Ascent Career and Leadership Progression Singapore

### Updated for 2026

Applying for multiple positions without receiving interview invitations can be frustrating—especially when you know you have the experience and ability to perform the role.
The problem is not always a lack of qualifications. Sometimes, your resume, LinkedIn profile and application strategy are not communicating your value clearly enough to the people making shortlisting decisions.
In this practical session, we will explore how recruiters find, assess and compare candidates—and what you can improve to increase your chances of being noticed and shortlisted.

### Event Outline

Why Capable Candidates Get Overlooked
Understand the common reasons qualified candidates receive few responses, including unclear positioning, generic applications, unfocused resumes and inconsistencies between their resume and LinkedIn profile.
Strengthening Your Resume
Learn how to make your resume easier for recruiters and hiring managers to understand quickly.
We will explore how to:

• Present your experience with greater clarity and relevance
• Communicate achievements instead of listing responsibilities
• Prioritise information based on the role you are targeting
• Remove content that distracts from your professional value
• Improve readability without relying on complicated designs

Improving Your LinkedIn Visibility
Discover how recruiters search for potential candidates and what your LinkedIn profile should communicate.
This includes:

• Writing a clearer professional headline
• Strengthening your About section
• Using relevant keywords naturally
• Aligning your LinkedIn profile with your resume
• Making it easier for recruiters to understand your expertise

Building a Smarter Job Search Strategy
Move beyond repeatedly applying to vacancies without a clear plan.
Learn how to:

• Identify positions that genuinely match your experience
• Adapt your application without rewriting everything
• Track applications and follow-ups
• Balance job portals, recruiters, networking and direct outreach
• Build a consistent weekly job-search routine

Live Profile and Resume Makeover
We will examine examples of weak or unclear positioning and demonstrate how they can be rewritten to communicate stronger professional value.
Q&A and Closing
Bring your resume, LinkedIn and job-search questions for an open discussion. We will conclude with a practical action plan you can apply immediately.

### Why You Should Attend

• Understand why your applications may not be converting into interviews
• Present your experience more clearly and convincingly
• Improve the alignment between your resume and LinkedIn profile
• Build a more focused job-search strategy
• Increase your visibility to recruiters and hiring managers
• Stop applying blindly and focus your effort more effectively

### Complimentary Resume Score

### A Guided Networking Session for Job Seekers，Career Switchers and Working Professionals

Career growth is rarely achieved through applications and qualifications alone.
Meaningful conversations, trusted professional relationships and timely introductions can open doors to opportunities that may never appear publicly.

Career Conversations & Real Connections is returning as a guided and interactive networking session where you can meet others, exchange experiences and build relationships that go beyond simply adding another LinkedIn contact.
This is not a traditional webinar or an unstructured networking room. You will be guided through purposeful conversations designed to help everyone participate, contribute and leave with useful connections.

### Event Outline

Opening Conversation: Why Real Connections Matter
We will begin with a short discussion on how professional relationships can support your career through:

• Introductions and referrals
• Access to unadvertised opportunities
• Industry knowledge and career insights
• Encouragement during career transitions
• Relationships that continue beyond a single event

Build Your Professional Introduction
Learn how to introduce yourself clearly without reciting your entire resume or delivering an uncomfortable sales pitch.
You will be guided to share:

• Who you are and what you do
• The experience or strengths you bring
• What you are currently working towards
• The opportunities, insights or connections you are seeking

Guided Career Conversation Circles
Participants will join small breakout groups for several guided conversations.
Each round will have a different focus:
Round 1: Your Career Story
Share what you are currently doing, exploring or working towards in your professional journey.
Round 2: Your Current Challenge or Opportunity
Discuss a career challenge, decision or opportunity you are navigating and receive perspectives from others.
Round 3: How We Can Support One Another
Share one thing you may need and one way you could potentially help someone else—through advice, information, encouragement, an introduction or a useful resource.
The purpose is not to collect as many contacts as possible. It is to have honest conversations and identify where genuine professional relationships may begin.
Community Opportunity Exchange
We will return to the main group for an optional sharing segment.
Participants may:

• Highlight a useful insight from their conversations
• Share relevant job opportunities or professional resources
• Ask for suggestions or introductions
• Recognise someone who offered helpful support
• Continue a conversation that may benefit the wider group

Turning a Conversation Into a Lasting Connection
Learn how to follow up naturally after the session without sounding transactional.
We will cover:

• What to include in your follow-up message
• How to personalise a LinkedIn connection request
• How to continue the relationship after the first conversation
• When and how to offer assistance
• How to stay connected without forcing the relationship

Reflection and Closing
We will conclude with a short reflection and practical next step.
Before leaving, each participant will be encouraged to identify:

• One person they intend to follow up with
• One action they will take for their career
• One way they can support someone else

### Why You Should Attend

• Meet professionals beyond your existing network
• Practise communicating your experience and career direction
• Gain perspectives on a current career challenge
• Discover opportunities, resources and useful information
• Build more genuine professional relationships
• Leave with clear follow-up actions rather than a list of forgotten contacts

### Who Should Attend

This session is suitable for:

• Job seekers
• Career switchers
• Professionals considering their next move
• Individuals returning to the workforce
• People looking to expand their professional community
• Anyone willing to contribute, listen and support others

You do not need to be actively searching for a job to participate.

### Important Participation Note

This is an interactive session rather than a webinar.
To create a meaningful and supportive experience:

• Please be prepared to participate in breakout conversations
• Camera participation is encouraged during the networking rounds
• Be willing to listen as well as share
• Respect the privacy and experiences of other participants
• Avoid aggressive self-promotion or unsolicited selling

Places may be limited to keep the conversations personal and manageable.

### Complimentary Career Resources