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Wow, thanks KSL.
It sure looks like a lot of trouble and I commend you for having that attitude regarding the importance of offering the opportunity to students. Thumbs up!

Cheers

Thanks

But how did the intern get the position..?

Through a job website?
A contact in the firm?
Wrote a speculative letter and got lucky?
Through his home university?
or...

Cheers

Thanks for the reply KSL You are right. The MoM website conveniently does not mention anything in regards to what the potential employer has to do to hire an intern. Makes it sound very easy. However is there a specific difference between what an intern does and what a temporary employer does? If yo...

Interesting So do you think they just end up there because there is not much demand in other sectors or because they go to Singapore purposefully to find bar work? To be honest working in a bar or restaurant doesn't greatly appeal to me. I am more looking for something in financial services sector. ...

Hi I’m not sure how many will be aware of this but the Singapore MoM offer a ‘Work Holiday Pass’ to students and recent graduates from 8 countries worldwide, including the UK which is where I am from. I am in my 2nd year at University and looking to gain a bit of international experience during next...

Ok I think I understand now. Thanks.

What I was trying to say was that I thought that to get accepted for a work permit your qualifications had to be approved by the MOM? Anyway I think I understand now and have checked that link.

Thanks for your help!

Thank you for the replies. I have just one more question I HOPE some one can help answer. I have been looking on the MOM website at the qualifications that are recognised. I know it states that the list is not complete and that each case is reviewed on its individual merits but all the qualification...

ok, thanks louy for the reply!

Hi, I currently live and work in London and am just about to start working towards my professional accounting qualifications. My firm has given me the choice to either study towards the ACA or the ACCA qualification. After holidaying in Singapore I would really like to possibly one day work over the...