is it to say, basically impossible for Malaysia fresh grad mechanical engineers to able to enter Singapore for work? I've applied to many companies seeking fresh grads for the past 2 months, and none have even replied yet.

did do as such but.... nnnnnnot really sure that works anymore ..... i was of the assumption that Malaysians would generally be of higher chance because of "cultural similarity" .... and the fact that Singapore does recognize Malaysian higher ed institutions that are part of the Washington Accord.

on the salary front i've lowered right down all right, but from my little reading of work permits, it seems we do have a restriction on minimal salary right? Technical executives like , engineers require a minimum 3.3k i thought? or could an engineer also be granted an S-pass cause from what i read, S-pass is for semi-skilled workers, eg technicians..... dont quite know the work permit system in SG, but it seems to suggest if foreigners are to be hired we have to be given quite a high salary, well, at least much higher than the average junior/fresh engineer in Malaysia...

i did receive one offer back last month inviting for a Skype interview. they held on monday evening, i was ready but then it was postponed because the HR said "Boss is still in a meeting, i will reschedule" . followed up the next 2 or 3 days, HR says still arranging... so i thought i'd wait for another week, then sent in a follow up email no reply. Then last week i decided to call up the company, the same HR person picked up the phone and said, "boss is very tied up currently, we may need to wait a lot longer for this to happen" .. Is it safe to say, i've just been booted off the shortlist due to some freak nightmare bad luck despite being called for interview? I dont understand this scenario where i got called for interview, kena ffk-ed by the boss and now HR seems to suggest i've lost it before i even got the chance to discuss.

no... i know it says minimum 3.3k but i didnt follow on that... even in Malaysia asking for 2.8k i get accused by peers of asking too much.. my asking is closer to S-pass minimum which is 2.2k. But what do the employers think about it? I'm quite confused on this basis. Do they still seek lower asking candidates eventhough the minimum is to be 3.3k? OR what else are they looking for now?

oouh... well i think i'm certainly asking on the lower side of the payscale now... if i go unreasonably low, its like shooting myself in the foot too though... cost of living KO... or there really are people asking for that low.. like say... less than $1800?

by dont giving up for this job means...? i just wait for their reply one day? or i still continue to follow up on them? i kinda think following up is not gonna work anymore.. its like, if they want me, then they'll call me, if not, nothing else I can do. I've been trying on others as well, but it seems tough luck..... I dont know why i'm missing out....unknown university grad? too low pointer? not outstanding enough academically? Last year i read an article saying Singapore have a lack of engineers they're trying to bring in more since their own youths prefer doing medic, law and business. So aaargh.. its so confusing and tiring to dig up all the factors.....

the govt ministry is the one issuing the pass right? how do they approve technical execs like (IT & engineers) to get so low? means they also quite cincai like our gomen also?

you're engineering also?

then what is a graduate engineer known as? semi-skilled...? wah. same rank as technician only... saad. but yaa, kinda true tho

so whatever advertised in jobstreet or other portals means they have gone through job-bank and there were no local candidates applying then only they can open to foreign applicants?

but some companies just advertise in job portals only without further details on any other specific emails to write in-to. Those i have no other choice other than to just apply through the portal... so do i stalk job-bank positions as well? what i have been doing all this while is just writing in to companies of relevant work scope through their general/enquiry/info email, some do not provide recruitment/hr emails to send to. I dont know the likeliness they will even check my email... and what do you mean by "vacancy lock" in job bank?

speaking of consultancy..... is it right that consultancy offers the opportunity to be involved in more diversified areas giving more options to specialize in a particular field later on, whereas going straight to factory/sitework/production/manufac makes it difficult to switch to different fields and gain seniority should one find the initial field has no growth potential / not suitable?

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/201...rvices-contract

Troubled times coming for Singapore? I might as well stop dreaming of landing fresh grad job there now after this news...

difficult la.... i wont be going to apply every single possible job full of hope and glimmer anymore la... just apply only lorrr, if got get then good lor

Im on the same boat as you. Also just grad, tried my luck in Sg, none came unfortunately, but got a job in Msia so work for now. Dunno if during my current work i should continue applying for jobs there? Im under probation at my.current company for 6 months. Or should i just go up till 1 year then only give another try at Sg applications?

Lets say the very hopeful scenario is, i get an offer in Sg but I'm still on probation at my current company. Is it ok to just leave during this probation period...?

Oh izit? So it doesn't leave like a sort of negative impression for the future employer?

Wah 3 days haven't start anything much also ciao d? Lol

Aaah i get it... Its like, i will be applying as though I'm still a fresh grad again. From that point of view, looks like getting past 1 year looks more established... I dont know if i shoud or not though, the job here now seems okay-ish, though long working hours (plus OT up to 12 hrs), i imagine working in Sg wont be much different other than the currency appeal....