{"id":2790,"date":"2021-07-02T14:31:25","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T06:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/?p=2790"},"modified":"2022-09-28T16:17:01","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T08:17:01","slug":"what-are-the-most-in-demand-jobs-for-expats-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/what-are-the-most-in-demand-jobs-for-expats-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the most in-demand jobs for expats in Singapore?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a vibrant city bustling with multinational companies and job opportunities, Singapore is a magnet for highly-skilled expats. Whether you\u2019re an entry-level professional or you\u2019ve got years of experience under your belt, it\u2019s always a good idea to understand the job market before you begin the job hunt. So without further ado, this Pacific Prime Singapore<\/a> tells you what the most popular and in-demand jobs for expats are in the Lion City.<\/p>\n

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Navigating visas and work passes in Singapore<\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, we don\u2019t live in a borderless world. Work passes are going to be a factor in your job search in Singapore (unless you\u2019re an expat who has permanent residency (PR) in the city-state). To quickly recap, you\u2019ll need to find an employer who\u2019s willing to sponsor your work pass. There are 3 major types of work passes – Work Permit, S Pass, and Employment Pass, and the one you\u2019ll need to apply for will depend on your education, job type, and salary.<\/p>\n

Further reading: <\/strong>Get your head around the latest criteria and requirements for work permits, S Pass, and Employment Pass<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Post-COVID-19 changes to know of<\/h3>\n

While Singapore is known to be expat-friendly and home to a number of foreign-born residents, there has been a tightening up of work pass rules<\/a> to prioritize jobs for Singaporean citizens and PRs amidst the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, it\u2019s even more so important to understand the jobs that are in demand and brush up on your skills in order to secure a job in the city-state.<\/p>\n

Further reading:<\/strong> Find out how the Lion City plans to tackle the economic challenges of the COVID-19.<\/a><\/p>\n

Popular industry in Singapore<\/h2>\n

Singapore\u2019s status as a global business hub and its connectivity is a reason why multinationals typically choose the city-state for their regional headquarters. Core popular industries will have multiple job openings – though the highest-paying jobs are usually C-suite roles and heads of departments. As an established recruitment firm, Michael Page<\/a> offers insights into high-paying jobs in Singapore for foreigners.<\/p>\n

Here are some popular industries to guide your job hunt:<\/p>\n