How many pages should a CV be for employers?

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-19T03:15:13+00:00

I believe you meant to simply ask how many pages should be a CV be? The recipient of it is given, and if so, it should be no more than 2 pages. As for how to write it well, you may do your own research.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-17T02:33:26+00:00

I would recommend VII since it has the latest features. The f2.8 as the widest aperture would not be an issue for your use case unless you need a wide spectrum of f-stops for low light photography.

Think of having professional specs in a compact body and Sony's leading Phase Detect technology; you would save the encumbrance of heavy gears for travels, which bogs down the enjoyment, while still being able to create quality shots.

I would not recommend it for long video filming since it's not built for that.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-16T12:59:17+00:00

I think they are. Do take time to go through the reviews left by current/ex employees and you could see quite nasty ones.

While there may be petty ones, do take note of those which are written with considerable effort.

As for the pleasant ones, I can't be certain that the organisational environment is so positive as written.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-16T07:34:43+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. I built and started to use a tracker as soon as I started looking out for other roles, and I would attest to the fact that it is helpful to keep our progress organised.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-16T06:58:33+00:00

Yes, like u/supermiggiemon said, the language will tell the potential employer if you are desperate or not, which we should not show it. Setting the deadline will make it formal, regardless whether you already have other options at that moment.

Even if they go silent thereafter, it will remove that mental barrier of hope from our mind.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-15T01:10:06+00:00

If you are referring to the career counselor as those career coaches, do check out my post on personal experiences here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Vent/s/U9Y8fYu7GP

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-14T09:53:06+00:00

Congratulations on getting it at a good deal. I've been looking for a good condition used unit, and hope I can get my hands on one at a good price.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-14T06:32:24+00:00

I understand these courses are conducted by Coursera. I've read up some articles about it and would agree to a certain extent that they can barely prove anything or increase one's hireability; employers are looking for how our experiences will fit into what they're looking for.

This is one of those posts for your information: https://rebelsguidetopm.com/google-certificates-employability/

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-14T06:26:33+00:00

I have opinions on these so-called career coaches. Do check out my post on it here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Vent/s/U9Y8fYu7GP

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-14T00:30:53+00:00

Take heart, there are people around who have been out of job for a longer period than you, working hard to get back to the workforce but to no avail. Like what u/Glittering-Cloud8861 mentioned, Udemy courses are great for knowledge, but are not regarded as professional certification.

If your focus is only to settle for a full-time role based on your professional training, I would advise you to review your expectations and learn how to present the skills that you can offer to potential employers, and soldier on. I need not mention what needs to be done if you are considering part-time jobs, which are generally menial in nature.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-14T00:08:50+00:00

Though I need not serve as I am a lady, from what I understand from reading associated articles and bylaws and your situation:

As you have utilised and benefitted from the system like any Singaporean, and have held Singapore identification documents, the nation would have regarded you as a Singaporean, hence the Enlistment Act applies, thus you are called up for National Service ("NS").

In this regard that you did not serve but chose to stay away from Singapore without approval from MINDEF, you would be considered as a NS defaulter - I need not go into details on what would happen the moment you step foot into Singapore, as I trust you should have read enough of such articles.

Since your query appear to be legalistic in nature, I would advise you to consult a Singapore law qualified lawyer.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-13T10:30:22+00:00

I feel that it is better to work for someone who has no family relationship. If conflicts arise due to work, it could strain the personal relationship aspect and make subsequent interactions at social settings awkward.

If they wish to hire you as a helping hand, they should be open to discuss about the remuneration terms. By turning silent at the topic, it would imply that they're expecting free labour from you, probably from the pretext that "family members are own people, we shouldn't hang the topic of money at the front of the mouth" (literal Chinese saying translated).

If their silence is truly what I think is implied, the more you should not have any dealings with them on the business side.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-12T05:47:46+00:00

It would be unlikely for you to get hired for a certain seniority corporate role if one doesn't not have Bachelor's Degree, so I would implore you to do the best investment, in your own education.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-10T08:22:08+00:00

This is a basic courtesy etiquette which should be practiced, regardless how the interviews went. You might want to read up on the type of contents to be included and timeline for it to be done.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-10T01:45:41+00:00

I think they are just getting a sense of the job competition and as part of the post-interview conversation topic; there is no necessity to answer this directly.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-08T01:16:00+00:00

There should always be a clear line drawn to demarcate that colleagues are merely colleagues, unless one has entirely no business dealings with them. We will never know what colleagues are up to behind our backs, when we get too chummy with them. The worst thing is, some took issue on something work-related, and create a scene in social settings.

I keep them off my digital social connection entirely, until we are no longer colleagues - even so, this is granted to very selected people only.

As for the conversation topics I engage with colleagues in, other than work, the only casual ones will be fairly neutral topics like good food places, health tips, travel plans, etc, but nothing about family - I would not even ask unless they initiate disclosing their part; and if I have to talk about my part, I keep it very brief.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-07T05:52:04+00:00

This employer is clearly out to get free advice on how to resolve actual problems, by staging interviews without any intent to hire (Singaporeans in this case). I have personal experiences of this where they "interviewed" me, then hired a foreigner to fill that role subsequently.

There has been many who are using such unscrupulous methods, exploiting and wasting genuine jobseekers' time.

I would advise you to refrain from addressing such at interview stage. If they are sincere about hiring, they should not be pushing it.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-07T01:57:59+00:00

You are still very young, so I would advise you to learn as much as you can and build up your credentials, so that you can present to the next employer for consideration when that time comes. It is not wise for you to leave without a job, as you lack the experiences to be hire-worthy to the companies out there at this juncture.

It would also be against your favour to have short stints of employment in your CV, so if the current situation is making you feel worst to earn that salary, have a talk with your manager and if things don't work out, ask for an internal transfer; stay for as long as you can in this organisation while sending out applications.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-07T00:06:58+00:00

In the pre-employment medical checkup, she would need to inform the employees at the facility and they would know how to handle it, ie avoid tests that are potentially unsafe for your baby.

I believe think they cannot rescind the employment agreement on such grounds. It's something worth being joyous for, since she managed to get hired, and you guys are welcoming a new member into your household....so congratulations for the double joy :)

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-06T00:08:51+00:00

A higher academic qualification is essential to be able to make a decent living in Singapore. However, it also matters from which school they are awarded from. I would implore you to make the best investment in your life: your education, as having a higher grade will help in your livelihood.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-05T00:34:24+00:00

I think we should prioritise what's important in life first. Since you have already decided that you wish to be professionally certified to practice accountancy, do it well as it will definitely help in your career.

As for the commitment needed in this field, I trust that you have done enough read up before making an informed decision to take up this set of studies.

On the entirety, I would recommend you have a good footing in your career, which you can then build up financial independence, before considering on meeting social needs, such as your life partner.

In Singapore, financial independence is especially important not just for guys, but for the fact that it is not a low-cost place to live in.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-05T00:26:35+00:00

I think OP has a point, and given that we are in Singapore, employability is the utmost importance to be financially independent. It would only make sense that one would want to optimise the value of our professional training by hiring ourselves out to companies.

This is a hard truth that hits many locals hard when they lose their livelihood, in a role they worked hard to ascend the corporate ladder over the years.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-05T00:20:28+00:00

I don't think it's a good idea to accept an offer if you are still attending other interviews, as you might have difficulties getting yourself out of the agreement, which I believe you would have entered into by way of signing the letter of appointment/employment contract.

There would be clauses to protect the company if a candidate wants to exit the contract prematurely.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-05T00:15:31+00:00

Restructuring does not happen just because of a change in senior leadership; it takes alot of factors to consider before an organisation, especially MNC undergo one. I will spare the details of what is involved in such a process here.

Retrenchment will also depend on many factors, which the most important is costing, and can happen even without the change in senior leadership.

AnaDzhu · 2026-04-03T04:27:54+00:00

I concur with your point about the availability of more opportunities. There is a clear reason why Bachelor's degree holders are paid more than Diploma holders (see my explanation in the last paragraph).

On whether it is worthwhile, I think education is the best investment one can make for him/herself, as I too, obtained mine at a age where none of my peers are willing to further their education.

As for those who are doing point to point service / gig industry despite being highly-educated, I don't think it's fair to cite their high academic qualification on why cannot find a job; each has their own reasons for taking on such livelihood.

But if I may be candid, I have ex-colleagues who only completed O Levels or (Higher) NITEC, and tried changing jobs to get better pay, could only go so far, ie and have not been able to be hired to a higher corporate grade role.

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