5 Tips on How to get a Tech Job in Singapore 🇸🇬 | expats looking for employment pass
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- Here are 5 tips I tell my friends who are interested in coming to Singapore to work in tech on an employment pass. Hope this is helpful!
4:05 - Tip #1 Look at the right online places when job hunting
5:46 - Tip #2 Network and build relationships in your home country and in Singapore
9:45 - Tip #3 Transfer internally with a tech company if possible
10:47 - Tip #4 Figure out your value add and angle
11:44 - Join an entrepreneurship program
Job search websites:
talenttribe.asia
angel.co
e27.co/jobs
www.techinasia.com/jobs
Community forum:
elpha.com
Entrepreneurship programs:
www.joinef.com
www.antler.co/singapore
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Hi all, feel free to sort through my collected articles on working in tech in Singapore on my blog: thefanggirl.com/category/work-abroad-in-singapore/
I like that the video is structured in a very informative way. It answered so many of my questions and even had some extra info that turned out to be what I needed.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks :) Let me know if you have any more questions! I'm thinking of doing another video on this
Such a great video with lots of great tips and insights.
I’m a new settler in Singapore and in search of jobs in Tech industry, your video is really helpful, thank you so much!
Thanks Cindy! Let me know if there are other questions you have - maybe I can make them into videos
Great insights!
You have a very lovely voice! :)
Thanks for this video, it was super helpful on the topic.
I'm a mechanical engineer with about 10 years work experience and I've bounced around a bit and also gained experience as a ui/ux deisnger working both for myself as an entrepreneur and some other metal works fabrication companies here in Nigeria.
I would.like to explore partnering with anyone in singapore in setting up a green energy production firm with target markets in Africa. Nigeria in particular since the government is going to deregulate that industry very soon. Whee can I go to network and secondly, I would.like ti come through your route by first coming into the country, cuz I believe in the boots on the ground approach as this pits me up close and infront of prospects. What can of jobs can I do to sustain myself first before doing what I really came for. Thanks
nice video
Thank you for the updating I really want to came to Singapore I need a job, but I am a professional welder I really care I just need a job in Singapore from Cameroon
I highly recommend you take a look at the different work passes and see what you're eligible for: www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits
Watching this Dec 1st
Hi Emily, thanks for the info. They are incredibly helpful! I am curious that as a person not from engineer background, how do you get yourself familiar with the tech knowledge/terms etc from scratch?
Start with reading tech news, such as tech crunch, Tech in Asia, e27, or anything that talks about the tech space to familiarize yourself. You should become knowledgeable about the industry vertical if you want to get into it. You can also look into networking events or communities to start meeting people in the space. Try lunchclub.ai as well-that’s an online remote networking platform where many techies are on.
@@TheFangGirl thank you so much for the detailed reply! it's very helpful
Isn’t Singapore pay half of US pay?
I got a job offer from a MNC company i. singapore. Currently waiting for my Employment Pass visa to be approved. So anxious about it worried that might visa might get rejected
Congrats on the offer! You should be proud of yourself. Tbh, there's no use worrying about the potential of your EP getting rejected since your fate now lies in their hands. Normally it's a few weeks to a month, but hope you get notified sooner.
Hi Em!
Thank you for sharing an inside perspective on Singapore. For someone deciding where to spend the next few year of his life, your info is enormously helpful!
Can you give an update on the tech salary range for devs and data scientists in Singapore post-COVID?
Salary information on Glassdoor fluctuates wildly. I have 2-3 yr exp in data science. Based on online info, the average annual salary varies from 70k to 140k annually.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I don't want HR to toss my CV into the bin because of unrealistic salary expectations. Nor do I want to be jaded after finding out I could have asked for 25% more and still got the job.
Much appreciated!
Bokai
Do you want to connect online? I will be moving to Singapore too and looking for people to ask questions.
Hi, I'm a new subscriber who's interested in entering the Tech scene in Asia. I was wondering if tech is also flourishing in Taiwan, if you might know? Would love to see a video about what you think the opportunities in tech are there and possibly your experience of the culture, if you might have some knowledge and be interested in discussing that 😊
Sure thing! I'll try and do a video on it - I only know a bit around the tech scene in Taiwan, but I can pull in some friends in Taiwan to help and give insight
@@TheFangGirl thanks for your reply, that would be amazing!☺️
Hello! I read your blog and think you're amazing!
What is the Singapore tech job market like now? Are there jobs available for foreigners/Americans anymore? Is it worth applying?
Aw thank you! It's picking up, but many of the roles are for Singaporeans only. That being said, there are still roles that are available for foreigners/Americans, but many are for middle management, director, and executive levels. I would definitely look at bigger companies who have the budget and are hiring in Q1 2021.
I would still apply because if you don't try, it's an automatic no. But definitely check with the company beforehand if they can hire an expat so you don't waste your time.
Hi @Emily thanks for the wonderful info. Need small advice from you currently I am from india doing work in one of top mnc company I checked with internally for onsite there is no chance for me. From past few months I am searching job in SG in platform of cloud technologies I have 3+ exp could you suggest me for the process for that to get over job in sg it's will more helpful to me thanks in advance
Hi Rajesh, sorry for the late reply, but you can definitely look on talent tribe to look for roles that may be suitable for you: talenttribe.asia/
Hello em!i thank u for this video.im more interested working in singapore as support technician with 5 years of experience.i just wanna know on how to apply and get a job in singapore.thanks
Work hard, network as much as possible, and you can do if
from your experience, do you you need a university degree to get a job and move to singapore as an expat? or is having multiple years of experience enough?
That's tough. I do believe Singapore gvt looks at everything in totality, but I did have to send a copy of my diploma and list my university, as well as any honor programs I was in. Years of experience is great. This is my shot in the dark, but I do think that marquee brands will help you elevate your resume when coming to Singapore--they want to see what you can bring to the workforce here and why they would bring in another expat than give the job to a local.
I currently am working for a fintech startup that is based in Singapore (I'm not based in SG). In the long term, I would like to be working in Singapore. I have made it known to my managers (based in SG) that I would like to take on a bigger responsibility e.g upcoming projects for career growth. I have seen a lot of people's profiles. It seems that everyone has some sort of professional certification but do they really play a role to get a job? Do you have any advice on my current position?
I don't have a professional certification (just a bachelor degree) and I was able to get an employment pass bc of my startup experience. You have to have an edge and some sort of niche skillset to bring to Singapore - that is important in having a case of coming to SG. I would still try if I were you and transfer to Singapore bc it's a thriving space, especially within fintech. Do you have colleagues who moved overseas with the fintech startup?
@@TheFangGirl I see, it's been a year since I graduated college. The works getting repetitive (I enjoy it! but I'm not sure how that will set me for a niche skillset other than taking on a bigger responsibility). I have not had any colleagues who moved overseas. However, I'm well aware there were supposed to be roles filled in my country locally but ultimately those roles & people were moved to the SG office instead due to skills (Similar to what you've mentioned)
@@KenWorkProduction You can start conversations with people at work and see if there's a chance your company would sponsor you to go. There has to be a business need for them too - I'd also recommend looking at other roles already open in Singapore to see if you can snag an interview to get a feel of what it's like. Tbh, I feel like those with more technical backgrounds would have a higher chance of finding a job here
@@TheFangGirl I'll have to find my own ways I suppose!. Appreciate the comments & who knows we may cross path someday haha!
plase tellme job search website in singapore
Take a look in the caption of the video! There are resources I've linked that can help you.
Im interested madam
I have heard it's become very difficult to get e pass in Singapore now also there's company wise limit , is it true?
Do you mean the Employment Pass?
There's a list of work passes you can look at: www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits
If referring to the EP, it is harder to get since they also raised the salary minimum for candidates to earn at least $5,000 a month. The quota for hiring nationals and foreigners vary from sector to sector.
@@TheFangGirl yes I was talking about e pass
Can I asked how many day's your visa get approve by MoM?
It depends! Mine took a month or so during covid but it varies for other people. Some have said a couple of weeks, but I’d recommend having an agency help you. It’s the best way since they’ve been in the business for the whole time
What tech job is the most in demand 2023-2024?
Mobile development?
Web development?
Ai?
Would Software development be too competitive?
I speculate anything in AI or GPU hardware but I’m not an expert haahah
Hiii em !!
Is degree is mandatory in Singapore for software engineers ?
It isn't mandatory, but as a foreigner, the government will definitely look at your college transcripts, where you went, and what experiences you had during your application process.
For hiring companies:
If you're competing for software engineers, but didn't have a degree, they will definitely want to see you have built projects/apps, went to hackathons, and have engineering experience. They will want to hire foreigners with 3+ years of experience
@@TheFangGirl am a highschool Cs student from India. But now am a self learned software engineer. After high-school am thinking about to go some bootcamp for more skills and projects. If once I done it can I get any job there. Would you help me to get more connections
Hopping you can help me better than anyone .
Good evening very much mam...
I am from India. I have completed my Electrical and electronics engineering in 2021, and I am more interested in electronics chip manufacturing field. Can you pls guide me how should I get a job in Malaysia.I hope you will respond as soon as possible....
##Stay safe stay healthy##.
Not sure about jobs in Malaysia :/ I am in Singapore
@@TheFangGirl Yes In Singapore only Electronics manufacturing company is their. I am from India.I want to do job in this company.Can you pls guide me....
You don’t want to try other fields? You are more skilled in a complicated field of work than alot of the talent coming from developed countries but it would be harder for you to get an EP or working visa as compared to them, it’s just how it is. It might be easier if you maybe open up to software engineering as that alone is less niche and just has more job listings instead and also go via outsourcing agencies, i know they take a cut but they really are the way for you. That is my experience with the lovely and talented engineering colleagues from india. That being said yes there are engineering roles in semicon companies in singapore if you’re really that good to be a firmware engineer or something like that, less competition as not many people know how to do it. And yes, listen to her take on networking, it may sound cliche or hand wavy to you but its totally true and either gained through her experience or a matter of her being more outgoing growing up in the states and so being cultivated to be more social comparatively, look where she is now. Requirements for engineers are much higher, and even more so for you either as a firmware engineer or being where you’re from if you want a pay package competitive to say someone from the usa, not because they automatically pay you less because of your country of domicile but that’s another matter altogether, so network and get on good terms with a recruiter.
I want to work in Singapore also... my worry is i don't have any friends or relatives working Singapore right now.... =( I hope someone assist me to do that... I really appreciate that help so much =)
check out SG Global Network! they have great resources for those interested in living in Singapore: singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg/
@@TheFangGirl Oh my!!! Thank you so much 😄
Why do have an American accent??
Born and raised in the US ~ I am American
Great insights!
Please is it easy to immigrate to Singapore without a job offer? Is it easy to find a job when you get there? Can I go there and search for a job there?