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Singapore’s employers set the bar high even while facing IT talent shortage

Michelle Zhu Published on Tue, May 02, 2017 / 5:39 PM GMT+8

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SINGAPORE (May 2): Employers in Singapore are setting high standards for the information technology (IT) candidates they hire, even as the local job market continues to see a shortage in IT talent – with demand only likely to grow over the quarter, according to recruitment expert Hays.

“Despite the strong demand for talent, employers remain focused on hiring candidates with strong 'soft skills',” notes Lynne Roeder, managing director for Hays in Singapore, in a press release on Tuesday.

“For example, project managers should be proactive problem solvers with the ability to effectively translate the tech world to non-IT colleagues plus be able to demonstrate a willingness to pursue professional development to keep up with the latest solutions and technologies,” she explains.