The ‘CV trap’: why Singapore must hire for potential, not pedigree

19/03/2026 1 Views

If the city-state is to turn AI into a national advantage, companies must rethink how they evaluate talent

THERE is a quiet, polite crisis unfolding in Singapore’s talent ecosystem. It does not make headlines; in fact, it is routinely dressed up as prudence, rigour and sound governance.

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