Go get a copy of The Straits Times in singapore, they have a section called "Recruit" which lists the available jobs. There are certains days that are more "hot" and will have more job advertisements, anyone can help to check which day it is?

Also, online would be http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/Singapore/

Packed is okay, you haven't get into a fight on a bus?

i think soon need to fight for boarding the mrt or bus...wahahha

IF not mistaken it's Rm0.50 per sms.

I checked JobsDB almost everyday.

About the newspaper. Do they have website? Like our The Star online.

just wondering...

Mentioned this before, just that didn't, its the Saturday edition that the job section is as thick if not thicker than the main news paper. There are also articles on all sorts of infromation, e.g. like interview, expectation, pay packages, resume, etc.... ever discussed. The weekend edition usually carries many heavy weight positions including those from agencies too...

wahh,,send a sms also need RM0.50?omg, that's scary

Is it? I thought 30 cents only wor...

Hey,

I was working there for the past 6 years. To me, it is a nice working environment where work and life is enjoyable.

Expenses such as food and transportation is very much afforable compare to KL and JB, where one can save on this. As of room rental, it'll much more depends where you want to stay as working location is one of the consideration.

Hope I can share with you what you wish to know about there.

I find a new job last year from www.jobo3.com. You can try this as well.

Michael

Yes, the SG government encourage citizens to take public transport. But the public buses are omg packed during peak hours. Trains are still acceptable, since the air-con is always working. =P

http://jobs.st701.com/

=)

Yes yes, the back page sometimes has very useful infomation! Occasionally there is "bumper" isssue with articles from e.g. some of the big biomedical companies, etc.

How about signing up a Singapore line for family back in Malaysia. Then bring your Malaysia line over to Singapore. Then send sms to them using your Singapore line, so each sms is only S$0.05, and they sms your Malaysian line. Just a suggestion, if you want to sms each other alot.

Client Service Representative (Foreigners welcome) Post Date: 31 Mar 08

Our client is an established American Financial Instituition,MNC and they are looking for suitable candidates for the following position:



Client Service Representative ( Non Call Centre)

Location: CBD
Excellent Company Welfare
Work - Life Balance
Regular Office Hours
A) Native Indonesian (Indonesian, Singaporean PR)

B) Native Cantonese (Malaysian, Hong Kong, Singapore PR)

C) Native Japanese (Japan)



Responsibilities:

Communicate extensively with clients and traders on trade enquries.
Monitor trade activities and prompt action on ir-regular trades
Confirmation of client information
Reviewing and monitoring risk reports and cleaning up report data discrepancies


You need to have:

Strong communication skills in English & Japanese / English & Bahasa Indonesian or English & Cantonese
Bachelor degree with 1-2 years working experiences in Customer Service / Call Centre/ Banking & Finance
Knowledge of MS Office preferred
Pleasant, outgoing and cheerful disposition with an affable personality; has the aptitude to demonstrate empathy
Ability to accurately and efficiently process information and task
Strong team player with a customer oriented attitude and excellent communication skills to handle customer inquiries (both general and technical) through telephone and e-mail correspondences in a timely, efficient and professional manner.


# I saw this advert while browsing. It is just to share. For those who would are interested in a MNC banking industry and is frustrated with always "Singapore or Spore PR only may apply".

The jobst701 is also an alternative for job hunting. Thks for sharing babeadeline. How long have you been in Spore?

Just to sidetrack, I read the Johor Menter Besar say Jb will connect to either Kranji or Woodlands MRT. There are confirmed definite plans but when implement dun know la.

Been working for 2 months here in SG. Its really a rollercoaster experience to me. First thing would be the place to stay, then now it would be the livin expenses.

If unplanned, it could really go down to your throat and slit you up. Really. I'm on the verge of bankruptcy of that. Due to my silliness in my financial planning. Didn't really think too thorugh before making a decision in doing something. That goes to signing up a plan for broadband, phone line, and using it etc etc.

Look, think, and look and think again only decide. That's what I learnt. But overall, I miss driving back in Msia. But here, basically, you have nothing else to comment since the public transport takes care of everthing.

Hey guys.. any idea what is the best way to send money back to family in Malaysia in cheap & convenient way? And where to get good currency exchanger? thanks!

huhu... u can anyhow sign stuff in Malaysia huh? I didnt know that tho...

Open an account with Maybank Malaysia and Maybank Singapore.

Then use Maybank2u.com to transfer money from the Sg account to the Malaysian one. It costs S$10 for each transaction (max S$10,000 per transaction). Takes 2 working days for the money to credit. Cheaper than any bank to bank TT via swift.

The other option is to also have a Maybank account in each country, and then use your ATM card to withdraw from the Sg account at a Malaysian ATM. It's S$2 per withdrawal. I can't remember the max per transaction though, but it will be a couple of K at the most.

This post has been edited by seantang: Apr 2 2008, 11:42 PM

I am not very sure about the exchange rate given by bank but bank always provide lower rate compare money changer.
Normally I am using money changer remittance services to transfer my money into malaysia maybank account. I try ask bank before the remittance service provide by bank is using lower rate and higher services charges.
Remittance charges is always SGD10 per transaction no matter how much money you transfer.

Parkway Parade in singapoer is famous for money changing.
There're 3 sequential changers together and you can often negotiate/ compare offer rates before changing.

For remittance, why don't you make a trip back to JB during weekends and bank the cash via ATM machine in JB?
The maybank is just beside the Johor Customs in City Square.

You get to enjoy some local food as well as a breather from Singapore.

There are usually charges on both sides (sending and receiving banks) when you do a TT, and it's way more than an overall 0.001%. There are service charges (flat rate) and there are commissions (% of gross) on both sides. Maybank doesn't charge commission for Maybank Sg-Maybank Mys transfers between accounts.

As for exch.rates, most banks are quite competitive against each other.

Money changers offer slightly better rates of course, but how many will handle such large sums of cash? And what about the logistics? It's not like you can stuff tens of thousands in cash into your pocket, walk into a money changer somewhere and not expect anyone to notice that you're walking out with pockets 2.3 times as stuffed?

And there are customs limits when it comes to bringing currency over the border too.

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Added on April 3, 2008, 1:49 pm
Bank S$ into a Malaysian ATM? Is that possible?

This post has been edited by seantang: Apr 3 2008, 01:50 PM

I always do remittance at Jurong Point as there is so many banks there for you to withdraw before you do the remittance. POSB/DBS is just at entrance of Jurong Point. OCBS is just few shop away from the money changer and they always open late as I notice their counter is crowded after office hour.

The money changer also accept cash cheque but I never use it before as I haven't really remit bunch of money. I wun say this money changer rate is highest but the rate provide is quite high compare some others but It is very convenient for me as very near to MRT and no need transfer using bus.

Even the money changer shop is small, but in order to do money changes or remittance, you need to get a queue number like bank and sometime if too many ppl, u can input ur HP number so you will get SMS notice when there is 5 more number until your turn while you do shopping there.

I will not take money to JB as it is quite risky.

i dunno bout u guys but I used to bring cash home
frm sg to kl
even i knw its not safe hehe... but so far nothing bad happen
but i used to TT money to frm mbb sg to mbb msia
or I just western union it,..cost only S$2 lei...
not sure if the price has gone up,..tht was back 2000 kehehehe...

hi..everyone, im new here...i wonder about job opportunies in sg related to hotel or hospitality...?? how about job opportinies in sentosa island in 2010 followed by new casino, hotels n some entertainment during that period