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Singapore
Job Resources
There are a number of ways to search for jobs in Singapore, including networking, headhunters, job advertisements, the Internet and professional associations.
Employment Trends
Singapore's economy has contracted by 3.7 percent, the sharpest decrease in seven years, but is recovering.
Information Technology
Computer and online games, digital animation and mobile communications will create 3,000 skilled jobs over the next few years.
Engineering
The engineering sector in Singapore is capitalizing on the strong culture of innovation and sound intellectual property protection laws.
Accounting and Finance
The financial industry employs over 86,000 people, or four percent of the total employment.
General Business - Sales & Marketing
The increasing wealth of the region directly relates to the growth in sales and marketing and the need for experienced workers in these fields.
Biomedical Sciences
The biomedical sciences industry is becoming a fast-growing sector in Singapore.
Top Companies
The following list represents companies reporting the largest assets/revenues in the country. More than 400,000 additional corporate profiles can be found in Going Global's Employer Directory.
Business and Networking
In Singapore, networking is a very important part of doing business.
Financial Considerations
Singapore is regarded as one of the most expensive places to live in Asia.
Work Permits/Visas
Singapore has several broad categories of visas for individuals wishing to study, work or visit.
Resume/CVs
In Singapore, the terms "CV" and "résumé" are interchangeable. Both terms refer to a full and detailed application history.
Interviewing Advice
Companies in Singapore commonly pay for airfare, as well as accommodations, for the number of days a prospective employee is required to be in the country for an interview.
Cultural Advice
Although Western business practices are seen in modern day Singapore, businesses are still run very much like a family.
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