • A female HR assistant sitting in front of an open laptop smiling and holding a mobile phone.
    What does it take to be a successful HR Assistant?
    Human resources (HR) functions are evolving quickly. Skills sets required to be successful in this field are broad, and…
    By Michael Page
    6 min read
  • Smiling business professionals with good communication skills at a modern office, with a woman in a white suit pointing at a digital screen while colleagues look on.
    5 reasons why communication is important at any workplace
    Open and effective communication throughout an organisation is vital to the growth and development of any business.…
    By Michael Page
    4 min read
  • female Chinese white-collar professional in her 30s answering her mobile phone while sitting in front of the laptop
    The role of technology in modern secretary careers: Adaptation and…
    With digital transformation in the workplace, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, secretaries have gained access to…
    By Simone Wu
    6 min read
  • A female candidate wearing glasses smiling as she answers secretary job interview questions.
    How to answer secretary job interview questions (with example answers)
    There are unique features of a secretarial role that requires different focuses when it comes to job interview…
    By Simone Wu
    7 min read
  • An image of a female successful secretary in an executive suit talking on the phone
    What it takes to be a successful secretary
    It’s often said that an executive is only as good as their secretary or personal assistant. Handling the day-to-day…
    By Michael Page
    6 min read

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