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.
Facts checked against sources onWhat 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
What does the guide to recruiting in Singapore and Southeast Asia cover?
It covers 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. The lessons listed below explain 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.
In the full guide
- The market, the firms, and the rulesFirms, how hiring works, and the work-pass rules for foreign candidates.
- Case themes and preparationTypical Southeast Asian case themes and a preparation list.
Then practise on cases set in the region: Practice cases: Singapore and Southeast Asia
The full lessons, worked examples, drills and a case simulator with automated feedback are in the platform. Open the full lessons: Recruiting in Singapore and Southeast Asia or try the case simulator. No sign-up is needed to start.
Build your plan for Singapore and Southeast Asia
Your plan uses this region's recruiting season and case formats, counted down to your interview date.