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The Hot Seat: Do you need a degree for better job opportunities?

MONEY FM 89.3
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🎓 Do You Need a Degree for Better Job Opportunities? Join Hongbin Jeong live on The Hot Seat at 6pm as we explore one of the most debated career questions — does a degree still define your success? 👩‍🎓 A fresh graduate scrolling through job postings. 💼 A mid-career professional debating a second degree. 📚 Workers upgrading their skills — but not all seeing equal rewards. According to a new Jobs-Skills Insights Report, 56% of workers now have more access to job-related training — yet it’s degree holders who benefit the most, with higher pay, greater autonomy, and access to complex roles. So what about the rest? Can skills, experience, and lifelong learning truly level the playing field? Featuring insights from: 🏦 Dr Jared Zeng – Senior Relationship Development Manager, OCBC Premier Private Client 🧩 Ives Tay – Independent Workforce Development Consultant 📅 Date: 17 October ⏰ Time: 6pm 🎙️ Tune in to The Hot Seat on MONEY FM 89.3 as we ask: 🔹 Is a degree still the golden ticket to career growth? 🔹 How can non-degree holders stay competitive? 🔹 And what does the future of learning look like in Singapore’s evolving job market? 💬 Don’t miss this insightful conversation — live on 17 October at 6pm on MONEY FM 89.3.