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Updated: 21st February 2009, 2027 hrs
A test of determination for jobless
To help Singaporeans in their job search, the Southeast Community Development Council organised a one-day job fair, which was attended by a mix of younger and mature job seekers.
The event attracted some 5,000 individuals even though there were only about 1000 positions available - a sign of a shrinking job market.
Byron Ho with more.
Life hasn't been easy for Mdm Sulinah since she was laid off last April by a multi-national company.
She landed a job after a six-month search, but was soon out of work when the new employer pulled out of Singapore.
As a resident of Jurong, this former factory operator has been receiving financial and employment assistance from the Southwest CDC.
To improve her chances of finding work, Madam Sulinah cast her net wider and showed up at a job fair organised by Southeast CDC.
Th"Factory job or kitchen helper, something like that. I like to do the job lah. I hope I get the job here. It's quite far (here in) Bedok, (because) I stay in Jurong. Anyway I have to find a job, because I need a job right now."
The desperation in her voice stems from the fact that three of her five children are also looking for employment while the other two are still attending school.
Another job seeker, Ms Patricia Yap, in her 50s, is keen on a job that taps into her wealth of experience in customer service.
She is hoping for an employer who can offer flexible work arrangements so she can care for her ageing parents.
"You know once you sign up then you have to fulfil your contract things like that it can be difficult. You know old people anytime they can just need your help or need my assistance, then I can't go to work you see.
A test of determination for jobless
To help Singaporeans in their job search, the Southeast Community Development Council organised a one-day job fair, which was attended by a mix of younger and mature job seekers.
The event attracted some 5,000 individuals even though there were only about 1000 positions available - a sign of a shrinking job market.
Byron Ho with more.
Life hasn't been easy for Mdm Sulinah since she was laid off last April by a multi-national company.
She landed a job after a six-month search, but was soon out of work when the new employer pulled out of Singapore.
As a resident of Jurong, this former factory operator has been receiving financial and employment assistance from the Southwest CDC.
To improve her chances of finding work, Madam Sulinah cast her net wider and showed up at a job fair organised by Southeast CDC.
Th"Factory job or kitchen helper, something like that. I like to do the job lah. I hope I get the job here. It's quite far (here in) Bedok, (because) I stay in Jurong. Anyway I have to find a job, because I need a job right now."
The desperation in her voice stems from the fact that three of her five children are also looking for employment while the other two are still attending school.
Another job seeker, Ms Patricia Yap, in her 50s, is keen on a job that taps into her wealth of experience in customer service.
She is hoping for an employer who can offer flexible work arrangements so she can care for her ageing parents.
"You know once you sign up then you have to fulfil your contract things like that it can be difficult. You know old people anytime they can just need your help or need my assistance, then I can't go to work you see.
