1. Work in Singapore
If you are a senior talent who meets the below requirements,
you can consider applying for the Personalised Employment Pass
Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)
- Overseas applicants should have a minimally last drawn
monthly salary of S$18,000 or hold a skilled migrant visa. - The PEP is not tied to a specific employer and is granted on the
strength of an EP holder's individual merits. It also allows the
holder to remain in Singapore for up to six months in
between jobs
Job Search Channels
- Contact Singapore's Job Portal, Jobs@Singapore
- Career & networking events organised by Contact Singapore
- E-mailers sent by Contact Singapore.
- Job sites
- Potential employers' websites
- Headhunters & recruiting firms
- Referral from friends/family
- The Recruit section of Singapore's The Straits Times
Saturday edition - Networking is one of the most effective methods of meeting
potential employers. You may like to print a set of personal
name cards for such events.
- Send your resume and job application together
- Provide supporting documents (such as school certificates
and testimonials) or demo reels (if you are in the creative industry) - Most employers accept resumes via email
- Keep your resume short (about 2-3 pages)
and succinct. - List your relevant work experience and educational
qualifications, starting with the most recent - Put your most important skills at the beginning
- Most employers only inform candidates if they are
shortlisted for an interview - The interview process differs from employer to
employer and ranges from 2 weeks to 2-3 months - If you are currently overseas, employers may
interview you over the phone or video conference,
or their local office may conduct the interview - Some employers may require candidates to
prepare an essay or presentation - Employers in Singapore usually look for:
- | Qualifications |
- | Ability to adapt |
- | International outlook |
- | Basic English etc. |
- Deciding whether to take up the job will
be one of the most important decisions
you'll be making - Most employers will require you to sign
an employment contract upon acceptance
of the job - The contract will lay out the terms of your
employment including your salary,
bonuses, working hours, etc - You will usually be given 2-5 days to go
through the terms before you need to sign
the contract
- Non-Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents will
need an Employment Pass (EP) to work in Singapore - Mid-skilled non-citizens may apply for the S Pass
- Application of work visas are done by the employer
- Application can be done online or manually
- Your employer will receive an In-Principle Approval
(IPA) letter upon approval of your Employment
Pass (EP) or S Pass - The IPA letter must be produced upon collection
of the EP or S Pass from the Ministry of Manpower
Work Pass Division - The IPA letter is valid for six months from the date
of the letter - You can collect your EP / S Pass from the Employment
Pass Service Centre (EPSC) only after you arrive
in Singapore - Validity is up to two years for first-time applicants
and up to three years for EP / S Pass renewals
- You may choose to engage a relocation company or take care of the relocation yourself
- Things to look out for:
- Contact Singapore holds welcome sessions for those who are planning
to relocate to Singapore
- | Housing | - | Healthcare | - | Transportation |
- | Children's Education | - | Banking Services | - | Communication |
- Holders of an EP or S Pass can apply for Permanent
Residence under the Professionals/Technical
Personnel and Skilled Workers Scheme. It takes
at least 6 months to process the application - If you are a PR, you can sponsor your spouse
and unmarried children below 21 years old to apply
for PR - You can apply for citizenship if you are above 21 years
of age and have spent 2 years as a PR in Singapore - All applications are subject to the approval
of the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority
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