i've been in the mood of job hunting recently thus summarise my views the job hunting process in SG vs Aus. I'm talking about a middle management role in this instance (banking)
SG
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- Interview questions tend to gear towards technical / know-how knowledge than behaviour
- Successful job applicant usually go through a few rounds of interviews with
a few departments which might or might not have direct interaction with the role
- Occasionally likes to ask abt your personal question.
- Salary negotiation usually would depend on your last drawn pay to determine your destinated salary package. It can range from 5% to 50% increment (those who can 'sell' very well)
- More flexible with relocation package
- Once you stay in a job the pay increment and bonus component tend to be more attractive than Aus.
- Perm jobs are more attractive ie.better perks
- Contract jobs are not as popular (most take up contracts are FTs) and usually come as a fixed package than daily rate.
- Reference checks vary firms to firms, usually 1 is adequate and go through motion , not thorough.
- CV usually must include your personal details : age, sex, marital status etc.
Aus
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- Interviewers assumed you already have the product/technical knowledge, very much focus on behavour/situational questions. You need to apply your real-life experiences (with examples) else is a no-go.
- Selection process would normally include pyschometric / personality test
- Usually interview is conducted by the hiring department (hiring manager + his boss though sometimes could include business or HR)
- 2 reference checks (usually your direct manager or mentor in past or recent jobs)
- Recruiter insists he wants to meet you in person or sometimes could a first round interview acting as a devil's advocate.
- Sometimes selection process may give preference to those who can start the job early (for contract jobs) rather then relevant the experience or skillsets
- Salary negotiation - based on market rate rather then assessing your current salary to determine
- Base pay could be higher than Sg but salary adjustment could be low and bonus in general are less attractive thought there could be exception.
- In general, contract jobs are more popular than permanent for obvious reason : salary much higher then perm as it goes by daily rate and tax rebate is better (con is no paid sick leave/annual leave), u don't work u don't get paid.
- Communication / eng lang skills are crucial, singlish is a no-no. If you can't speak well that goes to the rest of the job hunt.
- Perm jobs. Perks are not great here. Eg. U still need to buy private health fund.
- Despite having a successful interviews and good reference checks ( I have had the experience), u still might not get the job as employers can change their mind like changing socks. (eg. they opt for internal resource)
- Of course, ethnic place a part in shortlisting cvs, best is to have a anglo-saxon first name else your chance of getting a interview is slim.
- CV need not include race, sex, age, ethic background but must state you are a PR or Aus citizen.
Any other views?
SG
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- Interview questions tend to gear towards technical / know-how knowledge than behaviour
- Successful job applicant usually go through a few rounds of interviews with
a few departments which might or might not have direct interaction with the role
- Occasionally likes to ask abt your personal question.
- Salary negotiation usually would depend on your last drawn pay to determine your destinated salary package. It can range from 5% to 50% increment (those who can 'sell' very well)
- More flexible with relocation package
- Once you stay in a job the pay increment and bonus component tend to be more attractive than Aus.
- Perm jobs are more attractive ie.better perks
- Contract jobs are not as popular (most take up contracts are FTs) and usually come as a fixed package than daily rate.
- Reference checks vary firms to firms, usually 1 is adequate and go through motion , not thorough.
- CV usually must include your personal details : age, sex, marital status etc.
Aus
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- Interviewers assumed you already have the product/technical knowledge, very much focus on behavour/situational questions. You need to apply your real-life experiences (with examples) else is a no-go.
- Selection process would normally include pyschometric / personality test
- Usually interview is conducted by the hiring department (hiring manager + his boss though sometimes could include business or HR)
- 2 reference checks (usually your direct manager or mentor in past or recent jobs)
- Recruiter insists he wants to meet you in person or sometimes could a first round interview acting as a devil's advocate.
- Sometimes selection process may give preference to those who can start the job early (for contract jobs) rather then relevant the experience or skillsets
- Salary negotiation - based on market rate rather then assessing your current salary to determine
- Base pay could be higher than Sg but salary adjustment could be low and bonus in general are less attractive thought there could be exception.
- In general, contract jobs are more popular than permanent for obvious reason : salary much higher then perm as it goes by daily rate and tax rebate is better (con is no paid sick leave/annual leave), u don't work u don't get paid.
- Communication / eng lang skills are crucial, singlish is a no-no. If you can't speak well that goes to the rest of the job hunt.
- Perm jobs. Perks are not great here. Eg. U still need to buy private health fund.
- Despite having a successful interviews and good reference checks ( I have had the experience), u still might not get the job as employers can change their mind like changing socks. (eg. they opt for internal resource)
- Of course, ethnic place a part in shortlisting cvs, best is to have a anglo-saxon first name else your chance of getting a interview is slim.
- CV need not include race, sex, age, ethic background but must state you are a PR or Aus citizen.
Any other views?
You can insult me all you want.. please do not insult the Australian's Happiness... our pride and joy.. heehee..
