To start, a regular format of CV/resume (like the ones you see used in Europe, North America and Australia) will do in Singapore, with minor points.brian_singapore wrote:Hi,
I'm hoping I'm not going to be flamed for this question. I surely thought it would have been covered adequately in the forums, but perhaps I'm not searching properly or more likely the search terms are simply too generic and end up hitting a vast quantity of the threads across this forum.
I'm looking for a template for a Singapore resume. I've done some searching on recruitment sites, on google and using the search functionality for this forum. I've heard Singaporean companies usually expect things like a photo, details on citizenship, ethnicity, religion etc. I've seen examples of this on CVs from other countries in the region. I'm looking for the specific norms for Singapore.
Most of the recruitment sites give general tips but not a specific format or listing of what is expected. Most templates I've found online don't contain any of the above information and look no different from western style (CAD/US) CVs. I'm not sure if this is because the expectations are essentially the same and I'm the one out of the loop, or I'm not coming across the correct information.
Could someone help me out and either point me to a good template or at least provide a listing of what would be expected?
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Thanks, this was very useful.the lynx wrote: To start, a regular format of CV/resume (like the ones you see used in Europe, North America and Australia) will do in Singapore, with minor points.
1. Any MNC worth its salt based in Singapore will not bother to ask for anything outside of regular CV/resume format.
2. All SMEs (especially run by locals or Asian PRs) will always have to ask for you to include your photo, gender and nationality. Religion, sexual orientation, height/weight, vital stats are unnecessary unless you're into modelling or ministerial roles.
3. Unless specified otherwise, there is no strict rule on how long your CV/resume should be or how detailed it should be. Recruiters usually ask for only 2-page ones but HRs normally wouldn't care. As long as the important information is inside (education, experience, skills).
Attach a picture with your wangers hanging out and you've got yourself a guaranteed interview......brian_singapore wrote:Hi,
I'm hoping I'm not going to be flamed for this question. I surely thought it would have been covered adequately in the forums, but perhaps I'm not searching properly or more likely the search terms are simply too generic and end up hitting a vast quantity of the threads across this forum.
I'm looking for a template for a Singapore resume. I've done some searching on recruitment sites, on google and using the search functionality for this forum. I've heard Singaporean companies usually expect things like a photo, details on citizenship, ethnicity, religion etc. I've seen examples of this on CVs from other countries in the region. I'm looking for the specific norms for Singapore.
Most of the recruitment sites give general tips but not a specific format or listing of what is expected. Most templates I've found online don't contain any of the above information and look no different from western style (CAD/US) CVs. I'm not sure if this is because the expectations are essentially the same and I'm the one out of the loop, or I'm not coming across the correct information.
Could someone help me out and either point me to a good template or at least provide a listing of what would be expected?
Edit: Completed a paragraph
Agreed.Strong Eagle wrote:VERY bad advice... unless you are applying to be a clerk at at 7-11 store.beppi wrote:You can also include your current salary and salary expectation if offered the job. They will ask you that anyway, so it saves time to put it into your CV.
Yep.the lynx wrote:Agreed.Strong Eagle wrote:VERY bad advice... unless you are applying to be a clerk at at 7-11 store.beppi wrote:You can also include your current salary and salary expectation if offered the job. They will ask you that anyway, so it saves time to put it into your CV.
To add, I have seen countless of CVs and resumes sent by especially Malaysians and Singaporeans which included these two voluntarily. Just because it is a norm among the majority, it doesn't make it right either. I doubt it helps the job seeker but it certainly helps the hiring managers!
Thanks gramps!sundaymorningstaple wrote:Yep.the lynx wrote:Agreed.Strong Eagle wrote: VERY bad advice... unless you are applying to be a clerk at at 7-11 store.
To add, I have seen countless of CVs and resumes sent by especially Malaysians and Singaporeans which included these two voluntarily. Just because it is a norm among the majority, it doesn't make it right either. I doubt it helps the job seeker but it certainly helps the hiring managers!
Oh, two other things. Happy belated birthday and welcome back from Laos!
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