Top Questions From Citizens
- To minimise disruptions to their career guidance journey, jobseekers who already have an assigned career coach with WSG’s Careers Connect NTUC’s e2i centres are strongly encouraged to continue with the same career coach who is committed to supporting them in their job search.
Where is WSG located?
WSG is located at 1 Paya Lebar Link #08-08 PLQ 2 Paya Lebar Quarter Singapore 408533.
If you wish to seek employment assistance, you can visit WSG's Careers Connect.
Do I need to create an account to use Career GRIT?
You will need to sign-up for a one-time Career GRIT account to access our services. However, browsing of content/services does not require an account.What are the services provided by a Career Matching Provider (CMP)?
The CMPs support each jobseeker with customised career advisory and coaching sessions. The services provided by CMPs will allow jobseekers to:
- Assess their fit for certain job roles and industries based on their work experiences, skills, interests, and capabilities
- Gain access to market and industry knowledge and insights
- Learn job search strategies such as resume preparation, managing job interviews and profiling themselves to prospective employers to highlight their strengths
What is the difference between SSG and WSG?
SSG coordinates the implementation of SkillsFuture national movement, which aims to provide Singaporeans with the opportunities to develop their fullest potential throughout life, regardless of their starting points. SSG is a statutory board under the Ministry of Education (MOE).
WSG focuses on jobs and ensuring enterprises can become manpower-lean while remaining competitive. WSG is a statutory board under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
How many career stages are covered in Career GRIT?
Career GRIT covers 4 main career stages that best describe your situation• I have not started • I am actively applying for jobs• I am preparing for job interviews • I have a job, but want to cope betterDo I need to pay to use Career GRIT?
No. All services in Career GRIT are complimentary for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.[ABS] I am stuck at the redirection page.
The system might be busy or down. Please try again later.What are the job application statuses and what do they mean?
The status of your job application is reflected under “Applied Jobs”. You can find descriptions of the different job application statuses below:
Job Application Status
Description
Received
Application has been received by employer
Under review
Application is being reviewed by employer
Successful
Application is successful
Unsuccessful
Application is unsuccessful
Note: Once the employer downloads your resume, the job application status will be updated as “Under Review”.
I can’t seem to find my job applications on MyCareersFuture. Where can I view all my job applications?
You can log in, and follow these instructions –
1. Click on the button with your name to display a drop-down list of the account features.
2. Click on the “Applied Jobs” link in the top navigation menu. Your most recent job application will be listed first.
I am a Singapore Citizen, but my husband/wife is a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) holder. He/she needs employment and/or training assistance.
Foreign spouses of Singapore Citizens on LTVP with a Letter of Consent (LOC) or Pre-approved (PLOC) can receive career assistance from centres. This includes accessing self-help career resource terminals at WSG’s Careers Connect and receiving job search assistance from Career Coaches.
How do I apply for a job on MyCareersFuture?
You can log in, and follow these instructions –
If you are a new user,
1. Click on the button with your name to display a drop-down list of the account features.
2. Click on the “Profile” link in the top navigation menu and complete your profile.
3. Navigate through the page to ‘Resume’ and upload your resume.
4. You may now proceed to apply for jobs, by searching for a job and clicking on the “Apply”
button.
5. Follow the steps to process the application.
If you are an existing user,
1. Simply log in to your account, and search for the job you are interested in.
2. Click on the “Apply” button.
3. Follow the steps to process the application.
What are Career Matching Providers (CMPs)?
WSG has appointed two private sector placement providers as Career Matching Providers (CMPs) to help expand and complement existing Career Matching Services provided by WSG and NTUC's Employability and Employment Institute (e2i).
The CMPs strengthen WSG and e2i's overall capacity to serve more local jobseekers who are unemployed and actively looking for jobs, or seeking career transitions and professional career guidance.
Can jobseekers request to use the services of Career Matching Providers (CMPs) instead of WSG’s Careers Connect or NTUC’s e2i centres?
Yes, jobseekers who do not have an assigned career coach with WSG’s Careers Connect or NTUC’s e2i centres can request to use the services of CMPs. The assignment of CMP is subject to eligibility criteria.Are the services provided by Career Matching Providers (CMPs) chargeable?
No. The services provided by the CMPs are complimentary and aim to assist jobseekers in gaining awareness of their own career interests and goals.