Faster, better job matches? Singapore start-ups look to redefine career searches
27 Apr 2017
Channel NewsAsia, 25 Apr 2017 - News featured the various career development and recruitment portals available for young adults aged between 18 and 30. One such portal is Glints, a homegrown start-up which focuses on matching young adults to internship and employment opportunities. SP’s Diploma in Accountacy alumnus Goh Yu Hui was one of the fresh school leavers who have benefited from Glint’ partnership with the polytechnic. Due to finish his national service this year, 23-year old Yu Hui was worried about finding a job. Within days after creating a profile on Glints, he received an SMS notifying him of a suitable position. Two weeks later, he accepted the job as an accounts executive at a local business advisory firm. Apart from having a job board where members can apply for interested positions, Glints also makes customised recommendations based on a member’s interests, education background and work experiences. Currently, it is working with more than 7,000 companies, ranging from Singapore-based start-ups such as Paktor to global multinational corporations like Puma, to place its 60,000 members. It also offers to draw up personalised training plans for its members based on current SkillsFuture courses. Moving forward, Yu Hui will also be taking up an Advanced Diploma in Accountancy - an 18-month work-study programme offered under the SkillsFuture Earn and Learn Programme (ELP) - which Glints has helped to coordinate.