Job Prospects for Indian Students in Singapore

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Don't get fooled by the small size of this island country as economically Singapore packs a powerful punch. Singapore is one of the four 'Asian Tiger' economies, along with Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan, defined by rapid economic growth.
The country is eager to acquire foreign talent and offers extremely lucrative salaries to entice the international workforce. The country is also well known to be open to outsiders and provide safety and efficiency combined with a welcoming attitude towards foreigners and a high standard of living making Singapore one of the most sought-after countries for international students looking to work in the country.
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Students looking to stay back in Singapore after they have pursued their education can do so for one to three months depending on their student visa. Indian students can also apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) for one year to stay in Singapore to look for relevant employment, provided, they have completed their education at a recognized and approved Institute of Higher Learning in Singapore. Students must understand that this is a non-renewable visit pass and in case they are not able to acquire the employment which makes them eligible for a Work Permit by the end of that year, they would have to return to their home country.
Singapore enjoys a free market economy and has often been listed among the least corrupt nations in the world. The government has also kept the unemployment numbers low pegging currently at 1.90% (Feb 2023). The ports of Singapore are one of the busiest ports in the world because of their massive exports.
Top Job Sectors in Singapore for Indian Students
The workforce in the country is a healthy mix of Chinese, Malay, and Indian workers, as well as expatriates from all over the world. Singapore has often struggled to fill jobs as per a study conducted by Manpower Group's 2018 Talent Shortage Survey and the main reason for the talent shortage is the lack of relevant skills and experience.
However, candidates looking to work in Singapore can check out the following job sectors that require international talent:
Other most searched jobs in Singapore include:
- Data scientists
- Product managers
- User experience designers
- HR professionals
- Marketing professionals.
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Popular Graduate Jobs in Singapore
The list below shows popular graduate job sectors in various fields:
International companies with operations in Singapore include:
Provided below is a list of international companies with their operations in Singapore that are a major hit among the Indian student workforce.
Accenture |
AXA |
BNP Paribas |
Citibank |
Deloitte |
Deutsche Bank |
EY |
ExxonMobil |
GlaxoSmithKline |
HSBC |
IBM |
InterContinental Hotels Group |
Johnson & Johnson |
KPMG |
Novartis |
PwC |
Proctor & Gamble |
Shell |
Often termed the Gateway to Asia, Indians with a flair for travel can travel by air or sea to surrounding countries and explore locations such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia when not working. Got more questions regarding job prospects in Singapore? Kindly put your queries in the comments below.
Due to stiff competition in the job market, obtaining a job can be tough and those looking for employment are recommended to build connections, obtain work experience, and display their qualifications and skills to prospective employers.
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