'Keep an Open Mind': Economy Taskforce Calls on New Grads and Jobseekers to Consider All Opportunities

'Keep an open mind': Economy taskforce calls on new grads and jobseekers to consider all opportunities

There is some "silver lining" in preliminary employment data, with a slightly higher percentage of new graduates securing jobs this year as compared to 2024, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng.

Fresh grads should ‘stay calm’ in job search; uptick in hiring seen: Tan See Leng

The Manpower Minister said 2,400 immediate vacancies were available in the public service. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Tan See Leng’s call for grads to ‘keep open mind’ draws public pushback amid job market worries

Singapore’s fresh graduates are being urged to keep an “open mind” in their job search during uncertain economic times, but this message has drawn criticism from netizens who say it lacks actionable support. The advice came during a press conference held on 10 July 2025, led by members of the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce (SERT), including Minister for Manpower Dr Tan See Leng and labour chief Ng Chee Meng. They emphasised adaptability…

Fresh grads, don’t panic! Hiring outlook is looking better this year, says Minister Tan See Leng

If you’re a fresh graduate still looking for a job, here’s some good news. Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said that as of June 2025, 51.9% of university graduates from this year’s cohort have already found jobs — a 4 percentage point increase compared to the same time last year. Speaking at the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce press conference on July 10, Dr Tan reassured graduates and parents not to worry. “I would appeal to graduates a…