--- title: What Top Employers Really Look For in 2026 [W&S 148 ft Temasek] description: Want to land your dream job at top-tier firms like Temasek? Here's what they are REALLY looking for. image: https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hubfs/WnS%20148.png --- [Skip to content](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-148#main-content) [![Full_COlour](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Full_COlour.png?width=456&height=80&name=Full_COlour.png)](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/) - [Retirement Marketspace](https://retirementmarketspace.thefinancialcoconut.com/) - [Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) Show submenu for Events - [For Investors](https://tfcmysterymeetup.com/) - [For Business Owners & Creators](https://ipcreatorunite.peatix.com/) - [For Salaried Workers](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/thought-leadership-series) - [TFC Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) - [Shows](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-shows) Show submenu for Shows - [Wise and Shine](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/wise-and-shine) - [The Business Show](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-business-show) - [Chills with TFC](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/chills-with-tfc) - [Blog](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog) Show submenu for Blog - [Work Smart](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/worksmart) - [Invest](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/invest) - [Retire Well](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/retire-well) - [Business](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/business) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Retirement Marketspace](https://retirementmarketspace.thefinancialcoconut.com/) - [Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) Show submenu for Events - [For Investors](https://tfcmysterymeetup.com/) - [For Business Owners & Creators](https://ipcreatorunite.peatix.com/) - [For Salaried Workers](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/thought-leadership-series) - [TFC Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) - [Shows](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-shows) Show submenu for Shows - [Wise and Shine](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/wise-and-shine) - [The Business Show](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-business-show) - [Chills with TFC](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/chills-with-tfc) - [Blog](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog) Show submenu for Blog - [Work Smart](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/worksmart) - [Invest](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/invest) - [Retire Well](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/retire-well) - [Business](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/business) - [Contact us](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/contact-us) [Contact us](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/contact-us) Dec 1, 2025, 7:23:16 PM # What Top Employers Really Look For in 2026 \[W&S 148 ft Temasek\] ![Picture of The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Square%20(2)-3.png?width=50&name=Square%20(2)-3.png) [The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/author/the-financial-coconut) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-148) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-148) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-148) [Share this page](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-148) [![Follow The Financial Coconut](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/46975693/interactive-182431637553.png)](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLL2CjCe42iR2RH2MpVX0Ej%2BKJQ%2F3A0Z7pXnUs35To%2Bo6nbKcpBVq9I98X5NUungVEwfs5YCKuM%2FaP97VxIITkTlihT57%2F%2F4XDW9rT3VR4MatSLDi%2BMU5mbQqihfX3LRRz83ij8K19OiD8UXy8sdct4t0Q%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=182431637553&portalId=46975693)   Want to land your dream job at top-tier firms like Temasek? Here's what they are REALLY looking for. Hear from Sherlyn Lim, Head of Organisation & People, Temasek, as she reveals the secret sauce to standing out in today’s competitive job market. Learn: - What makes a candidate "future-ready"? Hint: It’s not just about skills, but adaptability and curiosity. - How to ace your CV without a branded school or industry experience; it’s all about the stories you tell. - AI’s impact on hiring: Is it making or breaking careers? - Red flags and green lights: What job changes really say about you. If you're serious about leveling up your career, you won’t want to miss this one. Tune in now! **What We Discuss:** - [04:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2IPCLDHPzE&t=264s) What makes someone future ready at Temasek? - [05:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2IPCLDHPzE&t=301s) What should they highlight on their CV? - [07:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2IPCLDHPzE&t=475s) How much weight do you give recent roles? - [10:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2IPCLDHPzE&t=600s) What’s your talent development process? - [17:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2IPCLDHPzE&t=1033s) Do you prioritise personality over role match? - [22:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2IPCLDHPzE&t=1344s) How big a role does AI play? - [25:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2IPCLDHPzE&t=1523s) Has AI made any roles redundant? - [27:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2IPCLDHPzE&t=1670s) Which skill will stay relevant in the future? - [28:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2IPCLDHPzE&t=1699s) How do you help someone develop a growth mindset? - [33:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2IPCLDHPzE&t=2021s) What’s your final tip for Temasek applicants? **Episode Resources:** - [Spotify](https://linktw.in/rFWdjd) - [YouTube](https://linktw.in/RYMbKy) - [Apple podcast](https://linktw.in/vJDCFV) New episodes every [Monday](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/tag/wise-and-shine) Share us your thoughts on this episode and let us know what do you want to hear next. 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