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 Working in Singapore v6, Where maids carry bags for boys

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dtna7
post Jun 30 2011, 11:01 PM

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After much determination and effort, I have been left doubting my fighting chance again.

Been surfing sites recommended for Sg Jobs. I am into IT line for 2 years+.

Maybe it is just me, but securing jobs in Msia for me seems much easier compared to Sg.

I was aware of the massive competition (foreign & local), but to the extent of not getting an interview chance just puts me off sometime.

Was trying to be positive and put in a lot of time into my CV and applications. Having the idea that somehow out of the many i sent out, even a few face to face interview chance would've given me a shot to prove myself.

But heck, not even one turn out....yet.

Just ranting here, pardon me. Was thinking whether applying via this way is really a wise choice in the first place.

Gonna put up more effort next, by calling in those that provide numbers.
Appreciate it if experienced ones have heads-up or advice to give me.


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post Jun 30 2011, 11:50 PM

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QUOTE(seantang @ Jun 30 2011, 11:24 PM)
It is not about the time you put in, or the frustration that you face. In short, it's not about your feelings or emotional needs, and it's not about you.

It's about you compared to your competitors.
i certainly understand this sean. Which is why i needed to put extra effort into seeking employment in that foreign land, knowing my fight ain't gonna be easy since i am AWAY instead of HOME laugh.gif

QUOTE(seantang @ Jun 30 2011, 11:24 PM)
Either you (1) improve your CV, (2) improve your profile or (3) apply to employers which attract fewer and/or lower quality competitors.
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1) Same sentiments i had as well, which is why i mentioned i put a lot of effort in the CV as well. (I'm serious, already had a few employers opting to view my resume via Jobstreet alert the following day, SG +Msia)

2) Have been doing that ever since i graduated. Learned everything i know today mostly self effort. Even my current employment i am the youngest in the team, with one of the most experience in skills compared to others. But i certainly know this is hardly the case in Sg due to the competition. All in all my feelings are just..., i put up a good fight all these years, and im yearning to prove myself at the other side of the land.

3) Been having second thoughts on this as well, if its local territory I wouldn't go for it since i can secure a better one for my profile. But in this case, I am still having second thoughts. Clicked a few to try it out though, will see how it goes.

Anyway, all I want is just to get into a better working environment, where competition is there, challenges and reward awaits those who are worthy.
But ain't all the competition there is feeling the same thing... blush.gif

Thanks for opinions input.


Added on June 30, 2011, 11:52 pm
QUOTE(LYR @ Jun 30 2011, 11:15 PM)
sometimes i'm thinking, is it because they dont value your experience much in Malaysia or they prefer their local ones barring the hassle to get work permit for foreigners?
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exactly what I had in mind.


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dtna7
post Jul 1 2011, 02:28 PM

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QUOTE(seantang @ Jul 1 2011, 12:04 AM)
Get on Linkedin, and get chummy with some SG recruiters. Talk to them and they might tell you what your typical competitor profiles are and which part of your profile is weak. You will be surprised how competitive some environments/industries/roles can be. Singapore attracts very qualified Indians, Chinese, other Asians and also Westerners besides Malaysians. You could be competitive back in MY, but it's a different ball game in SG, especially if you're in one of the hotter fields.
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already did. Thanks for the advice thus far. I totally understand the circumstances and competition when i decided to click that apply button. laugh.gif

QUOTE(ch_teo @ Jul 1 2011, 08:52 AM)
Thanks but i don't read chinese, I'm what most of my counterparts labelled as "banana"~ whistling.gif

QUOTE(Walaoeh! @ Jul 1 2011, 10:48 AM)
which area in IT? if you are an network engineer, then i can help u.. brows.gif

btw, any network engineer interest to work in Singapore, feel free to contact me. icon_idea.gif
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I'm not a network guy, but thanks for asking anyway. wink.gif
I'm doing software, and .Net server side, Js client.

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