Job opportunities in Singapore are evolving faster than ever.

According to the latest Jobs-Skills Insights Report by SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore, degree holders continue to enjoy higher pay, greater autonomy, and more access to high-skill roles, even as the nation moves toward a skills-first economy.

Yet, non-degree holders with strong abilities often struggle to advance.

This raises the question, “Are formal qualifications still the key to success or can skills and experience finally level the playing field?”

On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Dr Jared Zeng, Senior Relationship Development Manager, OCBC Premier Private Client, and Ives Tay, Independent Workforce Development Consultant, to find out.