Query regarding EP/PR

[QABOOS]

Have been applying to various jobs posted on SG based sites. I find that for almost all the job, PR/EP/citizenship are the pre-requisites. Is it possible that a fellow like me ( foreigner working in India at present with a MNC in engineering field) secures a job first and carry outs EP/PR formalities later maybe on my own ?

In nutshell, what are the prospects for a candidate like me ? PLEASE, SOMEBODY THROWS SOME LIGHT ON THIS !

[Carpe Diem]

If the company thinks you are THE candidate, they will apply EP for you. For PR, you must have EP first.

[QABOOS]

Thanks for your reply. I look forward to secure a job first. EP- I don't mind even spending from my pocket !

[riversandlakes]

Feel free to apply even with that "clause" put in. They sometimes respond, hence I do not know why that clause to begin with...

[QABOOS]

Thanks for your reply. It's a heartening ifo. that there are hopes even w/o having EP.
In any case, I wont mind spending from my pocket on EP if required, provided I secure a job first.