Today, Singapore is one of the hot spot destinations for Pinoys who want to work abroad. All degree holders have better chance of getting hired and salary starts from SGD1,800. IT professionals have the highest salary for it is more on demand in Singapore. The weather is basically just the same in our country so there’s no need to adjust.
How to get there? It’s easy, no visa needed because it is an ASEAN member and air fare range from Php2,000 to Php5,000 only. All you need is ticket and a tourist pass.
What is tourist pass? Tourist pass allows you to stay in Singapore for 14 to 30 days. You could ask for an extension of another 30 days to look for a job. There is also an EPEC pass which entitles you to a one year stay. To know more about the employment pass, click this link: Ministry of Manpower.
The Ministry of Manpower is a department of Singapore government which focuses on manpower needs. This department makes sure that employees are properly compensated. Jobs in Singapore are posted mostly online. But employers prefer applicants who are already in Singapore which means you must be there before you start to submit your resume.