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Still easy to land a job in S'pore; but skill mismatch a big hurdle

Published Mon, Jan 23, 2017 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

JOB cuts in Singapore may be at the highest since 2009, but official data shows workers still have it easier than most.

As local politicians seek to appease the population, the most recent figures show Singapore remains one of the easiest countries in the world to find work. The median period of unemployment for job-seekers last year was eight weeks, which is less than half that of Australia's and compares well with other developed economies.

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