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What’s the rationale behind it and why is it relevant? Is this normal for govt jobs?

Fresh grads, just a heads up, be a bit careful with “marketing companies” that call themselves organisations, especially the ones clustered around Boat Quay. They are often associated with SALESWORK.

If you’ve been in the workforce for a while, you probably already know the type of companies I’m referring to.

From my experience, the “marketing” they do isn’t really marketing in the sense most of us understand it, like brand strategy, digital campaigns, or consumer insights. It’s mostly roadshows, events, or straight-up door-to-door selling.

A lot of it feels closer to commission-based sales or MLM-style structures rather than actual marketing work you’d see in established companies or MNCs.

I’m currently in between jobs, and during my search, these companies have been very persistent. Constant outreach, aggressive recruiting, and a lot of emphasis on “unlimited commissions”, but with little to no base salary. For someone new or unsure, it can sound attractive at first, but it’s not always what it seems.

Another thing I’ve noticed is the almost cult-like admiration for figures like Txrrxncx Txy, the way he’s positioned internally is quite something. It’s damn ridiculous lol

Ok ciao tnx bye

HR asked me this: “Are you still interested in the role?”

My reply was:
“Yeah, I am. From what I understand so far, the role seems to align pretty well with my experience and where I want to grow.”

But honestly… it felt a bit stiff and lowkey fake when I reread it. At the same time, replying with just “yes” feels too blunt and brief lol

what’s the most natural way to answer this without sounding scripted or trying too hard?

Also, side question. Do yall think sounding “not convincing enough” at this stage with HR actually affects whether you move forward, or is it more likely that the hiring manager just isn’t that interested in your resume to begin with?

I’m considering doing food delivery after work to supplement my income. Since platforms like Grab Holdings now contribute to CPF, I’m wondering if this could be visible to my main employer particularly if I’m working in the public service (e.g., ministries or statutory boards).

Would employers typically check an employee’s CPF contribution history, and is moonlighting something they actively monitor or enforce in this context? I only aim to earn an extra $700 to $1000 a month, will they even notice the very small CPF contribution from Grab?