We hear Grab and SGAG are hiring!
Some say that the first job of your career is the one that defines you. If that saying is true, you’d better make sure it’s a great one.
Now that you’ve finally graduated and armed yourself with a degree or a diploma, it’s time to take your first step into the next stage of your life: The working world.
Typically, you could settle for your average 9 to 5 office job in a four by four cubicle. However, why not aim for something a little more different and out of the ordinary?
In the bustling metropolis that is Singapore, there are tons of exciting young companies and startups that are popping up, and they are looking for fresh blood.
Most of them have cool perks like flexible working hours, swank offices or a fully stocked pantry. More importantly, they give you the space and opportunity to grow and develop as an individual in your field.
They are constantly on the hunt for fresh graduates who can bring a fresh, dynamic perspective to their businesses, but you just need to know where to look!
1. IT/Web Development Jobs:
With most businesses turning digital or going online, IT Technicians and Web Developers are in higher demand than ever.
Grab:
Private car sharing companies like Grab are growing at an ever increasing rate, and they are looking for developers to keep up with their expansion.
Specifically, they are looking for Security Engineers to keep their digital platforms safe and secure, and Web Developers to handle their online platforms. In their job descriptions, all they ask for is the right skillset and attitude, with no prior job experience needed.
However, if you do happen to have one year’s experience, you can apply for their Mobile Engineer position.
SEA:
Also, SEA – one of Singapore’s largest internet platforms – are specifically looking for fresh graduates to be part of their System Engineers trainee program, where they will be assigned a permanent role after several months of rotation.
They are open to fresh grads applying for their Network Engineer role too.
Razer:
Finally, gaming company Razer – which was voted one of the best tech companies to work for in Singapore – is also looking for fresh graduates to be an SAP Analyst to develop and design some of their new software-related projects.
2. Media/Communications
To make it big, every business needs publicity. Startups and businesses are constantly on the lookout for publicity opportunities or for that one chance to go viral. That’s where a good media or marketing team comes in.
SGAG:
For example, famous local content marketing platform SGAG is hiring! So, if you’re looking to become the latest meme sensation and have the right skillsets, you can apply to be a Video Director or Scriptwriter for the online startup.
e27:
Famous startup community platform e27 is also searching for a Visual Communications and Integrated Marketing Executive to work on their Echeleon conference series. As long as you provide a relevant portfolio, they are more than welcome to fresh graduates applying.
If content creation is more your thing, e27 has also job postings for content specialists and content marketers to produce and market exciting stories for their website.
Sharefood:
However, if food is your passion, local mobile phone app Sharefood are also looking for fresh graduates (with videography and video editing experience) to be content producers.
Secret Lab:
For those with some working experience, you can join Secretlab SG as a Public Relations and Partnerships executive. Did we mention that they provide free lunch, and that their working hours are from 11am – 8pm?
Gai Gai:
3. Engineering:
A career in engineering may not sound like the most exciting job in the world, but that’s far from the truth.
Garuda Robotics:
For one, how would you like to build an unmanned aerial vehicle? Garuda Robotics, a tech company based in Singapore, are looking for a UAV Technician to build and maintain unmanned systems and its related equipment.
Archisen:
Urban farms are all the rage today, and it makes sense that Archisen, an urban farm based in One-North, is looking for a Farm Engineer to manage, maintain and build farming systems.
nutonomy
Last but not least, cars are cool, but self driving cars are even cooler. nuTonomy Asia, a company that aims to launch the first autonomous taxi system, are on the hunt for entry level candidates to be a Safety Engineers for their car systems.
4. Business:
Especially in startups, businesses are always searching for new and creative strategies to boost and expand their ventures. That’s where business development comes in.
Shinnpark:
For example, local retail business Shinnpark is looking for an Account Executive to help them in their sales and development activities.
Amazon Singapore:
With Amazon making its expansion into Southeast Asia, they are also on the hunt for Singaporeans to fill several business related roles. For example, they have posted a listing for a Strategic Customer Engagement Specialist or a Partner Development Representative.
Interestingly, their job description is rather vague – they are only looking for people with “experience”. So, if you’re a fresh graduate with a decent CV, it wouldn’t hurt to give it a shot.
Ezbuy:
Likewise, E-Commerce website ezbuy.com are looking for Customer Service Officers and Business Development Specialists to come on board their team, and they are offering a competitive salary and bonus scheme to make it worth your while.
As you can see, there any actually several exciting companies offering unique and unconventional jobs out there in Singapore.
It’s time to dig out that old tie, dust off your cv, and get working on a eye catching cover letter.
The job market today is competitive, so you better act fast!
