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Forced digitalisation of firms opens 'tech-lite' window for non-tech grads

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Janice Heng

Janice Heng

Published Sun, Jan 24, 2021 · 09:50 PM

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    SINGAPORE businesses were caught off-guard with a global pandemic as Covid-19 forced digitalisation as the only way forward.

    Combine this with nudging to hire local talent for digital roles, and this situation has opened a window for fresh graduates - including those with no tech background. More "tech-lite" jobs are now available for them.

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