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5 Subsidies and Programmes for Training and Upskilling in Singapore

     Written by Jovan Lee Now’s as good a time as any to look for opportunities to upgrade your skillset and learn new skills to improve your employability in the job market. As many workers are sidelined during the COVID-19 pandemic, many are taking advantage of their ti...


6 Tips to Manage Your Finances Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

     Written by Jovan Lee Whether you’re working on the frontlines, chugging along from home, or actively looking for a new job during these challenging times, managing your finances is going to be a top priority for everyone. Experts have compared the ongoing crisis to t...


Some Companies Are Still Hiring! What Are They Doing to Keep Their Employees Safe?

     Written by Jovan Lee Singapore is in the midst of an extended Circuit Breaker so those who can are supposed to stay home. What if you need to work on the front line or are in essential services? While these are difficult times, here are some things you can do and how emplo...


FastJobs x Times Reads: Start your journey to self-development with these 5 books

     Written by Jarrett Ng The circuit breaker period in Singapore has opened up plenty of time for us to catch up on our favourite dramas, or to simply chill our days away. However, we at FastJobs believe that it’s also a prime opportunity for self-enrichment and discove...


Breaking Down the Circuit Breaker: 4 things you can do at home that helps you in your job hunt

     Written by Jovan Lee It’s been 2 weeks since the start of the circuit breaker and it has been a trying time for all of us. If you’re currently looking for a job during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’ll have to prepare for an out-of-the-ordinary process while...


Breaking Down the Circuit Breaker: 4 essential tips for productive working from home

     Written by Jovan Lee As we all should know by now, the circuit breaker, which enforces safe-distancing measures to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, will be effective from 7 April till 4 May. For those who have the opportunity, this means working from home for close...


Breaking Down the Circuit Breaker: 3 tips to more fruitful home-based learning

     Written by Jovan Lee Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Friday, 3 April, that all schools and institutes of higher learning will shift to home-based learning (HBL) from April 8, and will last at least until May 4. As Singaporeans continue to stay cautious in our fight...


Recognising These Unsung Heroes: FastJobs to honour service and operational employees with awards

     Written by Nur Hidaya Jamal The hard work that service and operational employees in Singapore do on a daily basis often goes unnoticed by the public. Which is why FastJobs, the mobile app for both job seekers and employers to fill non-executive and part-time jobs on the g...


How a Programmer, a Dancer, and a Student Found Their Calling in Community Care

     Written by Jovan Lee Community Care is one sector that cannot do without the human touch. As humans, we crave the companionship of other humans, and those in the community care sector who serve as caregivers cannot be easily replaced. Meet 3 individuals working in the Com...


5 Things to Consider When Taking up a Full-Time Job Offer

     Written by Hanisah Sajahan You spent so much time and effort preparing for your job interview; updating your resume, dressing up presentably, and practicing your interview skills. You were so involved in the process that once you receive a job offer, all you want to do is accep...