'Employers in Singapore continue to prioritise onsite work for entry-level positions'
Onsite work arrangements emerged as the most popular model for entry-level and mid-senior-level roles in Singapore, according to new data from LinkedIn.
Only 13% of entry-level roles offer remote or hybrid work arrangements, much lower than the 87% of onsite-only job opportunities on the platform.
For mid-senior level roles, the percentage of remote or hybrid roles go up to 19%, but they remain outmatched by 81% of onsite-only job offers.
According to LinkedIn, the number of onsite positions has held steady year-on-year, while hybrid roles saw a slight decline.
"This signals that employers in Singapore continue to prioritise onsite work for entry-level positions," LinkedIn said in a media release.
Fastest-growing industries
Meanwhile, LinkedIn data also revealed that the government administration industry is the fastest-growing sector, with job offers for positions such as management associate, software engineer, and education officer.
Other fast-growing industries in Singapore for those with bachelor's degree include education, accommodation and food services, hospitals and healthcare, and financial services.
Pooja Chhabria, LinkedIn career expert and head of editorial APAC, said it is important for jobseekers to remain updated on industry trends and in-demand jobs.
"When to kickstarting a career, it's important to think about your skills - our data shows that companies are increasingly paying more attention to skills than anything else when it comes to hiring," Chhabria said in a statement.
Among the most in-demand skills for job postings include analytical skills, engineering, and design.
"Many skills today are transferrable across industries - by embracing a growth mindset and picking up new skills, jobseekers can expand their horizons at the early stage of their careers," Chhabria said.