Besides that, professionals in Singapore were found to be more open to pursuing non-linear career paths. In fact, seven in ten plan to pivot into a new career or a role with a different job scope within the next two to three years. Embarking on a career pivot reflects a growing desire to pursue different dream jobs at various stages, with 72% of Singaporean professionals saying it is easier to change careers today as compared to 20 years ago.
Professionals in Singapore today are embracing and prioritising building up their skills over degrees to chart their career paths. Over six in 10 (62%) think there is less importance now on degrees being a prerequisite for jobs as compared to 20 years ago, according to research by LinkedIn.
More than three-quarters (79%) also believe that in the future, employers will value professionals with diverse skill sets and experiences over those who are specialised in a certain job function. This is in line with the reality of companies today preferring to hire candidates with technical skills (39%) and transferable skills (31%) over education (8%) and minimum years of experience (12%).
