Looking for a novel way to spend the upcoming Valentine’s Day? Attending baking lessons in Singapore together might just be the answer. 

Be it your first Valentine date together, or one in a string of many, you can learn how to make delicious desserts together while enjoying quality time. The best part? The desserts made with love and care can double up as your Valentine’s Day present to each other, along with the fond memories of your date!

Why Choose Baking As a Date?

Baking brings you together, giving you an excuse to put down your phone and other distractions. While focusing on the task on hand, couples are able to connect on an intimate level, while learning more about each other’s communication patterns in a different setting, thereby strengthening your bond.

Moreover, the interior of some of the best baking classes in Singapore are truly Instagram worthy so you can take tons of cute pictures.

Baking Together VS Baking Alone

You may wonder, how is it that much different from baking alone? It might seem easier to rely on your strength, rather than entrust key tasks to another person.

However, the reality is that you’ll be great at certain aspects of baking, while there are other aspects you might require more assistance with. When you rope in your partner during your baking session, you can complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses to create a baking masterpiece! 

Taking baking courses in Singapore is a great chance to bring out your partner’s strengths, in a way that you might not even be aware of! For example, he or she may have the knack of getting measurements just right, or decorates like a pro chef. Once you notice these traits, you’ll be sure to grow a newfound appreciation for your significant other.

Relationship takeaways from baking

Have you realized that baking is actually quite a lot like dating?

With the right ingredients, environment and plenty of tender love & care, a relationship like the sweetest dessert can bloom.

Acquiring baking skills along the way can’t hurt as well!

At the  Hands-on Baking of Cakes & Cookies course, here are some popular recipes that can double up as Valentine’s Day bakes:

• Chocolate Chip Cookies, or anything chocolate! Smooth, decadent and as simple as heart-shaped chocolates and as elaborate as a gooey lava cake topped with chocolate tuile, it’s a universally-loved ingredient that is most commonly associated with love!
• Cranberry Biscotti with Orange Peel: Dried cranberries and zested orange peel add beautiful red and orange accents, perfect for showing your passionate love!
• Japanese Cotton Cheesecake: For the cheese-lovers in all of us, rich and smooth cream cheese is layered on a buttery cracker crust that is fluffy but not overly indulgent.

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As they say, couples that bake together stay together!

At BELLS Baking Studio, we offer some of the best baking classes in singapore, while providing everything you possibly need – an experienced baking instructor, pre-measured ingredients, baking equipment and a cosy studio space. Simply turn up together, don your aprons and get ready to bake up a storm! For the gentlemen, some flowers for the lady won’t hurt *wink*

For those on a budget, our baking lessons in Singapore are SkillsFuture Credit eligible! Secure your slot here.

This January, Chinese New Year festivities will finally return in full swing!

Are you looking forward to steamboat meals, visiting friends and families, snacking on the large variety of Chinese New Year goodies, and receiving lots of angbaos? 

If you want to add a more personal touch, why not consider bringing some homemade goodies learnt at baking courses in Singapore to share the love? After all, it’s the season of abundance! 

Here’s sharing 8 possible recipes that are appropriate for Chinese New Year, while hoping we all grow in wealth (or our waistlines?).

1. Butter Cookies 

Those who have tried Jenny’s butter cookies from Hong Kong will know how simple yet addictive these morsels are. A crispy, buttery mouthful, these cookies can be piped into beautiful patterns. If you’d like to take it to the next level, top with icing and customise them with popular Chinese New Year motifs, like red lanterns, mandarin oranges, red packets and even willows.  

2. Pineapple Tarts

Crumbly, buttery and lightly salted pastry topped with sweet and fibrous pineapple jam, pineapple tarts are a crowd favourite. Shape-wise, they come in round or oval pastry balls with the pineapple jam in the middle, pineapple rollovers or open faced pineapple tarts.

The secret to mastering the perfect pineapple tart? The quality and purity of the butter you use to make the crust is important. Some bakers even use margarine for a flakier crust! These are some tips and tricks you can learn by taking up baking lessons in Singapore!

3. Cranberry Biscotti with Orange Peel

Exclusively for Chinese New Year, BELLS Baking Studio has introduced this festive recipe that’s sure to usher in the “huat”! Dried cranberries and orange peel come together in festive shades of red and orange, adding sweetness and well-wishes for the year ahead!

4. Seaweed & Spring Roll Crisps

Also known as Crispy Seaweed Crackers, it’s an addictive snack with a strong seaweed aroma. Best part? The preparation is really simple!

Traditionally, this snack is deep-fried for a solid crunch. But for those looking for a healthier option, try air frying or baking that requires much less oil!

2. Fortune Cookies

With just six simple ingredients to start things off at baking courses in Singapore, you can prepare some apt fortunes with lucky sayings for the Year of the Rabbit, and even tongue-in-cheek puns for some light-hearted laughs around the table!

6. Pear Frangipane Tart

Also known as a classic French poached pear tart, it’s made with a sweet tart dough and filled with poached pears and frangipane (almond cream). Though a slightly unconventional choice for Chinese New Year, this tart is great for sharing round the table with family and friends! 

7. Salted Egg Cookies

Most Chinese New Year goodies are sweet in nature. Switch things up with a savoury addition – like salted egg yolk cookies – that are sure to be a hit with the younger ones! They’re savoury, a lil’ salty and crunchy with the distinct aroma of salted egg yolk makes for a very addictive and crumbly cookie!

It’s similar to how you’ll bake butter cookies, but with the addition of salted egg yolks! Quick tip: The key here is to use fresh yolks, else they’ll come out tasting “foul”. They should look vibrant reddish-orange, not pale yellow.

8. Crumbly Egg Tarts

A big fan of Tai Cheong’s iconic egg tarts? Then this recipe will be right up your alley! Imagine a silky custard that sinks itself between flaky, Chinese-style shortcrust pastry, occasionally caramelised for a creme brulee crust. They’re best enjoyed with freshly brewed Oolong tea! 

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The customisation possibilities of these recipes are endless. Learn how to tweak these recipes to your heart’s content!

Choose from our range of SkillsFuture Credit eligible baking courses in Singapore and bake a delicious spread for your loved ones this Lunar New Year!

Why choose to enroll in baking courses in Singapore this Lunar New Year? You can 1) show off your newly-acquired baking skills in a baking studio in Singapore and 2) fulfill your New Year’s resolution!

From the rambunctious New Year celebrations shortly followed by the generous festivities of Chinese New Year this January, it’s a great chance to partake in the feasting!

When it comes to Chinese New Year, we can’t miss out on the symbolic food and auspicious dishes prepared in abundance, usually in accordance with the specific cultures and dialect group of those celebrating. Desserts are also an integral part of this feast. After all, it’s beloved by the young and old alike!

Why is baking a wholesome skill to learn?

With the new year renews the desire to learn new skills. Some of the more popular resolutions in 2022 include exercising (7%), eating healthier (23%), going on a diet (20%), or picking up a new hobby (21%)!

If you’ve yet to decide, why not try attending baking lessons in Singapore?

• The methodical steps involved in baking is a meditative process. From weighing, whisking ingredients and piping festive motifs on a fresh batch of bakes, it helps you to focus on the task at hand and shut out other distractions cluttering your mind.
• Baking is able to sharpen the senses. For how precise the process is, rookie and seasoned chefs alike have to use all five of their senses to keep track of your bakes. By enhancing the cognitive activity of the brain, this allows for an impeccable intuition to taste, smell, sight, touch, and even sound!
• Unlike the peaceful and homely image that we often associate with baking, it’s actually a labour-intensive process that may even help you shed some kilos along the way.
• Baking teaches you to pay attention to the ingredient list, and also what goes into your daily meals at large. By taking things into your own hands, you can regain control of your diet and eliminate excessive calories, preservatives, hormones and so on.

CNY is the time for feasting!

If you’re looking to cater to those with a sweet tooth, desserts are a great way to add to the feast. When you’re baking for the family, you can customise the sugar level and provide healthier options for everyone.

Firstly, you can consider going the traditional route with these beloved recipes:

• Purple Glutinous Rice Ball with Traditional Sugar Syrup (BELLS Dim Sums Making Course)
• Red Bean Soup 
• Eight Treasure Rice Pudding
• Nian Gao (Chinese New Year Sticky Rice Cake)

Secondly, you can opt for a more modern take with Western desserts:

• Cranberry Cream Scones, OR Pandan Coconut Cream Scones with Kaya (BELLS Scones, Muffins and Macarons Course)
• Sponge Cake

Thirdly, strike a happy balance with some East-meets-West fusion bakes:

• Fortune Cookies
• Crumbly Egg Tarts  (BELLS Dim Sums Making Course)
• Chinese Peanut Cookies

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With Chinese New Year 2023 just around the corner, it’s time to start seriously thinking about baking for your loved ones as a surprise! If time crunch is an issue, why not consider attending baking lessons in Singapore with a focus on Chinese New Year bakes?

At BELLS Baking Studio, we’ve compiled these popular Chinese New Year bakes and more, with pre-measured fresh ingredients for the bakes. Once you’ve mastered these recipes during your baking lesson in Singapore, these recipes can be easily homemade and handmade according to your own preferences!

For those on a budget, our baking courses in Singapore are also SkillsFuture Credit eligible! Secure your slot here.

As we bid adieu to 2022, it’s time to herald the arrival of 2023 with Chinese New Year falling in the month of January. To welcome the new year, why not join baking courses in Singapore and your hand at baking your very own Chinese New Year cookies?

They’ll make perfect door gifts for loved ones, neighbours and even colleagues! Pass on your well-wishes of good luck and fortune for the year ahead, while picking up essential baking skills at a baking studio in Singapore like BELLS Baking Studio!

Need some festive baking inspo to get those creative juices flowing? Here are 3 very popular confectioneries that even a beginner can master!

1. Cranberry Biscotti with Orange Peel

Orange peel is a key ingredient as oranges are believed to usher good luck and fortune due to their pronunciation in Chinese. To amp up the dessert factor, you can even pair this with a generous scoop of ice cream, by dipping it or crumbling and sprinkling on top of the cold treat!

For the coming Chinese New Year, BELLS Baking Studio is introducing this festive recipe in our baking courses in singapore until 31 Jan 2023! 

Find it under our Cakes and Cookies baking lesson in Singapore, where we share more of such recipes that are totally beginner-friendly!

2. Butter Cookies

These melt-in-your-mouth cookies aren’t great for the diet, but boy are they addictive! Reminiscent of the iconic Jenny’s butter cookies, have a go at making them in under half an hour.

Simply mix flour water, butter and pipe into your desired shapes. To further customise the recipe, try incorporating vanilla essence, orange or even for a more festive vibe! Finally, use sugar icing to decorate with classic Chinese New Year symbols to usher good fortune.

The best part of the process? The deliciously addictive butter aroma that wafts through your kitchen as they bake golden-brown in the oven!

3. Walnut Shortbread Cookies

Are you familiar with these peanut cookies at every relative’s table?

If so, add your own twist on this beloved classic by substituting peanuts with walnuts! Walnuts are known to keep bad cholesterol away, contain tons of good vitamins and minerals like thiamine, vitamin B6, folic acid, phosphorus, magnesium and copper, and are naturally gluten, sodium and cholesterol-free. All of this makes walnuts a nutrient-dense superfood that can build your immune systems and protect brain health.

Simply incorporate coarsely chopped walnuts into simple shortbread cookies, creating a crumbly yet crunchy texture!

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Any of these recipes piqued your interest? The customisation possibilities are endless, and feel free to tweak these recipes to your heart’s content!

If you still need more convincing, here are more reasons as to why you should learn at BELLS Baking Studio in Singapore!

• All ingredients in the recipe are provided. Simply enjoy a fuss-free experience baking and cooking!
• Didn’t pay attention in class? Or can’t recall the exact recipe measurements? Take home our exclusive BELLS Recipe Book to recreate these goodies at home!
• All the equipment, utensils and ingredients you need will be present at your designated station.
• Our in-house chefs will be teaching and demonstrating the entire process live, with an added projection on a large screen so even those seated further away can see in detail.

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In light of the copious amounts of feasting ahead, why not learn a new skill to burn some calories? 

Take your pick of SkillsFuture credit eligible baking courses in Singapore offered by BELLS Baking Studio today! 

Just welcomed a new life into your household, having put aside baking lessons in Singapore?

First of all, good job! It’s a huge milestone that many aspire towards, and there are fewer joys in life than seeing your child grow healthy and strong.

However, what many fail to see is the sheer amount of hard work, determination and will needed to overcome the many obstacles of parenthood. This is especially so for new mothers!

Dealing with postpartum recovery, handling a fussy baby who can’t sleep through the night, while society relishes in dishing out unsolicited parenting advice left and right.

As a new mother, how do you find time to recuperate on your own?

Search for how people engage in to stress-baking at a baking studio in Singapore!

No kidding, it’s an actual phenomenon!

It may seem counterintuitive to add another task to an already long to-do list, but it’s a great distraction and helps alleviate stress levels.

Here’s how baking can actually support your mental health

Taking time for yourself

Baking gives a cluttered mind a respite from the daily chaos surrounding you. When you focus intently on a task like baking courses in Singapore, it can be a rather cathartic experience! It also gives your subconscious time to process what happened earlier and perhaps arrive at a solution much faster than when you’re stressed out. Once the habit is formed, you can even enter a meditative state while baking.

Inspires creativity

Most new mothers choose to stay home to care for their little ones, as well as let their bodies recover from the traumatic experience. Some supermoms even have to return to the workplace prematurely due to limited maternity leave. As a result, most are stretched thin and this usually leaves no room for personal hobbies. When such a situation persists, the mundane takes over and creativity is slowly being stifled.

Baking lessons in Singapore are a great way to get your creative juices flowing. After all the chores are done and dusted, it gives you something to look forward to. It feeds the family with sweet treats, and gives you the freedom to mix and match recipes while decorating them to your heart’s content. Some talented home bakers even go on to start successful careers right from their kitchens!

Get a good arm workout in!

Baking courses in Singapore are a great way to involve the entire family, both young and old while sharing the burden of physical labour.

If being in the kitchen is a safety hazard, delegate some of the lighter tasks to your little ones to get them involved and even exercise their creativity. For starters, share about the dish you’re making, letting them have a go at each step under strict supervision. Use this chance to introduce baking vocabulary like “sifting flour” or “frosting”. Finally, let them show off their culinary prowess to the rest of the family!

This way, baking courses in Singapore transforms into a family bonding activity with sweet treats to show for all the hard work! Feel free to tweak the recipes for a healthier option, such as using less sugar or adding nuts and dried fruits for some added texture.

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Does the above sound really tempting to you?

Don’t let inertia get in the way of recovering your mental health.

Sign up for your very first baking courses in Singapore today! Not sure where to start? We’ve categorised some of the most popular bakes into 4 main baking courses in Singapore:

• Breads & Tarts Course
• Muffins, Scones & Macarons Course
• Cakes & Cookies Course
• Dim Sums Making Course

You’ve heard of front-office activities, but are you familiar with the opposite?

Front-office are typically the flashy parts of the business, are typically customer-facing and the ones driving revenue for the company. On the other hand, back-office refers to the backend processes used to deliver quality products or services. 

They don’t directly contribute to the bottom line, but are essential administrative functions that support day-to-day operations. Using a simple analogy, back-office is like the backbone that supports the business’s functions, while front-office is the face that is presented to the public!

Some examples of back-office functions include finance and accounting, human resources, information/technology systems.

Here are 5 nifty job hacks that you can acquire after completing the BELLS Robotic Process Animation Course (RPA):

1. Reduced cost

A direct correlation of improved efficiency is a visible reduction in cost. We’re talking reduced error margins, faster work completion rates, faster work responsiveness rates for both back-end and front-end service lines.

2. Improved data quality

Human error means that with each new successor, different data entry systems are adopted and taught. When things are all fine and dandy, organisations can continue to operate in spite of this. However, when a crisis hits, records retrieval and planning the next course of action becomes so much more cumbersome.

Using automation via RPA certification in Singapore, back-office systems can be trusted to enter data accurately and consistently. It can be as small as standardising data formats across different back-office applications, or as significant as correcting accounting formulas to provide an accurate profit loss statement for the fiscal year. 

When the data pool is clean, it makes generating reports and analytics that provide insights into back-office processes so much easier!

3. Increased compliance and efficiency

Some back-end processes have strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that must be adhered to. For example, payments and invoicing have to be compliant with all regulatory authorities, ensuring their operating licenses are valid and that all personnel involved have a sufficient level of authorisation and RPA certification in Singapore.

Without RPA, all these regulatory checks have to be done manually, with potential for errors and inconsistencies with every check.

With Robotic process automation course, the entire process can be entirely automated, minimising human error and ensuring compliance in the event of office spot checks. Automation allows for improved communication and collaboration, such as providing the latest stats that are accurate for all stakeholders involved.

4. Improved customer service, benefitting front-office activities

The front office is only as efficient as the back office can support. For example, retrieving details from the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database when a customer makes a repeat order on an eCommerce platform or retrieving their banking history when they face issues with their debit account. This process can be time-consuming if legacy is not adhered to, or it can be as simple as a click of a button if RPA is deployed. 

5. Greater agility, adaptability

In volatile economic times, businesses need to prepare ahead for worst-case scenarios to sail through the stormy seas of change. Small medium enterprises (SMEs) certainly have the advantage, as larger organisations are held to inflexible processes and take a long time to enact change. 

By adopting automation via RPA certification in Singapore, organisations simply need to update the formulae script and they are on track to adapt to new situations. This helps to increase their business agility and gives customers the confidence to trust in the organisation and their preparedness.

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Once you’ve attained increased efficiency in back office task management, you can align both front and back end processes with the use of intelligent automation for a seamless blend. 

Using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) can achieve the following and more:

• accelerate and streamline functions,
• break down departmental and information silos,
• drive innovation,
• boost collaboration throughout an enterprise, thereby,
• increasing employee efficiency and productivity as well as employee and customer satisfaction.

Looking to justify that next step in your career progression? Regardless of profession or vocation, an RPA certification in Singapore is a great way to kickstart the automation process for menial tasks and take on higher-level work.

The sign-up link for 2023’s intake can be found here.

Been seeing pictures of immaculate-looking influencers sipping tea in hotel lobbies, with beautiful baked goods daintily displayed on a 3-tiered high tea stand?

Learn how to recreate that coveted high tea experience without the exorbitant price tag, through baking studios in Singapore! 

We’ve shortlisted 5 recipes that pair great with tea or coffee, for the ultimate tea party experience. Invite your family, friends and loved ones over to partake in the confectioneries and perhaps snap some Instagram-worthy photos!

Starting with Savoury Delights,

Mushroom Cheese Quiche (Breads & Tarts Course): Easy and delicious, it’s packed with mushrooms and cheese for a nutty flavour. Paired with a buttery crust, it’s both creamy and healthy! We suggest making mini-quiches for an easy morsel.

Seaweed Cheese Loaf (Breads & Tarts Course): saltiness of cheddar cheese and the briny savoury of the seaweed come together for an addictive roll of delight! For even more umami, consider topping with copious amounts of mentaiko (salted pollack roe) and even pork floss!

Moving on to Sweet Treats,

Apple Cinnamon Muffin (Muffins, Scones & Macarons Course): This can be easily made using pantry staples, or even from an easy-bake mixture! Simply flavour the muffin batter with cinnamon, brown sugar, and plenty of juicy Granny Smith apples. 

The end result? Moist, soft, and cakey muffins with tall muffin tops! Top them with biscotti crumbs before the final bake and pipe smooth vanilla icing before serving. 

Macarons (Muffins, Scones & Macarons Course): The quintessential high tea confectionery, they can be made in every possible colour and flavour to suit your preferences at baking lessons in Singapore. 

Popular flavours taught at BELLS Baking Studio, a baking studio in Singapore, include Passionfruit, Salted Pistachio Chocolate, Kaya Cinnamon and many more! For fruit-based macarons, we recommend Jasmine & Sencha Green Tea to bring out the more subtle flavours.

Lemon Pound Cake (Cakes & Cookies Course): Imagine a dense, aromatic cake with the tang of lemon zest. The main flavor profiles are rich, buttery with a tender crumb. Starting with room temperature ingredients to ensure maximum volume, cream the sugar mixture until very light and fluffy for a smooth velvety texture.

 This will pair great with an astringent black tea, and it can be frozen without the glaze for up to 3 months! 

Here are some nifty baking hacks you’ll learn at baking courses in Singapore: Don’t overbeat once the eggs have been added, and make sure every crevice of your baking pan has been greased/buttered and floured. 

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Looking to indulge in some dainty high tea confectioneries this year end? We recommend learning from a baking studio in Singapore to whip up these goodies from the comfort of your very own home! This way, you can sharpen your baking prowess and also host your own tea parties anytime you want! Just remember to brew yourself a piping hot cup of tea.

Imagine with us.

There’s a huge presentation that your boss has entrusted you to deliver, despite the lack of presentation skills training. You step up to the challenge, meticulously going over your script and planning the best slides possible.

However, when it’s go-time, you involuntarily freeze up and all that effort goes down the drain.

A familiar scenario? Don’t fret!

What if we told you, there are basically the 5 biggest challenges that our participants encounter when presenting to a group.

Also, read to the end to find out how we’ve formulated the perfect business presentation delivery course that addresses these issues, and more!

1. Pre-presentation jitters

Even the most seasoned professionals have let the jitters get the best of them, presentation skills training or not. There are 2 secrets that may not completely eliminate this, but it can certainly help alleviate your unfounded fears.

• Embrace your nerves! Acknowledge that this presentation is important to you, and take extra steps to ensure that you’ve prepared to the best of your ability. To reduce your nerves, consider practising deep breathing exercises or drink some warm tea to calm yourself down.

• Create engaging slides! Presentation slides are designed to support your sharing, not compete for attention from your audience. Avoid an information overload and only include essential points to reinforce takeaways.

2. Lack of audience interaction

Build an emotional connection with your audience by adding texture to your presentation, no matter how mundane it may sound. Try opening with a relatable anecdote, or use real-life analogies that make data more meaningful and easier to digest!

3. Low self-confidence

In this case, the age-old adage is more than apt. Low self-confidence is typically tied to a fear of being judged or being seen as inadequate. Ever heard of imposter syndrome? 

There is no quick fix for something that can be deeply rooted in one’s upbringing, but there are certain tips and tricks that can help you overcome this perception. Try practising daily affirmations in front of the mirror. Run through your script and eliminate crutch words from your speech.

Once you’ve slowly but surely built up that confidence, your focus changes from the audience’s perception of you to building rapport and relating to them.

Poor body language: Here’s a quick tip – reserve big movements with your hands and feet; gesturing only to emphasise key points in your presentation

4. Ineffective Slides Design

A vital component in a presentation, your slides are there to support your sharing while adding visual interest to capture your audience’s attention. However, if not used effectively for your target audience, watch their eyes glaze over while you desperately try to bring their focus back to you.

Here are a couple of things to steer clear of:

• Cramming too many elements: Imagine tons of videos, photos, text and slide animations text all jostling for attention on the slide. 
• Keep your script or speech prompts hidden from the audience’s view. Like any good show, rarely do you find the actors broadcasting their script for all to see. It takes away from the suspense of your speech, and speed-readers will grasp the gist of the presentation and quickly lose attention.

5. Speaking too fast or too slow

As an audience member, there’s nothing more dreadful than being stuck in a presentation that seems like it’ll never end. On the contrary, a great talk flies by.

Ending early isn’t always a positive sign, but ending late is certain to draw ire and leave a less-than-positive impression. Generally, our television habits have resulted in a 30- to 40-minute presentation tolerance before they need a “commercial break”. Worse still, in today’s social media generation, that attention span has been drastically reduced to mere seconds. 

Hence, when rehearsing for the presentation, pace yourself so that you aren’t speaking too fast or too slow, communicating clearly with accurate pronunciation. 

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Can you identify with any of these challenges?

If the answer is a resounding “YES!”, then perhaps it’s time to brush up on your presentation skills! Regardless of which industry you’re in, it’s a great skill to possess and can serve you well long into your career.

The star of the show is Steve Dawson, a professional master coach and the key course developer. He’s a renowned sports television presenter for prominent sports channels like FOX Sports & ESPN STAR Sports for 20 years. 

To date, he has trained with corporate professionals from more than 10 of the world’s renowned companies to excel at business presentation delivery. 

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Looking to take your career to the next level? Gunning for that job promotion within sight? Then it’s time to polish your business presentation skills training! The sign-up link for 2023’s intake can be found here.

As an employer, mid-career changers may not be the first group of candidates that come to mind when hiring. However, you should not write them off so easily, especially with the introduction of the Career Conversion Programme (CCP)!

If you’re looking for a new employee who can be a true asset to your company, don’t discount the value of a career changer. With the right attitude and the willingness to learn, they can bring a lot to the table, and should be kept in your hiring plans.

So, why should your organisation take a chance on career changers? Read on to find out.

Career Changers Add Creativity to Existing Teams

Career changers offer fresh perspectives that can breathe life into your team and organisation when entering a new role.

They might not have the deep subject matter expertise of someone who has worked in the field for years, but they make up for it with creativity, openness to new ideas, and a willingness to learn.

For example, hiring someone from a different industry could bring new perspectives that make you rethink business functions or inspire creative solutions for common problems. Concepts of how things are done in other industries could be adapted to your organisation to improve and streamline processes.

This is especially important if you want to implement creative thinking into your business strategy. In fact, it has been said that creativity is the key to a successful reopening for organisations following the pandemic.

Career Changers Can Provide Cross-Industry Perspectives

Career changers also come with a wealth of knowledge and expertise acquired from past experiences. There’s an opportunity for innovation and growth for your company simply by thinking beyond industry borders.

How you may wonder, can this be applied to your company?

Imagine this – You’ve hired a mid-career changer who was in an IT role for the past 5 years. He was hired to take on your company’s social media marketing role. This new hire would be able to provide valuable technical insights into areas such as Web Development, CRM, and CMS systems used in your company.

With the help of the Career Conversion Programme, career changers are trained to be better equipped to take on various challenges required in their new roles.

More often than not, current processes can be improved and made more innovative when cross-industry perspectives are introduced.

Career Changers Are Adaptable & Committed

We can all agree that the skills many have today will be insufficient in the next ten years. This means that employing candidates who are adaptable would be vital to business success.

While career changers are no strangers to change, their strength lies in their ability to adapt to various industry needs. This can be ascertained from candidates’ proactiveness in acquiring relevant knowledge, skills and certification for the desired role. 

As an employer, you can easily select such proactive candidates through CCP Singapore. Especially since on-the-job training is a requirement under the programme, it shows their commitment to making the switch and is in it for the long haul.

Interested in hiring career changers for your business? Explore how the Career Conversion Programme (CCP) can help!

Highlights of the Career Conversion Programme:

• Salary Funding Support: Eligible companies can receive up to 90% of monthly salary support for CCP Training duration
• Up to 70% Course Fee Subsidies
• Train new hires for in-demand roles

Join us every Thursday at 11 am for the Career Conversion Programme Onboarding LIVE Webinar by BELLS to learn more during our Q&A session.