Jobs in Singapore for Filipinos 2012 | How to Get a Job and Work in Singapore

Are you one of the millions of Filipinos who dream to work and live in Singapore? Jobs in Singapore are waiting for you. You can job hunt, walk in personally by going to SG since it doesnt require us visa or simply apply to the legit online websites that are hiring and offer jobs and available positions every minute. I have discussed the best ways on how to land a job in Singapore if youre a Filipino in this page. Its 2012 and Singapore is still amongst the Top 10 Most Expensive Cities in the World to live in. For quite some time now, its also one of the favorite countries of overseas workers, expatriate, foreigners and locals. Filipinos, Indians, Americans, Malaysians, and some Middle Eastern workers dream to work and live in Singapore. But why is that? Its too expensive there, the rent, the food and lifestyle. Why do Pinoys still prefer working in Singapore? Some reasons I can think of are career opportunities, growth, the salary, cleanliness, close to home, nice weather and independence. Jobs in Singapore this 2012 cover majority in the IT area, web developers, mobile apps developers, flash developers, finance, auditing, accounting, logistics, call center jobs, architecture, CAD draftsmen, nurses, hotel and restaurant services, food and beverage, bartenders, waiters and waitress, customer service and supports, casino staff, and admin jobs. There are full time jobs, part time or temporary jobs and contractual jobs for every employee. How to get hired and have a job in Singapore, well Ive discussed the best possible ways for all Filipinos here including how to stay in SG, how to job hunt, what are the requirements and documents you need to pass, how much is the budget and how to be a resident citizen of Singapore.

How to apply for a job in Singapore?

If youre a Filipino, its easier because you can reach Singapore in an hour flight. Airfares are usually low especially to some local and domestic airlines like Tiger Airways, Cebu Pacific, AirphilExpress and Philippine Airlines. Sometimes it costs 1500 roundtrip or 2000. On high peak, it reaches up to 5000 pesos and above. But really, it costs as much as a trip to Boracay so why bother. Anywayz, so its better to get to SG before you submit your resume to the hiring company since they always require Singaporeans and people who are there at present and its also an advantage for you in case you are called for an interview. Before you apply, you mus

Requirements and documents you need to bring with you when applying for a job in Singapore are: Resume or CV

Authenticated Diploma Authenticated TOR (Transcript of Records) Work and employment certificates from previous employers, must be related to the job you are applying Some certifications of trainings related on your career or job applying EPEC Letter this is optional and is granted to those who wish to stay up to one year in Singapore NSO birth certificate you can apply for this online for free. But having this letter doesnt guarantee you will have a job in SG.

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Requirements to bring with you in your travel are passport, return tickets, hotel accommodation itinerary, money to afford your stay, valid IDs and letter of invitation in case youre staying with a friend or relative whos in SG. But I recommend you buy roundtrip tickets with 3 to 5 days interval and hotel accommodation already so the immigration officer wont interrogate you so much. The immigration officers are so strict we all know that. Once you are in Singapore, you can apply for jobs online, and apply to offices personally by reading the classified ads from reputable newspaper called, TheStrait Times. These trusted websites offer thousands of jobs in Singapore everyday: Jobsdb Singapore Jobstreet Singapore Monster SG Strait Times jobs Make your Resume/CV impressive and your certificates must be related to the job youre applying. Stand out, be different, and impress the recruiters in the interview. There are lots of people who are also applying for jobs, so competition is always high. Most importantly, be courteous.

How to go to Singapore from the Philippines

Singapore is a member of ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nation) and is an open country, so you dont need a visa to go here if youre a Filipino and a holder of Philippine passport. (See visa exemption for Filipinos to see the other countries that doesn't require us visa prior to arrival) When you arrived in Singapore, the immigration personnel will grant you 14 to 30 days pass to stay. In most cases, they will grant you 30 days. Like any other country, you can always ask for an extension depending on your purpose. You can request to extend by getting a EPEC letter from the ICA (Immigration and Checkpoints Authority). Its free and done online at this link. Read the requirements and conditions carefully.

How much money should I bring with me when job hunting in Singapore?
Because Singapore is one of the top most expensive cities in the world, the cost of living is so high. The ideal budget for a Filipino is 30,000 pesos if he/she stays with a friend or a relative. If you will be staying in a hotel, you need more money for that. Remember, you also have other expenses like meals, taxi/bus/mrt fares, and some unexpected stuff. Also remember, you cannot bring more than 10,000 units for any currency to comply with the anti-money laundering. If you have 30,000 pesos, you better have them exchanged to US dollars or SG dollars.

Benefits of working in Singapore

There are great benefits and privileges working in Singapore. One is granted the same benefits and privileges as the local Singaporeans. Probationary period is ranging from 3 months to 6 months before you become a regular employee. There are different work passes depending on the salary. S Pass is given for workers with salary of SG$1800 to SG$2499 while E Pass is given for workers with salary of SG$2500 and above.

Filipinos love it in SG because its close to home (the Philippines), the weather and timezone is the same, the salary is amazing, the people are so disciplined, less crime, its damn clean and its a beautiful and modern city. Also you can bring your families after applying for a permanent resident citizen.

How to apply for a permanent residence in Singapore?

After working for 6 months, you can apply for a Permanent Residence in Singapore. Once approved, like any other countries, you can then bring your family members and reside in Singapore. You can then receive the Singapore Citizenship after continuously staying for 2 years as permanent resident.