New members of the Singapore forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023

Hello joyquive9,

Welcome to Expat.com 

I suggest you start by reading the Living in Singapore guide for expats.

After that, if you want to discuss any other topic, feel free to start a new conversation on the Singapore forum in order to be able to interact with other members.

Cheers,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

Hello Everyone,

Wonderful to meet you all, it seems like a lovely community here

I'm a British citizen currently seeking a job in Singapore and will require a work visa sponsorship to work in the country. I've been applying to marketing/partnership jobs for a few months now without any luck on websites such as LinkedIn and JobStreet and it's starting to feel impossible

I've got 4+ years of experience in marketing and managing partnerships but it seems not many organisations are willing to open up the role to foreigners. I'm a Native English speaker who can also converse in Cantonese & Mandarin.

Please let me know if you think I'm missing a trick, I would appreciate any advice you have and would be happy to share my resume!

@SGhereicome The missing trick might be having skills that are lacking in the local population - only then can a foreigner be hired. Ask yourself: What can I do on top of what a similarly skilled Singaporean applicant is able to?

Hie everybody

My name is innocent Tagarira I am 40yrs old and I am Zimbabwean currently living in the united Arab Emirates.i am a mechanical fitter with 10 years experience and I am looking forward to work and live in Singapore if I get any job offer in singapore.how best do I go about securing a job and work visa in Singapore.

@innocent tagarira hello and welcome !

For a good start on the forum, please read the Living in Singapore guide for expats specially the articles under the Work and Visa section.

You are also recommended to create your CV in the Jobs in Singapore section of the website for better exposure.

All the best

Bhavna

Greeting member,

Calls me Taban Joseph, from the Republic of south Sudan.

The young nation in Africa, Pace and love be with you all.

I am interest in moving to Singapore, currently staying a lone in Juba (South Sudan Capital).

I am single, 28 year old, studied Diploma in computer science and, have 4 year experience working for internet service provider (ISP) as a TAC Network Engineer, NOC Engineer, Customer service and network technician.

I researched Singapore provide visa free for Republic of South Sudan. But still i need to be open over my interest in relocation in Singapore. And also there is high need to further my education from Singapore while working.

It will be of greater immense if only one person in this forum getting touch with my sincere interest to move in Singapore, the good Good will blessed him/ her.

For jobs purposed, I can work in a different types of organization, companies and other private sectors.

I am truly gladly to join this forum

May the almighty God inspired them who develop this flat form, for us as a community of the world.

Thank you all.

Taban Joseph

Hi all,

I'm Asha from Liberia, I will love to move to Singapore, get a job and meet new friends.

I wouldn't mind if anyone can help enlightened me on pros n cons of Singapore.

Thanks and it's a pleasure to have you all here.

@ashagoll157 You are welcome to read, on this forum, the many discussions of pros and cons of Singapore - a great place to live if you have sufficient money.

Finding a job is basicall only possible with very good (and recognised educational credentials and applicable work experience. What can you offer in this respect?

@Julien 

Greetings family am very happy to be here

Am Frank from Ghana and I would like to relocate to

Singapore and work, please what are the requirements,

@nanagyan919 Julien is the international site owner, lives on Mauritius and is unlikely to help with Singapore-specific questions. But I can try:

The requirements depend on the kind of work visa you intend to apply for - so read up on that first!

First and foremost, you must find an employer willing to hire you and apply for your work visa - which is difficult. You basically have a chance only with good (and recognised) educational credentials (e.g. university degree) and a minimum of three years applicable work experience in a field where Singapore lacks local manpower. Do you have that?

@SGhereicome

I understand you very well as I am experiencing the same situation. I am a French citizen, I moved in Singapore in December 2022 to follow my husband who works here with an international organization. I have been looking for a job in clinical research for 9 months and I haven't secured a job yet. I usually applied to job ads (LinkedIn, Indeed), but I was told it was pointless, it was better to meet people and network.

The reason for rejection I have received so far is always the same: "you don't have a local experience" , even if I have 6 years of experience in my field in Europe, Africa and North America.

I think it's difficult for foreigners to find a job here, but as everything in life: nothing is impossible.

Most important, keep applying, network, have courage, don't underestimate you and don't let anybody underestimate you, know your true value.

Good luck,

Sephora

HELLO EVERYONE

i am KALUNGI ASHRAFU MPOZA ,  i am from uganda and am 29years old.

am really glad to be here, i hold a diploma in mechanical/automative engneering and i specialised in  auto electronics . I greatv experience because i have worked with several companies before and after graduating from university.

i always had a dream of moving to singapore for work so that i add on my eperience and widen my knowledge, and obviously go for further studies while working if at all i get the oppotunity.

i am GOD fearing,hardworking and self motivated. i have passion and love for work.

i add on my eperience and widen my knowledge, and obviously go for further studies while working if at all i get the oppotunity.

Sorry to disappoint you, but there is no visa type that allows working AND studying - only one of them at a time. And to work, you need to find a job first. Good luck with that!

@beppi does that mean that an s pass holder cannot enroll to a grad school here in SG?

@stuffimlearning As far as I know, that is not allowed. There might be exemptions if an employer sponsors the studies as part of the employee's work, or for evening classes, but Iam not fa,iliar with the rules there.

Hi everyone, I am Jean, SIngaporean and I am looking to make new friends with the german community as I seek to learn the german language. Cheers!

@jean tan55

Hello l think you got a new friend lm esther

@JulienThank you!

I am Pretty from Cameroon.Will be travelling to Singapore shortly and will like to make new friends.I am 49 years and an English Teacher.

I like travelling,reading,listening to music and beach walks.

@prettymanga80 Welcome to the forum!

When and for how long will you visit Singapore? What are your plans during the visit?