HOW TO GET A JOB / INTERNSHIP IN SINGAPORE (FOR FOREIGNERS)
1. Locating a Vacancy
For starters, you can try online job listing websites such as JobsBank, Indeed, JobStreet, STJobs and JobsCentral. Specific websites targeted at internships include InternSG, Glints and Stroff.
If you are unsure of what you want, you can speak to recruiters who can recommend you jobs based on your profile. Top agencies include RecruitExpress and Adecco. Alternatively, you can touch base with recruiters through LinkedIn.
It is good to be aware of market rates for salary as you narrow down your job search. Having a baseline figure will also help you in negotiations. Some useful salary guides that we recommend are Adecco, Hays, MorganMcKinley and Hudson.
Understandably, with so many options, you may feel slightly overwhelmed. Feel free to drop us an email at info@successgogo.com if you have any queries and we would be happy to assist.
2. Preparing your Cover Letter and Resume
After you have narrowed down your top 10 companies / positions, it is time to craft your cover letter and resume. Bearing in mind the job listing and its specifications, we highly recommend a tailored cover letter and resume to highlight your key strengths and achievements in order to convince the employer that you are the best candidate for the role. Get a personalized CV review here.
We recommend a targeted approach to your applications. It is obvious when candidates do blanket applications to companies and it sends a poor signal as to your interest in the company. In addition, sending too many applications at once may also result in a clash of potential interviews to be scheduled and it may leave you overwhelmed to handle the interviews to the best of your abilities. Instead, apply to only the companies that you truly feel that you are the best fit for and/or stagger your applications.
3. Visa and Work Permits
Depending on your nationality, you may require a visa to enter Singapore. Check whether you need a Visa here. You can submit your visa application electronically through the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore here. More details here.
Foreigners who intend to work in Singapore must have a valid pass / permit. Common work passes include the Employment Pass for professionals who earn more than S$3,600/month, S Pass for mid-skilled workers who earn more than S$2,200/month, and the Work Holiday Pass for students and graduates aged 18 to 25 who want to work and holiday in Singapore for 6 months (extended pass for Australian students). For more detailed information on the work passes and permits available, please click here.
We are happy to assist if you have any further enquires. Contact us at info@successgogo.com
1. Locating a Vacancy
For starters, you can try online job listing websites such as JobsBank, Indeed, JobStreet, STJobs and JobsCentral. Specific websites targeted at internships include InternSG, Glints and Stroff.
If you are unsure of what you want, you can speak to recruiters who can recommend you jobs based on your profile. Top agencies include RecruitExpress and Adecco. Alternatively, you can touch base with recruiters through LinkedIn.
It is good to be aware of market rates for salary as you narrow down your job search. Having a baseline figure will also help you in negotiations. Some useful salary guides that we recommend are Adecco, Hays, MorganMcKinley and Hudson.
Understandably, with so many options, you may feel slightly overwhelmed. Feel free to drop us an email at info@successgogo.com if you have any queries and we would be happy to assist.
2. Preparing your Cover Letter and Resume
After you have narrowed down your top 10 companies / positions, it is time to craft your cover letter and resume. Bearing in mind the job listing and its specifications, we highly recommend a tailored cover letter and resume to highlight your key strengths and achievements in order to convince the employer that you are the best candidate for the role. Get a personalized CV review here.
We recommend a targeted approach to your applications. It is obvious when candidates do blanket applications to companies and it sends a poor signal as to your interest in the company. In addition, sending too many applications at once may also result in a clash of potential interviews to be scheduled and it may leave you overwhelmed to handle the interviews to the best of your abilities. Instead, apply to only the companies that you truly feel that you are the best fit for and/or stagger your applications.
3. Visa and Work Permits
Depending on your nationality, you may require a visa to enter Singapore. Check whether you need a Visa here. You can submit your visa application electronically through the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore here. More details here.
Foreigners who intend to work in Singapore must have a valid pass / permit. Common work passes include the Employment Pass for professionals who earn more than S$3,600/month, S Pass for mid-skilled workers who earn more than S$2,200/month, and the Work Holiday Pass for students and graduates aged 18 to 25 who want to work and holiday in Singapore for 6 months (extended pass for Australian students). For more detailed information on the work passes and permits available, please click here.
We are happy to assist if you have any further enquires. Contact us at info@successgogo.com