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Recruiting in Singapore and Southeast Asia: the guide

Singapore as a regional hub, the firms that hire there, the Employment Pass and COMPASS rules for foreign hires, and the cases to expect.

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What strong candidates can do

  • Know which firms hire in Singapore and Southeast Asia
  • Understand the Employment Pass salary and COMPASS rules
  • Prepare for multi-country market-entry cases

Common questions

How does consulting recruiting work in Singapore and Southeast Asia?

Singapore as a regional hub, the firms that hire there, the Employment Pass and COMPASS rules for foreign hires, and the cases to expect.

When do firms hire in Singapore and Southeast Asia?

It depends on the firm, the office, and whether you are a student or an experienced hire, and dates change from year to year. This guide explains the usual pattern in Singapore and Southeast Asia and where to check each firm's current dates.

What is different about interviews in Singapore and Southeast Asia?

Many cases cover several countries at once, such as entering more than one Southeast Asian market. Foreign hires in Singapore also need to meet the Employment Pass rules, including COMPASS.

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