Caliber8 Newsletter #1 | Future-Proof Your Career | Know This Recruiter's Secret

09 June 2025

Newsletter 1

What’s Inside This Edition?

  • How to future-proof your career

  • Recruiter's secret on how to get noticed

  • Career hack of the month

  • Hot jobs this week

 

Future-Proof Your Career: What’s Next for Your Industry? 

The job market is changing—are you keeping up?

Whether you’re in shipping, finance, or another industry, knowing the latest hiring trends helps you stay ahead. Here’s what’s hot:

  • Shipping & Maritime: Green shipping and digitization mean new skill sets are in demand.

  • Finance: Regulatory compliance & fintech expertise can be your ticket to bigger opportunities.

  • Tech & Analytics: Data-driven decision-making is becoming a must-have skill.

Quick Tip: Invest in microlearning—15 minutes a day on industry updates can put you ahead of 90% of professionals.

 

Recruiter’s Secret: How to Get Noticed 

Applying everywhere and hearing crickets? Here’s what works instead.

Myth: More applications = more chances.

Truth: It’s all about visibility & positioning.


Try this instead:

  • Optimize your LinkedIn—80% of recruiters find candidates through LinkedIn search. Use keywords that match your target job.

  • Build your network—Engage with industry leaders and comment on their posts.

  • Work with recruiters — We often have access to job opportunities you may not always find on job boards.

 

Career Hack of the Month 

Want to sound 2x more confident in meetings? Try this trick!

  • The 3-Second Rule: Before answering a question, pause for 3 seconds.

    • You’ll sound more thoughtful & in control.

    • It stops filler words like “um” and “like”.

    • All of this, without compromising on being yourself with each of your answers! 

Hot Jobs This Week 

See all openings & apply here: www.caliber8.sg

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