Narrow your field and target the employer you want, send them your CV and a clear understanding of the LOC....even offer to work free for a week, to secure a position and prove your ethical behaviour and, personality motivation goes a long way, to swing a position in the right direction, bring value to the company, rather than a headache. Jobs are not easy to get, but if you are bringing the right kind of charisma and motivation, it's a big plus in the work place.xtasy010 wrote:Hi SMS,
I hear what you are saying.
I was aware of the LOC but the main challenge is to educate the employer. Your suggestion to use the introductory letter is useful, we'll give it a try.
Just one more question, is there any other channel for finding a job other than applying through papers and online job sites, like directly talking to recruitment companies? Do you know of any that would entertain a DP holder?
Thanks!
dpankar wrote:Hi,
Just read the entire thread but am still a bit confused.
In our case, my wife holds a P1 pass while I have a Dependant's Pass.
I simply want to freelance as a writer for advertising agencies and film production houses.
My queries:
1. Can I freelance without an Employment Pass?
No. Unless those agencies and production houses are not based here in Singapore. If you are working for them and they are registered here then you need a business registration OR a LoC from them and you would be on their "Payroll" and an employee. This would be feasible but it would only allow to work for one "freelance" project at a time. Not sure how many you could do before MOM got suspicious though. If you work for foreign entities who are not registered companies in Singapore then you don't have any problems at all even if you are paid into a Singapore Bank. You could do that on a dependent's pass.
2. If no, will a LoC from the MOM sufffice?
Only the "employer" can apply for the LoC.
I am afraid that there might be some sort of gender bias with a man getting a LoC on the basis of his wife's EP. I am saying so because I found out that while a woman is allowed to apply for a PR on the basis of her husband's PR status, it's not allowed if the roles are reversed.
This would be of no issue at all. It's not the same as applying for PR.
Please help.
Cheers!
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