Ever wondered how much income or wages you should be earning in Singapore?
Or whether you are under-paid or over-paid?
Or are you a foreigner trying to find out how much Singaporeans earn?
Well, here are the statistics last updated by the Ministry of Manpower in December 2011.
If you are a graduate of the various institutions of higher learning:
Median Monthly Starting Salary for Graduates, 2009-2010
Source: Graduate Employment Surveys conducted by various institutions of higher education
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
How much can a IT professional earn this year?
Ever wondered how much salaries are in the IT industry?
If you holding a IT job, and wonder what the wages are for IT professionals, here's some information.
Robert Walters, a head-hunting firm, released its 13th annual Global Salary Survey 2012 recently.
Basic salaries, excluding employer's CPF contributions:
If you holding a IT job, and wonder what the wages are for IT professionals, here's some information.
Robert Walters, a head-hunting firm, released its 13th annual Global Salary Survey 2012 recently.
Basic salaries, excluding employer's CPF contributions:
Monday, February 20, 2012
NUS, NTU or SMU? - World university rankings
The National University of Singapore (NUS) was in 28th place, while Nanyang Technological University (NTU) was 58th in the world university rankings by London-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
Singapore has been ranked the 12th best city in the world and the top Asian city for students to pursue a university education. The Best Student Cities ranking by the education and career consultancy compares how attractive 98 cities are as destinations for both local and international students to pursue higher education.
Singapore has been ranked the 12th best city in the world and the top Asian city for students to pursue a university education. The Best Student Cities ranking by the education and career consultancy compares how attractive 98 cities are as destinations for both local and international students to pursue higher education.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
5 lessons from Steve Jobs
A quick read.. 5 social media lessons from Steve Jobs from the team at Likeable Media.
In summary:
1. Stick to what you know
2. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication
3. Be a yardstick of quality
4. Love what you do
5. Think different
For the full write-up, including a link to Steve Job's now-legendary Stanford commencement address in 2005: http://www.likeable.com/2012/01/5-social-media-lessons-from-steve-jobs/
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In summary:
1. Stick to what you know
2. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication
3. Be a yardstick of quality
4. Love what you do
5. Think different
For the full write-up, including a link to Steve Job's now-legendary Stanford commencement address in 2005: http://www.likeable.com/2012/01/5-social-media-lessons-from-steve-jobs/
You may also be interested in:
Best quotes from Steve Jobs
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Time to quit your lousy job?
Unhappy with your job and not sure what to do?
I think it's not whether the job is lousy but whether there is a fit.
Here's an advice on when you should know it's time for career changes or to quit, from Ms Kathleen Tan, the regional commercial head at AirAsia who "single-handedly" launched AirAsia into China seven years ago, as featured in The New Paper.
Her work philosophy?
I think it's not whether the job is lousy but whether there is a fit.
Here's an advice on when you should know it's time for career changes or to quit, from Ms Kathleen Tan, the regional commercial head at AirAsia who "single-handedly" launched AirAsia into China seven years ago, as featured in The New Paper.
Her work philosophy?
Monday, November 21, 2011
What job is in demand in Singapore?
Foreigners looking for jobs in Singapore?
Do you have the strategic skill that Singapore is looking for?
With an ageing population, the healthcare industry is on the skills-in-demand list of Singapore.
Do you have the strategic skill that Singapore is looking for?
With an ageing population, the healthcare industry is on the skills-in-demand list of Singapore.
| Industry | Occupation | Recommended Requisites |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Clinical Audiologist | Masters in Audiology |
| Dietician | Degree/Diploma in Dietetics, Food Nutrition | |
| Doctor | Degree in Medicine, Surgery* | |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | Degree/Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography | |
| Medical/Laboratory Technologist | Degree in Medical Science; Diploma in Biotechnology, Medical Technology | |
| Nurse | Degree/Diploma in Nursing; NITEC in Nursing** | |
| Occupational Therapist | Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy | |
| Pharmacist | Degree in Pharmacy | |
| Physiotherapist | Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy | |
| Podiatrist | Degree in Podiatry | |
| Radiation Therapist | Degree/Diploma in Radiation Therapy | |
| Respiratory Therapist | Masters/Degree in Respiratory Therapy | |
| Speech Therapist | Masters/Degree in Speech Pathology | |
| Clinical Psychologist | Masters in Clinical Psychology | |
| Medical Social Worker | Bachelor of Arts and Social Science (Major in Social Work) | |
| Dentist | Degree in Dentistry | |
| Dental Hygiene Therapist | Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy | |
| Pharmacy Technician | Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences |
* The list of approved Degrees is available at the Singapore Medical Council website.
** A Degree/Diploma in Nursing recognised by the Singapore Nursing Board is required.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Looking for a job in Singapore? How to apply for an employment pass?
There have been enhancements made to the Employment Pass Framework which will be effective from January 2012. Take note of the latest employment pass rules.Foreigners who are interested to work and has a job offer in Singapore may apply for an Employment Pass (EP).
From 1 January 2012, the qualifying salary for the Q1 Pass will be increased from $2,800 to at least $3,000 for young graduates, while older applicants would have to command a higher salary to qualify, commensurate with the work experience and quality they are expected to bring. The qualifying salary for the P2 Pass will be raised from $4,000 to $4,500. There will be no change in the qualifying salary for P1 Pass which remains at $8,000. Concurrently, educational qualifications requirements will be tightened.
Employment Pass (EP) is a work pass for foreign professionals working in managerial, executive or specialised jobs, which will allow the employee to bring in dependents.
The different employment pass types available are:
From 1 January 2012, the qualifying salary for the Q1 Pass will be increased from $2,800 to at least $3,000 for young graduates, while older applicants would have to command a higher salary to qualify, commensurate with the work experience and quality they are expected to bring. The qualifying salary for the P2 Pass will be raised from $4,000 to $4,500. There will be no change in the qualifying salary for P1 Pass which remains at $8,000. Concurrently, educational qualifications requirements will be tightened.
Employment Pass (EP) is a work pass for foreign professionals working in managerial, executive or specialised jobs, which will allow the employee to bring in dependents.
The different employment pass types available are:
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