I'm seriously thinking of relocating to Singapore to start my career in the fields of digital marketing/public relations/advertising and i need some help with career prospects in Singapore.
I'm Korean and I've studied in Australia for 7 years (year 9 to uni) and I've graduated from a well-reputed uni with a bachelor degree in Media (Comms and Journalism). The only "practical experience" relevant to my career field is an internship i had with a multinational PR agency in Korea.
And I've completed mandatory military service in a special unit/program where I was appointed as a leading position to supervise both Korean and US soldiers in Korea with high-ranking US commanders. I guess this could go in somewhere on my resume.
I've already started sending my resumes to employers online (mainly PR and Advertising-specialised MNCs) and i'm thinking of physically moving to Singapore for a job hunt.
So far i've received an email from a MNC asking if i need a visa to legally work in Singapore as a response to my application (still waiting for their feedback after my answer 'YES').
I've heard MoM is increasingly setting up higher walls for foreign workers trying to get hired in Singapore and internship/entry-level positions are especially tougher for they don't have superior experiences required for the visa approval. I totally understand where they're coming from..but i just want to know if someone in HR (preferably) could tell me if there's any chance of me getting a job in Singapore.
Would it be possible for me to get an internship/entry level position in Singapore? Would MoM grant a WP or some sorts?
I know getting some work experience here in Korea would increase my chance (if i do well, of course) but knowing the field of my interest usually requires very localised/focused business insight i just thought starting my career in Singapore and working my ways up is a better option.
if somebody could please give me some advice, that will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance!
