Remember back in 2021 when we used to ask each other, “Have you been vaccinated?” Fast forward to 2024, and now the greeting is, “Have you found a job yet?”

This year might feel like a rollercoaster of hope and rejection for many of us.In Part 2 of Kopi Chat, we dive into the real talk about job hunting after a layoff and tackle some tough topics like salary cuts!

Grab your coffee and join us for a candid conversation about the highs and lows of the job search journey. ☕✨
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Timestamp:

(00:00) Hello!

(02:55) Shitty job market + more layoffs...

(03:20) Observation of Singapore's design job market

(08:15) Desperation energy

(10:20) More contracts vs perm roles?

(11:34) Getting rejected :")

(17:15) Framework for your "dream job"

(18:10) Lower salary and taking a cut

(25:40) Embracing "failures" than "wins"

(28:50) How to accurately suss out a company culture?

(31:50) Mind-shift as a renewed employee after a layoff

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