Hi
I am Kunal Srivastava from Mumbai (India) I have a few questions about the Advertising industry in Singapore. I have a Bcomm degree from Mumbai University (Sydenham college -affiliated) and a diploma in Advertising and PR from KC college also in Mumbai.
I have been working in Mumbai (Bombay) as a copywriter (Advertising) for about 5 years. I am going to apply for my EPEC in a few weeks. Currently I am finishing my Book. I have worked on some well known brands in India. Also AXN -that the only client of ours that’s in Singapore. I need a few questions to be answered.
JOB related
1) Due to the economic condition in the world is it difficult to get a job in Singapore?
Advertising related (preferably answered by someone in advertising)
1) What are the chances of finding a job in Singapore in the advertising field? Is it saturated? Or they are on a constant look out for writers? Basically, is it easy or do you require contacts (like here in India)?
2) Should ones book include brands (proactive work) from Singapore. Or just work on any brand it’s the idea that counts.
3) Which is better? To land in Singapore and then look for a job. Or start sending your CV online to these agencies and hope for a reply.
4) Are foreigners easily accepted for jobs in agencies? Or is there a “Singaporeans first”
