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The Career Trial Digital Services are currently experiencing a high volume of applications and claims and the processing time may take longer than usual. In particular, the applications for new Career Trial position may take about 2 months. Our apologies for the inconvenience caused.
Career Trial for Employers
Assess jobseekers' job fit through a short-term trial before offering employment
The Career Trial (CT) Programme will end after 31 May 2025. Please take note of the following cut-off dates for CT:
Last day for companies to apply for new CT positions: 15 Feb 2025
Last day for companies to send new CT invites to jobseekers: 1 Apr 2025
Last day for jobseekers to submit jobseeker application (via acceptance of CT invite): 15 Apr 2025
Last day for approved CT jobseekers to commence CT: 31 May 2025 or within 1 month from jobseeker application approval (whichever is earlier)

Please take note of the following deadlines for Career Trial claims:

  • Retention Incentive claim: 9 months from CT end date
  • Additional Retention Incentive claim: 12 months from CT end date


For more information, download the Career Trial factsheet and FAQs here