Employment

As long as you have the motivation, energy and resources, you can find something to fill your time and tap into your expertise. This might be in the form of a job. Whether you are enhancing your career, changing jobs or fields, or shifting to part-time work as part of "retirement", there are resources that will help you find what you are looking for.

Job Search
Here are some of the useful information on local employment agencies, online job banks, and the Careerlink network founded by the Ministry of Manpower and its partners in 2002.

• Online Job Banks: there are several avenues to source for job openings. Internet job banks offer career opportunities at your fingertips.     
• Job Search with CareerLink: if you require assistance in finding a job, you can register with CareerLink.
• Jobs in the Public Service: find out what's available in VOG, your one-stop solution to employment in the Singapore Public Service
• Careers in Social Services: you may also want to check on the Careers in Social Service, a one-stop information portal for social service careers, training and scholarship opportunities.

Going for an Interview
Interviews can be nerve-wrecking and intimidating for some job seekers. However, it is the last and crucial step into the right job. Being equipped with some basic interview handling techniques can ensure a smooth and successful interview. Click here for more details.

Cope with Retrenchment
As your age catches up with you and younger generation joining the workforce, retrenchment can be difficult to avoid. However, retrenchment need not be a traumatic affair. The most important thing is to adopt a positive attitude towards looking for another job. Click here for some retrenchment survival tips.


Start a Business
If you wish to find out more about setting up and running a business in Singapore, please visit Business.gov.sg.  This Portal offers government information and e-services (eg. government financing schemes, hiring employees and taxation matters) aggregated from more than 30 agencies which may be of interest to entrepreneurs like you.  If you need more information on the licences and permits that are applicable to the various business activities that you may
undertake, please visit the Online Business Licensing Service.

For Seniors keen to start a business, please be reminded that all ventures, be it running your own business or joining a franchise, comes with business risks. Failure in business will mean losing a significant part of your retirement funds.  Therefore, please do exercise caution when you consider starting a business.


Lifelong Learning
Nobody is too old to learn something new. Continuing to pick up new and interesting courses, talks and activities is a great way to keep your mind and body active. Some might be for interest, others to keep you up with the changing technology of the world, or others might give you a push in the right direction to get the job you want.

• Training incentives, training courses and training providers available in the market to upgrade yourself.
• Continuing Education Training Courses by Institute of Technical Education and Singapore Polytechnic
• Courses in recreation and sports and hobbies by People’s Association

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