Singapore is one of the safest and most modern countries in the world and there are so many reasons to work here. By moving to Singapore you will get one of the best standards of living in the world, enjoy the modern infrastructure and technology and get a salary which is very high by world standards. Lots of local and international companies hire foreigners and English speakers all year round, browse jobs and apply today.
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International TEFL and TESOL Training
Take a TEFL certification course with International TEFL and TESOL Training and get a recognised qualification to teach English in Singapore.
How to Work in Singapore
Singapore has a very strong economy and this is partly due to the government motivating free-trade, which has helped the country in obtaining numerous international investment opportunities from multinational companies. Singapore is also a regional hub for foreign exchange, which also benefits the economy.
Biggest industries
Singapore’s largest industry by far is the manufacturing sector, which contributes 20%-25% of the country’s annual GDP. Other important areas of the economy include electronics, chemicals, biomedical sciences, logistics, engineering, tourism and IT.
Multinational companies
The list of multinational companies based in Singapore is impressive, some recognizable include Chevron, Merck & Co, General Electric, Proctor & Gamble, General Motors, UPS, Hewlett-Packard, Cargill and Kimberly-Clark.
Seasonal work
There are some jobs available for short periods like summer and winter.
Companies Hiring Now
Marina Bay Sands Hotel
Find your dream career in hospitality with the world famous Marina Bay Sands Hotel.
Singapore Airlines
Fancy a career seeing the world? Apply to work for Singapore airlines.
Working in Singapore – FAQ
Quick Stats
• Population: 5,000,000
• Capital city: Singapore
• Time Zone: GMT/UTC +8
• Dialling Code: 65
• Electricity: 230V, 50Hz
• Weights & measures: Metric
• Official language: English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese & Tamil
• People: Chinese (76.5%); Malays (13.8%); Indians (8.1%); Others (1.6%).
• Language: English (language of administration), Chinese (Mandarin), Malay (National language) & Tamil
• Religion: Buddhism (42.5%); Taoism (8.5%); Islam (14.9%); Christianity (14.6%); Hinduism (4.0%); Other religions (0.6%); No religion (14.8%)
• Major Industries: Manufacturing, Financial services, communications, shipping, retail and trade, oil
Money
The local currency is the Singapore Dollar (SGD). The minimum wage is 49 SGD/hour, and salaries here are every high by world standards.
Costs
Budget meals are S$2-4.
Mid-range for S$5-9.
High for S$10-20.
Deluxe for S$20+
Safety
Singapore is widely regarded as one of the safest countries in the world with some of the lowest crime rates in Asia and the world.
Visas
Work permits are arranged by the employer, and generally are strict in their requirements for adequate qualifications. If you want to teach English you will need a degree and a TEFL/CELTA.
Public Holidays
New Year’s Day: 1 January
Hari Raya Haji: 21 January
Chinese New Year: 9 and 10 February
Good Friday: 25 March
Labour Day: 1 May
Vesak Day: 22 May
National Day: 9 August
Deepavali: 1 November
Hari Raya Puasa: 3 November
Christmas Day: 25 December
Related Destinations:
• Work in Indonesia
• Work in Malaysia
• Work in Thailand