Lights, Camera, Interview!

 

            You go through everything you have prepared in your head again, wanting to make sure this goes exactly right. You look into the mirror, checking one last time and making sure you look presentable. You tell yourself once more that it is just a job interview, and that you want to appear confident in front of your interviewers. You take one last, deep breath, and open the door...to your room.

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         Welcome to a new era of job-seeking where it’s possible to secure a job interview even when you are miles away from your potential employer. With Next-5.com, it is now possible to transcend national boundaries as the entire job application process has been brought online. The service is free to use for jobseekers all over the world.

 

 

         A list of job openings is provided on the website. The job offers are categorised by industries, further helping you find a job that fits your passions and interests. The available job openings come from various countries, such as Singapore, Thailand, United States and Algeria, allowing you to explore more possibilities.

 

Users can apply for multiple jobs from different countries at a time through this portal without ever having to travel. This minimises the amount of time wasted travelling from one company to another, especially if you are not selected. Never again will you have to consider the possibility of a wasted air ticket when applying for a job in a foreign land.

 

         After finding a job posting that you are interested in, you can submit your resume online, and record your interview via webcam after that. It is almost like an actual interview, as you only have 30 seconds after reading the first interview question before the recording session starts. You also have to complete the entire interview in one sitting. Your employer will be screening through all the submitted resumes, and can comment, review and even give you further instructions at any time he or she wants.

 

            If you are overseas and want to return to Singapore with a job, or thinking of going overseas, this portal might be helpful for you in securing a job before finalising your plans.

 

By Sim Yu Xiang