Unlike Malaysia,.. high end jobs in Singapore is determined by merit.

Education (your qualifications), skillset (what you can do), experience (what you have done), network (who you can influence) and reputation (what you can influence).

I actually mean your network of people. Not how well you mingle with people.

Do you have a network of customers or suppliers aligned to you, which the company will benefit from if they hire you. Do you have a network of professional peers and acquaintances if you need to obtain expertise, advice, hiring etc.

Being able to deal with people is a given. It's like not having a criminal background. You need before you can start. You don't even need to put it down as a strength.