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November 21, 2024 | 03:52 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Singapore is often cited as having a low unemployment rate, edging 1.9 percent in 2023, according to the findings of its Ministry of Manpower. With this in mind, the country’s job market demonstrates great value to citizens and expatriates alike.
Before the deduction of employee CPF contributions and personal income tax, the average salary in Singapore is S$5,197 per month. For those seeking to work in this Southeast Asian country or simply comparing the opportunities on their home turf, here are five of the most in-demand jobs in Singapore.
5 Most In-Demand Jobs in Singapore
In the wake of digital marketing, customer service representatives and e-commerce specialists are considered the nation's most in-demand jobs. Let’s delve deeper into each occupation as cited from Indeed Singapore below.
1. Customer Service Representatives - $32,758 per year
Customer service representative sits at the top of the list of most in-demand jobs due to its flexibility and a vast array of markets, ranging from F&B, retail, beauty, and even service providers. As the first hub between business and customers, customer service representative jobs require a strong ability to maintain relationships.
Other than handling phone calls, customer service representatives’ responsibilities include processing complaints to appropriate terms, generating sales, as well as managing customers’ queries.
2. E-commerce Specialist - $42,578 per year
E-commerce specialists manage the online sales activities in various channels, primarily in the company’s e-commerce stores. Due to online presence objectives, they must possess knowledge of marketing strategies, SEO, and other digital marketing analytical proficiency.
Their responsibilities in researching trends also require them to have certain experiences within the advertising environments.
3. Teacher - $38,530 per year
As one of Southeast Asia’s most educated countries, Singapore shows advances in many areas, signifying the importance of higher education in the pursuit of high-paying careers. No wonder, teaching has been considered the country’s most in-demand job in recent years.
In fact, Singapore has always been a favored destination for international teachers due to its quality of life and relatively high salaries compared to other Southeast Asian nations.
4. Sales Executive - $42,179 per year
Sales executives, also known as sales managers, oversee a team of sales associates in selling a company’s products and services. Identifying prospects, maintaining customer relationships, and developing schemes for sales growth are generally described as sales executives' responsibilities.
In order to achieve this set of goals, sales executives must perform a great combination of leadership and sales expertise.
5. Human Resource Specialist - $45,698 per year
Human resources specialists conclude the list of the most in-demand jobs in Singapore. Its relevance in various businesses is reflected through varying responsibilities that include talent acquisition, payroll management, and legal duties. Their role involves heavy interpretation of human dynamics that support the company’s employee management.
These most in-demand jobs are generally valued regardless of the fields in order to ensure smooth business operations.
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