Singaporean jobseekers have indicated that they are interested in working abroad, if given a chance to do so, according to a recent survey done by JobStreet.com. An overwhelming 85% have said that they want to work abroad if given the chance, in contrast to just 5% who expressed no interest in doing so.
When asked about their level of seriousness in working abroad, 33% said they are passively looking for such opportunities, while another 32% said they are actively seeking such opportunities. Another 29% said they are still considering the pros and cons of doing so, while only 6% said they are not serious, or not interested at all in doing so.
Of those who have expressed disinterest in working abroad, 65% cited family as the primary reason for not wanting to work abroad, while another 11% mentioned that they prefer to remain in their comfort zones. Another 6% said that there are good career prospects here, and 17% mentioned other factors.
On the other hand, of those who want to work abroad, 38% cited career growth as the main driving factor, while 24% mentioned better financial remuneration. Another 19% said that the chance to travel as the compelling factor, 5% would do so for the sake of their children’s education, and 2% would do so because they want to follow their spouses to that particular country.
When queried about which country of preference they want to work in, 23% have indicated that they prefer to work in China, Japan or Korea, as opposed to 22% who want to work in Australia. Another 14% favor America, while 9% want to make a living in Britain.
On a final note, about 56% of jobseekers surveyed said that they will look for jobs abroad through recruitment firms or headhunting agencies, while another 20% would do so through referrals. Another 16% said they would look for such jobs through newspaper or online advertisements.
About 600 managers, senior executives and executives in Singapore participated in the survey in May 2011.
Among those who expressed their disinterest in working abroad, 65% cited family as the main reason for not wanting to work abroad, while another 11% said they prefer to stay in their comfort zone.
Posted by: גני אירועים בשרון | Friday, 07 October 2011 at 01:35 AM