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 Working in Singapore V19, All About Living in The Little Red Dot

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post Aug 25 2016, 08:21 PM

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hi guys. i'm getting frustrated at getting no favorable response after sending my resumes to so many companies for a post of architect assistant. i've been jobless for almost 7 months now after finishing my degree in january. working in singapore sounds intimidating but the idea seems more and more attractive by the day. i'm gonna read this thread and do my research and hopefully i won't have to become a disappointment to my family any longer soon.

i suppose the labour market is extremely saturated and competitive right now? i'm not picky and willing to work anything but i bet whatever i apply, thousands of people will apply too and it's a scary thought. sweat.gif
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post Aug 25 2016, 08:22 PM

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post Aug 25 2016, 11:28 PM

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QUOTE(FrontierX @ Aug 25 2016, 10:40 PM)
try to get a placing in singapore first. jobs are getting lesser by the day and the employment passes threshold is getting higher and limited every year

for the salary u will not be disappointed compared to working in msia.

the more impt question is what can u offer versus ur peers AND singaporeans AND other nationalities that will make the sg company choose u instead of everyone else? think from the perspective of the singaporean company.

in my company its very meritocratic and they are more willing to hire msian (cause is msian company duh) but other MNCs are not so generous.
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yeah, i already scavenged through jobstreet and there are lots of jobs that i feel i can apply. graphic designers, 2d concept artist, draughtsman, etc etc... i'm excited! should i just go on a limb and click "apply now"? i'm still at my parent's house in taiping, need to renew my passport and generally still having a lot to learn about this whole adventure i'm about to jump into. what if they call me for an interview and i can't make it? i could be banned from jobstreet. sweat.gif

QUOTE(KilJim @ Aug 25 2016, 11:12 PM)
No response for 7 months - does that include companies in Malaysia?
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yeah, i heard that the construction industry is slowing so that must be it. i got an email reply last week asking if i'm willing to work for free. sweat.gif

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