Latest: Singaporeans Want Jobs From These 3 Countries
One of the positive outcomes of the pandemic is how it opened everyone up to a global economy. No matter where you are, you can work in a different country without leaving your home.
Remote global talent has been on the rise, with many countries opening their doors to create more job opportunities. After all, the emergence of a virtual talent pool has proven to be helpful to employers and employees alike. While employers are reducing relocation and payroll costs, they are also developing their workplace diversity by scouting international talent.
With this, you can rest assured that there are plenty of job opportunities awaiting you around the world. Discover the latest global job trends by downloading Part 1 of Decoding Global Talent for free.
Top 3 Countries Where Singaporean Talent Want To Work:
- Australia
- China
- United States
The report has shown significant changes in the ranking of countries that Singaporean workers prefer. While Australia remains number one, it is the first time that China has entered the top three.
Globally, Canada has taken over the top spot, with the United States and Australia trailing after it respectively. These three countries are perceived to have created a swift and effective COVID-19 response plan, have better social systems, and best of all, are welcoming to immigrants.
Singapore and Japan have also grown in popularity mainly because of how they were able to manage COVID-19.
Global vs. Local Percentage willing to work abroad
| Global | Singapore |
| 2014 64% | 2014 79% |
| 2018 57% | 2018 70% |
| 2020 50% | 2020 44% |
Only 50% of global workers are now willing to work abroad. About 56% of these are young workers below 30 years old and 54% are highly educated or those who took up their Master's, PhDm or Doctorate.
A significant downward trend shows that only 56% of Singaporeans are looking at building a career in another country. This is composed of 48% young workers below 30 years old and 45% highly educated workers.
Singaporeans who are most willing to work abroad on average are those who are ready to take on skilled job roles.
Top 4 Jobs for those willing to work abroad
Media & Information
Marketing & Communication
Management
Consulting
Many Singaporeans are optimistic and are still willing to venture and try their luck abroad. Here are some pros and cons of moving to another country for work, especially amid the post-pandemic world.
Advantages of working abroad
Better career opportunities
Working in another country can bring the promise of higher pay and better work benefits. You can find a company abroad that will give you the support and job security you are looking for especially during these trying times when the future is still unpredictable. With financial stability, it is most likely that you will be able to save up not just for you and your family.
Personal and professional development
If you have been struggling to advance your career, maybe this is the sign you have been waiting for. Moving to another country teaches you to become more independent- giving you room to learn new skills and build a network which might be hard to start if you stay in your comfort zone.
Safe work environment
Canada and Australia are perceived to be some of the safest countries in the world. Safety equates to good quality of life which is why employees choose a country where they can work without having to worry about the crime rate or corruption.
Disadvantages of working abroad
Rise of nationalistic policies and tighter immigration regulations across key economies
In the UK, the job search may be affected due to the impact of Brexit. As the city implements tighter immigration requirements, foreign workers may have a hard time securing their jobs.
Restrictions and uncertainty due to COVID-19
More workers are hesitant to leave their homes due to health and safety reasons. Traveling abroad may not be the best option.
Virtual work becoming the norm
Thanks to technology, employees are able to work remotely and still be offered favourable pay.
The emergence of remote working
With digital tools and a pandemic causing everyone to stay put, people discovered the value and convenience of remote talent. According to the survey, 57% of the global workforce say that they are willing to work remotely for a foreign company while 51% of Singaporeans prefer a career that lets them work remotely.
One other advantage to this phenomenon? Families don't have to be broken up over career.
To learn more about other countries where employees want to work, download Part 1 of the Decoding Global Talent report.
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