SINGAPORE JOBS 2018

Before you can even start looking for a job, you will have to identify the requirements needed to work in Singapore. There are several different kinds of work passes and permits that you can qualify for – you can check your eligibility with this self-assessment tool here.

However, do take note that this test is not an accurate reflection of your eligibility – factors such as quotas and your personal background are not taken into consideration in the self-assessment tool.

It is generally required that you have the relevant qualifications and experience. You must land a job before applying for a work visa, and your expected salary must meet a minimum level.

The first step to finding employment in Singapore, will be to analyse your potential job sector. The ease of getting a job depends on the career that you have chosen. There are some areas that are growing fast, while others have reached a stagnation point.

Tourism is flourishing in Singapore, especially with the recent opening of major tourist attractions and luxury resorts.

Computer science is also popular in Singapore – this country is home to a small but burgeoning game development scene.

Your best chance for employment will be to apply to a profession that is on the Strategic and Skills-in-Demand List. This list details the occupations and skill-sets that will be in high demand by Singapore’s industries in the near future. Do your research to improve your employment prospects!

While Singapore is host to many markets, some industries are stronger than others. Historically, Singapore has been a welcoming home to finance professionals, especially those in audit and securities.

While the financial job market is as strong as ever, new industries are rising quickly in the Southern Asian city. Jobs for IT workers, digital marketers and compliance specialists are surging. Demand in the fields of tech and ecommerce is also high with a huge push in hiring UI and UX designers, as well as hospitality, service, tourism and computer science. Other prevalent roles in Singapore include talent management and HR leadership.

To find employment, there are a huge plethora of job hunting websites – they are a convenient way of sussing out your job opportunities and connecting with potential employers.

There is also the classic method of taking a marker to the newspaper and hunting through the classifieds.

Recruitment agencies and headhunters are some other avenues that you may consider. They can be expensive, but generally have a high rate of placement. Don’t forget about your connections! Networking and referrals can make a big difference.

Once you have applied for your dream job, you will be contacted if you have been shortlisted. The interviewing process will take some time to complete, ranging anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months.

Prepare carefully for your interview – you may not be meeting the interviewer personally, therefore you must articulate your professionalism over a phone call or a video call. Singapore is a multicultural country with a heavy emphasis on paper qualifications – you must display good English, a cosmopolitan attitude, and excellent qualifications.

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