Photos are optional in Singapore. Some employers in traditional or client-facing sectors still expect one, while international tech companies, startups, and multinational corporations generally do not. When in doubt, follow the job ad or the company's careers page. Source: common hiring practice; check each job ad.
Yes, if you are a non-citizen. Include your pass type and validity (Employment Pass, S Pass, or PEP). This prevents your application from being filtered out and shows transparency with employers who need to plan for pass renewal. Singapore citizens and PRs should also note this, as it affects CPF considerations. Source: MOM Singapore, mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits.
Yes. MyCareersFuture.sg is the Singapore government's official job portal run by Workforce Singapore (WSG). Under the Fair Consideration Framework, employers must advertise on it for at least 14 consecutive days before applying for an Employment Pass, unless exempt (for example, firms with fewer than 10 employees or jobs paying at least SGD 22,500 a month). Many listings show salary ranges, which helps research. Free to use. Source: MOM Singapore, mom.gov.sg.
Fresh university graduates: the median gross monthly salary in the 2025 Graduate Employment Survey was SGD 4,500, ranging from about SGD 3,840 (arts, design and media) to SGD 5,500 (information and digital technologies). Mid-level and senior pay varies widely by role and sector. Research your specific role in the MOM Occupational Wage Tables and Glassdoor Singapore before negotiating. Source: MOE Graduate Employment Survey 2025; MOM.
CFA (finance), AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Professional, PMP, CISSP (cybersecurity), and SkillsFuture credentials for sector-specific upskilling. For digital roles: Google Analytics 4 certification, Meta Blueprint, and Salesforce Administrator. Source: IBF Singapore; SkillsFuture; LinkedIn Singapore 2024.