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TSChloise
post Oct 2 2017, 08:58 PM, updated 9y ago

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Why it's so hard for me to find a planner / buyer job in SG?
I'm doubt am I using the wrong tools or ways?
As I've been applied more than 100 jobs in Jobstreet for half year already.
The reason why I wanna work there is due to my siblings are work there and they really hope that I can stay together with them as well in future as I'm work alone here and rent room outside...
Feel so sad and stress....
Can you guys share how you found a job in SG or help to recommend me if any open vacancies in your current working company?
Thankssssssss

This post has been edited by Chloise: Oct 12 2017, 09:05 PM
matrix88
post Oct 2 2017, 08:59 PM

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use sg agents
lawrencesha
post Oct 2 2017, 09:03 PM

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Try LinkedIn... Jobstreet sucks...
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post Oct 2 2017, 09:11 PM

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SG companies must give priority to Singaporeans.
TSChloise
post Oct 2 2017, 09:16 PM

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QUOTE(matrix88 @ Oct 2 2017, 08:59 PM)
use sg agents
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can help to share the sg agents? tq
TSChloise
post Oct 2 2017, 09:17 PM

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QUOTE(lawrencesha @ Oct 2 2017, 09:03 PM)
Try LinkedIn... Jobstreet sucks...
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But can others see my details if I update my profile in LinkedIn?
TSChloise
post Oct 2 2017, 09:18 PM

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QUOTE(cedyy @ Oct 2 2017, 09:11 PM)
SG companies must give priority to Singaporeans.
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ya...that's why...
find job till wanna cry d
lawrencesha
post Oct 2 2017, 11:52 PM

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QUOTE(cedyy @ Oct 2 2017, 09:11 PM)
SG companies must give priority to Singaporeans.
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Yup. It is their regulation. The company needs to justify to Ministry of Manpower (MOM) if they want to hire foreigners. E.g. I work in SG. Before I got the job, my company interviewed over 50 SG'eans. They reported to MOM that there are no suitable local candidates then only proceed to interview foreigners.
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post Oct 3 2017, 02:30 PM

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keep hustling

TSChloise
post Oct 3 2017, 05:38 PM

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QUOTE(lawrencesha @ Oct 2 2017, 11:52 PM)
Yup. It is their regulation. The company needs to justify to Ministry of Manpower (MOM) if they want to hire foreigners. E.g. I work in SG. Before I got the job, my company interviewed over 50 SG'eans. They reported to MOM that there are no suitable local candidates then only proceed to interview foreigners.
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I think maybe I need to spot for those companies that companies that got hire foreigners but unfortunately I don't know which company
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post Oct 4 2017, 12:08 AM

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It's hard to secure a job nowadays especially foreigners... MOM been tightened the criteria ever year. I suggest besides jobstreet u should use other platforms like indeed(i found mine here), monsters, jobscentral.

Jobstreet will filter out all those foreigners into another inbox, which is normally not seen by default when employer login into the dashboard which makes it not so visible. No companies will tell in job ads that they r hiring foreigners, just keep on applying and they will contact you if they r hiring.

Goodluck
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post Oct 4 2017, 05:26 PM

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If you saw ads on jobstreet, try apply via their HR email as well.
They will definitely look into it rather than clicking not suitable /ignore your application at jobstreet.

As said above, the filter system in Jobstreet is a double edge sword. Good for HR/agent for ease of filtering candidates by *racist* and bad for foreigners.

Malaysian still ok la to get approved by MOM. Got special rate some more compare to other nationality.


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post Oct 8 2017, 01:28 PM

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I think it really depends on the field you are in. I applied a few jobs from Jobsdb and also gave my details to one agent. One week later, I got an interview that I applied from Jobsdb and another interview from agent. I manage to receive offer from both company few days after the interview.

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post Oct 12 2017, 03:22 AM

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QUOTE(active92 @ Oct 8 2017, 01:28 PM)
I think it really depends on the field you are in. I applied a few jobs from Jobsdb and also gave my details to one agent. One week later, I got an interview that I applied from Jobsdb and another interview from agent. I manage to receive offer from both company few days after the interview.
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which industry / position were you applying for
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post Oct 12 2017, 01:26 PM

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QUOTE(innsean @ Oct 12 2017, 03:22 AM)
which industry / position were you applying for
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I looked for .Net Developer and I'm currently working as Application Developer.
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post Oct 12 2017, 04:41 PM

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Anyone here jobless and take up a job at Sg as Production Operator? sad.gif


TSChloise
post Oct 12 2017, 09:02 PM

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QUOTE(aussiebum @ Oct 4 2017, 12:08 AM)
It's hard to secure a job nowadays especially foreigners... MOM been tightened the criteria ever year. I suggest besides jobstreet u should use other platforms like indeed(i found mine here), monsters, jobscentral.

Jobstreet will filter out all those foreigners into another inbox, which is normally not seen by default when employer login into the dashboard which makes it not so visible. No companies will tell in job ads that they r hiring foreigners, just keep on applying and they will contact you if they r hiring.

Goodluck
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Thanks for your sharing. i'll try another channel and see

TSChloise
post Oct 12 2017, 09:08 PM

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QUOTE(sai86 @ Oct 4 2017, 05:26 PM)
If you saw ads on jobstreet, try apply via their HR email as well.
They will definitely look into it rather than clicking not suitable /ignore your application at jobstreet.

As said above, the filter system in Jobstreet is a double edge sword. Good for HR/agent for ease of filtering candidates by *racist* and bad for foreigners.

Malaysian still ok la to get approved by MOM. Got special rate some more compare to other nationality.
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Ya i did send to the recruiter's email but no news too.
but you got your point too that if I submit thru Jobstreet the chances will be lesser if compare to email them directly.
I'll try thru agents and see
TSChloise
post Oct 12 2017, 09:11 PM

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QUOTE(active92 @ Oct 8 2017, 01:28 PM)
I think it really depends on the field you are in. I applied a few jobs from Jobsdb and also gave my details to one agent. One week later, I got an interview that I applied from Jobsdb and another interview from agent. I manage to receive offer from both company few days after the interview.
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Wah congrats so you're now working in SG d?
i feel that I'll be harder as I'm not fresh grad anymore and already have some experience here
TSChloise
post Oct 12 2017, 09:12 PM

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QUOTE(IWTD1122 @ Oct 12 2017, 04:41 PM)
Anyone here jobless and take up a job at Sg as Production Operator? sad.gif
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if after form 5 can try
if just graduated frm Universiti not recommend

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