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by Odendaal » Tue, 08 Nov 2011 4:14 am
I am a young South African graduate with a four year (honours) in finance. I am also a candidate CFA currently doing level three of the exams. I would like to come to singapore to gain international experience.
What would be the best way of going about this and is would it be possible to find a job?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Paul
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by JR8 » Tue, 08 Nov 2011 5:00 am
Intra-company transfer.
Otherwise right now I can't see any reason (or justification) of what you can do that locals cannot to gain an employment pass on your own merits.
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by beppi » Tue, 08 Nov 2011 5:17 pm
Internship is the way to go for students and fresh graduates. It gives you very little money, but a foot in the door.
Otherwise, as JR8 said, work in a company with Singapore connections for a few years and, with luck and hard work, you might get a transfer.
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by JR8 » Tue, 08 Nov 2011 5:50 pm
Good point, I was thinking more along the lines of career move than simple exposure.
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by Odendaal » Tue, 08 Nov 2011 6:22 pm
Its good to hear that it is possible.
Would an internship pay enough to survive on and how would I go about finding one?
Is it best to come over on a visitors visa and look for an intership?
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by beppi » Tue, 08 Nov 2011 6:31 pm
How much an internship pays differes from company to company, between nothing and just enough for daily expenses.
So you should be prepared to at least pay for travel here/back and rent from your own pocket. Rent is expensive (count yourself lucky if you find a sublet room below S$800/month), so if they throw in accommodation, you are a winner!
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