if u r single, n dun plan to bring family, then not much diff... maybe a little more hassle for s-pass holders... dats all

http://www.enterpriseone.gov.sg/en/Topics/...aspx#privileges

Depend on the type of work you do, you may be required to work at odd hours, midnight, early morning so you can have an online meeting with your colleague overseas. Don't worry about their sleep and life, its always you staying up for the online meeting. And your local boss expect you to come to work at 9am the following day to have a meeting about your meeting yesterday night. Working hour is long, very long but I think you will do ok coming from engineering, 24 hour contactable, forget about movies, concerts and gatherings.

Boss comment on the brand of your dress, bags, the car you driving, even the place you stay so to paint a picture to outsiders they are doing very well to attract more talented people into the industry and also to their clients.

These are what I gathered from my coursemates who worked at ang moh investment banks, one of which one of my very good friend from uni so I don't think she is hiding or boasting anything. Went for one US IB before graduate just to see what they will be offering and partly due to peer pressure but never take up the offer, but still end up working in bank . Bankers look good if you look at the money side. I don't get satisfaction doing my work, its feel like only helping the rich getting richer. Want to do something more meaningful like doctor, dentist or engineer, maybe nurse too helping those who really needed it.

congrats... you are very very lucky..
i have been working as an analyst with banks and telco for more than five years and my pay is just slightly more than yours...

Hi all.. I have a common room to let at Tampines. PUB shared. Near bus stop and Got direct bus to expo and tanah merah. Please pm me if anyone of you or your fren is interested.

who still looking job in Singapore?

This post has been edited by be_happy: Oct 16 2013, 06:45 PM

I've been offered a job but the salary is quite low, just 2k for a programmer. Is it low? Should i look for other jobs or just accept it?

dont worry, u can also do something meaningful with your money... donate to impian sarawak no money also nvm, they accept condos too


me

Is it hard to get a fresh grad job in SG for Malaysians?

me also...

I've made several application. Few application thru recruitment firm got a reply as below, the rest no news at all.

"...In order to conduct timely interviews, this job is suitable for candidates who currently live in the country where the role is based, and who have the right to work there. We are sorry to advise that for this reason, we are unable to proceed further with your application...."

Is that normal reason they reject? or they need those ppl already stay in sg?
Maybe now is not the right timing, due to off peak and Sg gov strengthen the rules.

How you guys apply job? mind to share? How to know they will consider Malaysian?

This post has been edited by menmissed: Oct 17 2013, 12:15 AM

the recruitment firm is quite good to tell you this.. haha..

of coz their priority will be given to Singaporean/SPRs/foreigner that staying at there.. but that being said doesn't mean you don't stand a chance .. is just how badly you want to come.. u can however try to correspond with a SG hp number.. some say the head hunter tend to like local numbers..

you have not tell us ur experience yet.. are you fresh grad or working professional ?

I think every one knows that Singapore government encourage Singapore companies to hire locals (Singapore citizen) .. foreigners might find it is harder than it used to be... even the PR feel the heat (not really on job thou.. )

to me.. there is no good time or bad time.. is just how good you are (ur experiences) or how low you willing to accept ...

just my 2 cents..

They changed the rules for hiring foreigners recently, now it seems they need to make every effort to hire local first before they can hire a foreigner..

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-16/h...erica-says.html

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101067872


waiting

I been working for coming to 8 years now my pay even less than both of you


Are you a fresh grad? No grad? Got work exp? Are you desperate to get a foothold here?



Now probably not as easy to get a job here as a foreigner, but as iloveteddybear above shows, still definitely possible. Conditions now tightening a bit cos MOM putting more and more restrictions.

I have 3 yrs exp in finance sector as CF & analyst. I knew that it is a very competitive sector in Sg.. how much can i go for?
Hmm... have to get a sg prepaid number & sg local address.

Do headhunters/employers like to see SG address and phone number before they continue reading the resume?

Job that prefers Sg and PR will have the requirement stated there. In my case, the headhunters/employers were browsing through Malaysia database so there was no such expectation. For freshgrads, the hiring manager requires English transcript, and official letter stating your graduation. They are sufficient to get you employed in Singapore even though you're not yet receive your cert, or held your convo.

Pure technical jobs are highly competitive due to high supply from India/Philippines. Hybrid job which requires similar culture in critical thinking and communication skill (e.g. techincal sales, auditors) give Malaysian the highest advantage.

hmm mine have no respond too... and my biggest prob is i dont know how much expected salary to be put in my resume@ jobstreet... sigh.... just sent yesterday tho and jobstreet status "no status" means "no hope".... sigh...

No...smrt is hiring drivers....

Heard that certis Cisco also hiring....

Grab a job first....think later...some say they come here lap table and pump petrol first....

at last my ep granted. Anyone got good place near ktph hospital or ttsh or somewhere near or central to these places, eg bishan? is it easy to find a place without paying the agent fee? ep granted this morning, flying in one hr time, tomorrow and next week orientation...