Jobhunting

Okay, lets start from the very basic, first step of the many tricky steps. Of course in order for you to work here you need to have a job here. That one is a no brainer. Even a stray dog on the curb knows this. But how to find the opportunities and where to find them?????? 


WEBSITES


Well, the easiest and the most convenient way is to look for them over the internet. 3 most famous websites are :

1.1 http://www.jobstreet.com.sg/

1.2 http://jobscentral.com.sg/

1.3 http://sg.jobsdb.com/sg

However i don't really fancy using the last one because quite a lot of  doubles and spam-looking ads. Although these websites are convenient as you can just click-and-send your resume easily, there is a downside for these sites. Its basically because there are tens of thousands of people out there, including the natives(Singaporeans) that also think and do the same. and sometimes some of the ads are already expired/closed. So it will be much better if you go straight away to the company's website and e-mail the HR/Hiring Manager your resume. Or,you can jot down the company's address and snail-mail them. I heard people sez it is the bestest way of doin it. 

During my jobhunting time, i have never actually snail mail any companies, mostly i looked up the companies info then i e-mailed them. If any of you are going to do it this way i wish you all the best because I remember sending out 50+ resumes and only got 1 reply. 

However, do not get demotivated with that fact and numbers my fellow friends, because there are still 2 other ways for you to find a job in this republic. 


2. NEWSPAPER


The next method is through local newspaper. This is possibly the most effective way because most of the company that advertised their job in the newspaper usually need people urgently. Furthermore, there are so few people that buy and read newspaper nowadays, so less competitors compared to finding one over the net. lol. But, the tricky part is how to get a hold of the local newspaper when you are not in Singapore? yeah that one I cannot help you. This method is only applicable for people that go to Singapore, stay here for like weeks-a month just for job hunting. I know some Malaysians do it this way.




RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

The last method is using agencies. This one is the one that i least favoured, because these people will always lowballing you says you lack exp lack this lack that and lower you salary to get their maximum profit. Well, if you are a graduate from Japan like me, you can try either of these :

2.1 http://www.pasona.com.sg/

2.2  http://www.jac-recruitment.sg/

Again, even being a Japanese speaker didn't help me much landing a job using these 2 services. Its quite frustrating because back in Malaysia, JAC malaysia have been calling me like day and night even when I was still in Tokushima, asking me whether I already have a job, cos they have plenty of opportunities bla bla bla. The agents name were Jenny and Stephanie. Man they were so annoying. Everytime i have to answer them i have already accepted an offer from this lame company name C*n*n. haha

hunting for a job in Singapore was quite depressing back then because i know that being a Japanese speaker in Malaysia makes me the hot shit, every Japanese company wants me to work with them, the only downside is they are paying peanuts. lol. But it is totally different here, the Japanese speaker ace card just doesn't work. I will explain to you the reason why in future post. In online forums some malaysians say that sending out your resumes with a Malaysian address decrease you chances by A LOT. Anyway its all good now since i managed to secure a job here, and feel very lucky that i managed to do so with only 4 months job experience.


Of course these 3 methods are not the only methods available. there are many other methods such as having an uncle who knows a hiring manager here or even better, borned as a relative to an MD or a GM in a company here. Good Luck!