Hey man, Just apply job when you almost going to finish your final sem, like 3 month before you finish the exam. Normally it take 2months to get reply from some job. And interview you dont need to scare where you are, if the company really have interest in you they will do a call interview before ask you to come over SG to interview. And also if you pass the 1st interview on phone, that is no problem they wait your for another few month to come over SG for 2nd interview. If the company really desperate on people they also wont call you la. But one things MUST remember is you much write in your resume currently in Japan, and available for start working on what date. (For example Available to start work on: 3 March 2013)

Where are you working now? Guess you are a JPA student as well.

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Added on January 18, 2012, 11:19 amHi trythis,

Got it. I've talked to my lecturers before, I'm able to leave early if I present my thesis early to them with valid reason. I don't have anymore exams but just the thesis and research to do. So from your advice 3 months in advance is well enough for job hunting. What else I need to state in my resume?

This post has been edited by Gaius B: Jan 18 2012, 11:19 AM

Almost all end user company doesn't have distinct scope for IT support engineer, let alone your demand on "configure switch and router only". They're usually divides into MIS, Infra, and Security only. Network Engineer most likely falls under Infra, and sadly you're going to be responsible for almost every IT equipments across the building.

Get your much needed experience, then move on to big MNC, banks or vendor.

Yeah jpa. worked in japan mnc like 3months after graduated, hated it. Quit n now working in queenstown,sg of course

What industry are you working in now? And how did you apply for jobs over there? And also did the interviewers question u bout why getting ur degree from Japan?

Haiz, I am just a fresh grad. Now working in a servicing company work like as an vendor. Ya my job also responsible for all IT equipment and even manager those staff other request -.-. But normally ntg much to do, as no everyday got things spoil or got ppl forgot login password ba. haha

I would also recommend just dropping your resume before you graduate. If you're good enough to warrant an interview, they can do it over the phone.

My wife got hired this way 6 months before she completed her Masters degree.

Also, be familiarised with the format of the resume preferred by the employers in SG. Most of them would require a picture (yes, I know it's very biased)

This post has been edited by yeahs4.1: Jan 18 2012, 11:31 AM

I did drop my resume to a few companies, guess is way too early for me to do so. No replies at all. Guess have to drop the resume again when time is near.

I only had 2 weeks to settle my accomodation and move to SG when I got transferred last time. March is like forever from now.

But a word of advice. Take your time to find a place that you are comfortable staying in! When I first got here I rented a room from an aunty from hell. Used to go through my stuff when I was away at work even though I locked the doors. Creepy!

I sent out a lot of resumes, mostly i looked up from jobstreet and jobsdb, but yeah hardly get any reply. At that time I also had my gf here in Sg sending me newspaper advertisment from straits time recruit (saturday edition)

The job that i got was from the paper ads. Currently in environmental industry. gonna try my luck jumping to OnG next month

Seems like in the end of the day still need connections to get you better information. Meanwhile just have to try sending out resumes.

Back Hometown. Not kl. not working ma. Haha go back earlier lo

One alternative is to stay in JB if you feel Sg rental is expensive. But again, the travelling is also expensive lor... I miss the JB bakuteh near the Store lah. Damn good there.

aiyoooo...JB got good bakuteh ah? Must find one day drive there to try. But i guess nothing can beat those at Klang one.

talk bout bkt, i only frequent the 1 at bakawali.
so so only ler. my wife say this shop bkt is the best in jb town. Any1 know where else got klang style bkt in jb?

LOL man that one is very creepy!!!!!!

Actually IMO, JB one is better than Klang (I tried the Klang in Bandar Utama near Giza). This one got the white mushroom and claypot ginger chicken. Shiok! Very famous store. Old but good.

One day if you drive up, you can pass by my place in Yishun. I belanja and you provide transport. We gorge till no tomorrow and comeback with one big muscle. Set?

Singapore bkt not as good. I tried the one at Rangoon road. Too spicey.

after seeing this and repeated forum post from other member n personal experience,
i can confirm this is the number 1 obstacle for any new malaysian member want to come and work / stay in SG

Rule no 1. stay away /do not rent from old aunty, warning sign "old" "single" "got make up" extremelly "friendly"

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Added on January 18, 2012, 11:51 amthis i cant agree, u need to try klang bkt in klang / port klang

This post has been edited by ivanswk: Jan 18 2012, 11:51 AM

Sure or not? I tot klang bkt is standard with the franchises in KL? Taste should be the same rite? U mean the Klang one is not franchised? Which shop ah? I go try after CNY.

For sgls to rent. If you horny. You are lucky with the divorced, single, makeup and extremely friendly lady owner. Who knows you can rent for free. Then cabut later... lol.