INDUSTRY SECTORS
IT and Technology S
ingapore’s position as a global IT hub is evident in the many leading technology companies that have made the city-state a key node in their global network and contributed to the nation’s vibrant cloud computing ecosystem. It’s not just tech companies that need IT graduates, though – the latest trends in IT and technology have ensured that financial technology, cybersecurity and cognitive technology, among others, permeate other career sectors. Now, virtually every organisation uses IT, from government departments to international investment banks. In addition, remote operations in the new normal have accelerated technology adoption in companies as they begin to settle into hybrid work models. The great range of tasks now present in the industry have now also ensured that, with some years of experience, graduates have the opportunity to branch out as contractors or consultants.
You’ll need… • Technical skills • To be adaptable • Commercial awareness • Communication skills • Problem-solving skills
Types of employers • Software companies • Technical and business consultancies • Multinational software and hardware companies • Retail and investment banks • Telecommunications services providers
Types of jobs • Programmer/software developer • Systems analyst/business analyst • Web developer • Network engineer • Technical support • Technical sales • Software engineer • Security consultant
Did you know? Estimations have shown that by 2025, there’ll be 149 million new technology-oriented jobs around the world, spanning areas such as privacy and trust, all the way to data analytics, cybersecurity and software and cloud development.
• Project manager
Job-hunting tips • IT employers often stick to more conventional recruitment means – campus events, job postings and recruitment fairs – to attract graduate applications • Online application forms are common in this sector, so be sure to prepare digital copies of all necessary materials before applying
Work experience
Most popular employers 1. Microsoft 2. Shopee
Employers in this sector tend to be more discreet about advertising their work experience opportunities. Check in with campus career services centres, or touch base with employers directly if they happen to be at an event.
3. Amazon
Deadlines
8. Government Technology Agency (GovTech)
Larger IT companies typically stick to deadlines in August and September, while others have continuous recruitment. However, if an IT job in another industry is preferred, much like banking, make sure to check the deadlines for their recruitment cycles.
9. Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA)
4. Micron 5. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) 6. Grab 7. IBM
10. Dyson Source: Singapore Graduate Barometer 2021 edition
• State and semi-state bodies and organisations
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