MyCareersFuture.sg portal has launched a slew of new features wherein it now only takes about 10 minutes to screen relevant candidates. The feature allows employers to see at a glance the key skills and work experience of applicants before deciding which resumes to download.

The portal also recommends other candidates whose skills match the job description posted even if they did not apply for the job, provided they have indicated they are open to other career opportunities.

Workforce Singapore (WSG) officially launched the employers' segment of the portal recently, which replaces the old Jobs Bank and adds several features based on feedback received from companies.

Besides the candidate recommendation and resume preview, another feature added allows employers to sort applicants based on how well their skills or experience fit the description in the job post.

As per Workforce Singapore, these new features aim to help employers save time in identifying suitable candidates.  The statutory board under the Ministry of Manpower of the Singapore Government stated that as of July this year, more than 540,000 unique users had registered on the site for job search needs.

MyCareersFuture.sg uses machine learning technology and aims to match job seekers to jobs that best fit their skillsets, as well as highlight jobs that are eligible for government support - such as training or wage subsidies - under Adapt and Grow programs.

WSG chief executive Tan Choon Shian stated, “In this digital age where new technology and emerging skills are changing the hiring landscape, it is critical for us to keep pace with the changes to better match jobseekers to employers."

He added that more enhancements for the portal will continue to be developed and released. 

While Jobseekers have been able to look for jobs on the portal since it was launched in April last year, but employers still had to post jobs on the Jobs Bank. The posts were then displayed in MyCareersFuture.sg. However, since last month, employers have been able to post directly on the newer portal, though the Jobs Bank will continue to operate, for now.

The new features were added as a result of the feedback gathered by WSG from more than 200 local employers from January to May this year. One of the main requests from employers was for better and more relevant matches through the portal. With new features, WSG hopefully will be able to address this pet peeve of employers, which is becoming more pronounced as the pressure to find suitable talent quickly in this age of digitalization further mounts.  Last year, WSG had also introduced a mobile bus named Careers Connect On-the-Go for job-seeking Singaporeans.