Hi all,

I'm a newbie to this forum, have been following the posts and replies. Looks like a good place to share your problems, really appreciate if I could get some useful advices.

Studied in NUS, bonded to Singapore as I received the MOE tuition grant. Deferred the bond, went on to Australia to pursue postgraduate studies. Graduated this year, now back to job hunting in Singapore. I've been actively searching and applying for banking/financial services jobs since June, up till now, I've attended one interview through application and 2 through connection. No luck yet I know competition is very stiff in this industry, I've cast my net wider and looked into other industries as well.

I've been told that Sg is an unkind place for entry-level applicants, to make matters worst, I don't hold a pr/citizenship! Anyone bonded like me and facing difficulties in securing a job???

After a year of ACTIVE job searching, which you must show evidence of job applications and rejections then they will release you.

Haha the 'chap' you're referring to is actually a she

You're right, in a way having the bond with Singapore sort of guarantees that my employment pass won't get rejected when I apply for a job but 3 years does tie me down because may not want to work in Singapore that long.

The Ministry of Education gave the tuition grant, is not a scholarship, we didn't even need to apply for it, it's granted, don't even get a chance to reject it!
They're good in tying ppl who they foresee may be potential 'talents' Sad to say, most of us are really just average