Recruitment Agency

[Vanessa]

Hi

I am interested in coming to live in Singapore. Myself and my Fiance are from South Africa and both have degrees and work experience.
Is there an agency we can deal with who can help us find work, or is best to just mail companies directly?

Thanks
Vanessa

[mohansktrt]

Mostly jobs in SG are deal through consultancy. So associate with some agency and inform you travel plan and send your resumes 10 days or 2 weeks before of your travel.

From this site you can find job openings and agency details in SG.

jobsdb
jobscentral
jobstreet

All the best ..... Good Luck

[bechampions]

ive been wondering about the same thing...and ive been advised to have a job in hand before i get there, i suppose ur employer arranges ur visa for u and all, and from what i think applying thru agencies seems to be the best idea although ive yet to do that seeing how bad the economy is

[ecureilx]

Originally Posted by bechampions

ive been wondering about the same thing...and ive been advised to have a job in hand before i get there, i suppose ur employer arranges ur visa for u and all, and from what i think applying thru agencies seems to be the best idea although ive yet to do that seeing how bad the economy is

Well, the Singapore work pass for foreigners has a couple of categories, for higher qualified professionals, and lesser qualified professionals.

However, you need a job, and an eligible employer - meaning the employer has to be eligible to employ foreigners by meeting certain requirements, such as the ratio of local vs foreign employees and that ration varies based upon specific industries.

And once you have secured a job, the employer is the one who applies for your work pass.

BTW, I noticed you posted on the forum on another thread that you are in Geography.

Singapore looks for 'relevant skills' so if you are a graduate in Geography, and apply for a hotel job, or other jobs, regardless of your experience, the likelihood of the pass being approved is very very low.

Look for jobs relevant to your qualification.

I am not in a position to advice on your scope, but check the universities, as research Assistant - you get good pay, comparable to private sector, and a lot of benefits !!

Cheers

[bechampions]

Originally Posted by ecureilx

Well, the Singapore work pass for foreigners has a couple of categories, for higher qualified professionals, and lesser qualified professionals.

However, you need a job, and an eligible employer - meaning the employer has to be eligible to employ foreigners by meeting certain requirements, such as the ratio of local vs foreign employees and that ration varies based upon specific industries.

And once you have secured a job, the employer is the one who applies for your work pass.

BTW, I noticed you posted on the forum on another thread that you are in Geography.

Singapore looks for 'relevant skills' so if you are a graduate in Geography, and apply for a hotel job, or other jobs, regardless of your experience, the likelihood of the pass being approved is very very low.

Look for jobs relevant to your qualification.

I am not in a position to advice on your scope, but check the universities, as research Assistant - you get good pay, comparable to private sector, and a lot of benefits !!

Cheers

wow thanks for that advice...probably the best answer ive gotten out of the several forums ive joined on the internet! well ive never actually planned on doing anything related to geography...i wouldnt say im really all that interested in it but hey ive never tried. and moreover...what jobs r there that relate to geography anyway?! i always thot precisely 0...

[ecureilx]

you can do some feelers with the two top universities here, NTU and NUS.

Research Assistants fulfill more than researching, and mostly on academic roles, and get good and excellent pay. Plus the Uni staff are equivalent to Government servents and benefits galore.

Take a look-see

Cheers

[bechampions]

Originally Posted by ecureilx

you can do some feelers with the two top universities here, NTU and NUS.

Research Assistants fulfill more than researching, and mostly on academic roles, and get good and excellent pay. Plus the Uni staff are equivalent to Government servents and benefits galore.

Take a look-see

Cheers

yea i did look thru available positions briefly...i suppose they all need experience for such positions! i'll try my luck tho and send out resumes as often as i can..

im submitting CVs to job agencies based in singapore as often as i can...agencies such as hays and michael page...somehow i think chances of me ending up there aren't high unless i go to singapore and look for a job while im there...that doesnt seem realistic either since i'll end up spending all my money if i dont land a job within a few months

[Sono]

Originally Posted by ecureilx

Well, the Singapore work pass for foreigners has a couple of categories, for higher qualified professionals, and lesser qualified professionals.

However, you need a job, and an eligible employer - meaning the employer has to be eligible to employ foreigners by meeting certain requirements, such as the ratio of local vs foreign employees and that ration varies based upon specific industries.

And once you have secured a job, the employer is the one who applies for your work pass.

BTW, I noticed you posted on the forum on another thread that you are in Geography.

Singapore looks for 'relevant skills' so if you are a graduate in Geography, and apply for a hotel job, or other jobs, regardless of your experience, the likelihood of the pass being approved is very very low.

Look for jobs relevant to your qualification.

I am not in a position to advice on your scope, but check the universities, as research Assistant - you get good pay, comparable to private sector, and a lot of benefits !!

Cheers

Hi I am US citizen that was actually born and raised in SIngapore. Unfortunately I had to relocate back to the States to attend university. I have been away 20 years!! My husband and I have thought about relocating to Australia...at least that would put us a lot closer to Singapore. I am a licensed Sonographer and was wondering if there are jobs in this field available in SIngapore? Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated. I have always considered Singapore my home and miss it so much. Would love to be back over there.

[ecureilx]

I am not so sure what a sonographer does.

In any case, you can flip through the various job sites, and get an idea.

Cheers

[Sono]

Originally Posted by ecureilx

I am not so sure what a sonographer does.

In any case, you can flip through the various job sites, and get an idea.

Cheers

A sonographer performs ultrasounds... like when a women is pregnant. I know in some countries the doctors actually perform the scans. I was wondering if that was the case in SIngapore? Thanks.