{"id":2573,"date":"2020-08-06T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-06T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/?p=2573"},"modified":"2023-10-03T17:03:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T09:03:26","slug":"14-top-jobs-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/14-top-jobs-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Top Jobs in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Adulting can be hard, and choosing the right career can seem like a mountainous task among many <strong>top jobs in Singapore<\/strong>. Maybe you just graduated and are contemplating between furthering your studies or getting a head start in your career. Or perhaps you are contemplating a mid-career switch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2020, there are many rising careers that you might not have heard of a decade ago. For your ease of reference, we have researched and identified 14 top jobs in Singapore and the skills needed for those careers. &nbsp;&nbsp;There are plenty of options to choose from, find a job that excites you and fits with your personality and skill sets. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_11 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/14-top-jobs-in-singapore\/#Job_1_Aged_Care_Worker\" title=\" Job 1: Aged Care Worker\"> Job 1: Aged Care Worker<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/14-top-jobs-in-singapore\/#Job_2_Artificial_Intelligence_Specialist\" title=\"Job 2: Artificial Intelligence Specialist\">Job 2: Artificial Intelligence Specialist<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/14-top-jobs-in-singapore\/#Job_3_Website_Developer\" title=\"Job 3: Website Developer\">Job 3: Website Developer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/14-top-jobs-in-singapore\/#Job_4_Video_Producer\" title=\"Job 4: Video Producer\">Job 4: Video Producer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/14-top-jobs-in-singapore\/#Job_5_Creative_Copywriter\" title=\"Job 5: Creative Copywriter\">Job 5: Creative Copywriter<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/14-top-jobs-in-singapore\/#Job_6_Accountant\" title=\"Job 6: Accountant\">Job 6: Accountant<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/14-top-jobs-in-singapore\/#Job_7_Workplace_Safety_and_Health_Coordinator\" title=\"Job 7: Workplace Safety and Health Coordinator\">Job 7: Workplace Safety and Health Coordinator<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/14-top-jobs-in-singapore\/#Job_8_Electrical_Engineer\" title=\"Job 8: Electrical Engineer\">Job 8: Electrical Engineer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/14-top-jobs-in-singapore\/#Job_9_Robotics_Engineer\" title=\"Job 9: Robotics Engineer\">Job 9: Robotics Engineer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/14-top-jobs-in-singapore\/#Job_10_Nurse_Researcher\" title=\"Job 10:Nurse Researcher\">Job 10:Nurse Researcher<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/14-top-jobs-in-singapore\/#Job_11_Forensic_Scientist\" title=\"Job 11: Forensic Scientist \">Job 11: Forensic Scientist <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/14-top-jobs-in-singapore\/#Job_12_Hotel_Manager\" title=\"Job 12: Hotel Manager\">Job 12: Hotel Manager<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/14-top-jobs-in-singapore\/#Job_13_Entrepreneur\" title=\"Job\n13: Entrepreneur\">Job\n13: Entrepreneur<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/14-top-jobs-in-singapore\/#Job_14_Digital_Marketer\" title=\"Job 14: Digital Marketer \">Job 14: Digital Marketer <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-job-1-aged-care-worker\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_1_Aged_Care_Worker\"><\/span> <strong>Job 1: Aged Care Worker<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1.png\" alt=\"Top Jobs in Singapore: Aged Care Worker\" class=\"wp-image-2344\" width=\"580\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1-400x248.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption> <strong>Healthcare worker tending to an elderly <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the rising aged population in Singapore, it\u2019s not surprising that one of the <strong>top jobs in Singapore<\/strong> is for the aged care industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of which could include being a staff nurse in the nursing care center or an old folks home. If you find \u2018ah mas\u2019 and \u2018ah gongs\u2019 cute and enjoy spending time with them, then this is the job for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Being a staff nurse not only requires one to have patience but also requires you to go the extra mile for the comfort of the elderly. Key responsibilities include taking care of the elderly by performing nursing procedures, handling the&nbsp; activities of daily living of the elderly, developing and evaluating care plans and goals and liaising with other healthcare partners and family on treatment procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to be registered with the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthprofessionals.gov.sg\/snb\"> Singapore Nursing Board<\/a>. Professional tips: Learning a few common dialects will help you stand out in this career. While you are at it, it doesn\u2019t hurt to get a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/bachelor-of-science-nursing-top-up\"> degree in nursing<\/a> or even a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/master-of-science-healthcare-management\"> masters in health care management<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-job-2-artificial-intelligence-specialist\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_2_Artificial_Intelligence_Specialist\"><\/span><strong>Job 2: Artificial Intelligence Specialist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2.png\" alt=\"artificial intelligence\" class=\"wp-image-2345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-400x248.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption> <strong>Artificial intelligence&nbsp;<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> Always wanted to be the man behind the desk who assisted superheroes to save the world like in those Marvel movies? Or perhaps creating an Instagram filter that can legit predict your next meal is your passion. This may not be a thing of the future, in fact, there is a <strong>growing demand for jobs in Singapore<\/strong> for artificial intelligence specialists in many industries such as IT, higher education, finance and e-commerce.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/tKxvuLmOaKEDQ2hWie\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameBorder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowFullScreen><\/iframe><p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/house-date-prom-tKxvuLmOaKEDQ2hWie\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Artificial Intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence in machines to exhibit traits associated with the human mind. Who teaches the computer to think? You! As an artificial intelligence specialist, you need to be genuinely passionate about AI, big data, machine learning and transform the knowledge into technology and implement product road maps for the company.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As technology evolves with time, you need to have a keen mind and not only keep up with the latest trend but implement new <a href=\"https:\/\/articlesenior.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best practices in the technology<\/a> landscape and be willing to experiment with new ideas and new domains. Unlock the value of big data, ideate and develop the next new thing. For a career in artificial intelligence, some skills you will require includes a strong background in programming, system analysis and fluency in several computer languages such a python and C#. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-job-3-website-developer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_3_Website_Developer\"><\/span><strong>Job 3: Website Developer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/13.png\" alt=\"Top Jobs in Singapore: Website Developer\" class=\"wp-image-2348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/13.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/13-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/13-400x248.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe building machines and robots is not your cup of tea, you like aesthetically pleasing pages and have a neck for programming. You could be a website developer. With over 627,000 new business1 openings each year, there is always a need for a new website or a revamp website making website developer the next top job in Singapore..&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nis an increase in need for businesses to go digital with the recent development\nof the Covid-19 pandemic. As a website developer, you can create hope for\ncompanies who are struggling to shift their business online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/13FrpeVH09Zrb2\" width=\"480\" height=\"462\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to have a deep understanding of programming\nlanguages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery and API\u2019s. Having knowledge in\nReact.js, Node.js, AngularJS, JavaScript, MongoDB and Amazon Web Services (AWS)\nwill be an added advantage. You can pick up these skills with an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/school-of-technology\"> IT\ndegree<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set yourself apart from the rest of the candidates with experience\nin<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/higher-diploma-in-ethical-hacking-and-forensic-investigations-countermeasures\"> security\nprinciples and management<\/a> especially in\ne-commerce applications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional tip: While you are already good at programming, pick up some skills in marketing such as search engine optimisation, search engine marketing and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/master-of-science-data-science-and-business-analytics\"> business analytics<\/a>. This will add value to your client and their business and help you stand out in one of the highly sought after jobs in Singapore..&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Steuart Henderson Britt said, doing business without\nadvertising is like winking at a girl in the dark. You know what you are doing\nbut nobody else does. If you have an awesome website, flaunt it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-job-4-video-producer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_4_Video_Producer\"><\/span><strong>Job 4: Video Producer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12.png\" alt=\"Tob Jobs in Singapore: Video Producer\" class=\"wp-image-2350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12-400x248.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a creative and organised person? If so, you are the right combination for a Video Producer. Do you think that a Video Producer only shoots video and edits videos? Well, you&#8217;re not wrong, but there is more to the plate of a video producer. In a growing digital world, video producers are one of the highly sought <strong>jobs<\/strong> in Singapore.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond\nshooting and editing videos, a Video Producer handles the ideation process,\nsetting the creative direction, setting a budget, writing scripts, organising\nlogistics, skillfully handling deadlines and ensuring that the team has the\ncorrect tools to do the job well.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/l2YWA66BtQXD27d4c\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From\nshooting a &nbsp;television series to\nproducing social media friendly videos, there is a whole range of industry you\ncan join as a Video Producer. You will need to be familiar with a wide range of\nvideo editing softwares such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Final\nCut Pro etc.,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Producing\na portfolio of your previous works that display creative and engaging content\nwould definitely be a boost and sometimes even required by your employer. Some\ncandidates shoot their own videos while on a holiday trip. These will come in\nhandy when you do not have any working experience as a fresh graduate.&nbsp;\n\nDepending\non the company, you may need to double up as a scriptwriter. Keep those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/school-of-media-and-communications\">school<\/a>\nproject scripts ready in hand.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-job-5-creative-copywriter\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_5_Creative_Copywriter\"><\/span><strong>Job 5: Creative Copywriter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1.png\" alt=\"Tob Job in Singapore: Creative Copywriter\" class=\"wp-image-2353\" width=\"580\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-400x248.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not so techy but have a flair for creative writing? You could be a professional creative copywriter. With machinery taking over many jobs, this is one job that needs a living human being to do the job. Almost every company needs someone who can sell their products on various mediums with words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/XIqCQx02E1U9W\" width=\"480\" height=\"269\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending\non the company&#8217;s need, you could work for a company and be a copywriting\nspecialist or be a freelancer. Your job includes transforming client\u2019s briefs\nto slogans, jingles, scripts, social media captions, prints, anything that\nsells and captures attention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a\ncopywriter, you will need to balance many projects at once and be able to\nefficiently contribute to the different verticals of a company or in the case\nof a freelancer, different companies. Your duties may include proofreading\ncopies and collaborating with other designers and PRs on larger scale marketing\nprojects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional tip: An understanding of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/bachelor-of-arts-hons-business-and-marketing-top-up\"> marketing strategies<\/a> such as search engine optimsation will be an added advantage to help you to write copies that can boost your company\u2019s ranking on google search page.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-job-6-accountant\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_6_Accountant\"><\/span><strong>Job 6: Accountant<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/16.png\" alt=\"Top Jobs in Singapore: Accountant\" class=\"wp-image-2356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/16.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/16-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/16-400x248.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> There is a saying, \u201cBehind every good business is a great accountant\u201d(author unknown). Every business needs accountants to keep their expenses in check. If numbers have always been your thing and you have an eye for detail, you are in luck. Most companies are going to need accountants who have the expertise to complete daily bookkeeping to navigating tax laws and even provide insights on how to grow their businesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/xTiTnqUxyWbsAXq7Ju\" width=\"400\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As an accountant, you will be expected to manage day-to-day\noperating expenditures and ensure efficient usage of resources. You should be\ncomfortable to record general ledger entries including month-end and year-end\nclosing activities and prepare financial reports (profit and loss, cash flow\nstatements, balance sheets etc.,). Get these skills with an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/bachelor-of-science-hons-in-accounting-and-finance\"> accounting\nqualification<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be a great accountant, be proactive and suggest initiatives that can enhance timeliness accuracy and save the company money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-job-7-workplace-safety-and-health-coordinator\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_7_Workplace_Safety_and_Health_Coordinator\"><\/span><strong>Job 7: Workplace Safety and Health Coordinator<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/15.png\" alt=\"Top Jobs in Singapore: Workplace Safety &amp; Health Coordinator\" class=\"wp-image-2357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/15.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/15-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/15-400x248.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever received a call that your loved one is in the hospital due an accident at their workplace? That is a scary thought to imagine. Everyone should have the right to work in a safe environment. A healthy and safe employee is a happy and productive employee.&nbsp; As a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/school-of-safety-and-environmental-management\">Workplace Safety Health<\/a> (WSH) Coordinator, you will have the duty and moral responsibility to ensure the safety of your company and colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/3oz8xUJsD8AsihJrtC\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a WSH Coordinator, your job scope includes implementing safety requirements and recommending measures to minimise hazards and risks at work. Most jobs will require an education in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/school-of-safety-and-environmental-management\"> workplace safety and environmental management<\/a>. You will be required to investigate any incidents and provide advice on remedial control measures. Depending on the company, you may assist with audit, accident or incident investigation and conduct and coordinate safety training courses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-job-8-electrical-engineer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_8_Electrical_Engineer\"><\/span><strong>Job 8: Electrical Engineer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5.png\" alt=\"Top Jobs in Singapore: Electrical Engineer\" class=\"wp-image-2358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-400x248.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> Ever heard of this saying? An engineer comes up with solutions to solve problems that are important to society. If you like to see your efforts transcribe into tangible results, engineering is a career for you. Just like in the medical world, engineers get to specialise in different aspects. Let\u2019s explore the highly in-demand electrical engineering qualification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/l2Je4zlfxF6z0IWZi\" width=\"480\" height=\"366\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Think\nof electrical engineering as more of a hands on engineer. Electrical engineers\nfocus on the design, testing and manufacturing of components ensuring its safe\nuse. Your day-to-day operations may include designing an electrical system that\ntransmits energy, checking a system or equipment for safety, lead on-site\ninstallation etc.<sup>3<\/sup>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also take part in development and research along with other engineers or researchers on your team. Electrical engineering is one of the industries with the broadest fields. You will need at least a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/-bachelor-of-engineering-hons-electronic-and-electrical\">degree in electrical engineering<\/a> for this job and knowledge in AutoCAD.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-job-9-robotics-engineer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_9_Robotics_Engineer\"><\/span><strong>Job 9: Robotics Engineer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10.png\" alt=\"Tob Jobs in Singapore: Robotics Engineer\" class=\"wp-image-2359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-400x248.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> Robots are machines that are programmable by a computer to carry out a complex series of actions automatically. &nbsp;Think about all the convenience we get from having a mobile phone. Robots also help us do the jobs that are either tedious or too risky.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-400x248.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption> <em>Photo: AFP\/Roslan Rahman<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Singapore has also used \u201crobodog\u201d to promote safe distancing at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park during the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/mdis-precautionary-for-campus-visitors-on-covid--19\"> Covid-19 Pandemic<\/a>. Here&#8217;s a close up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/U86wHVI53I3TPgLaIt\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are endless ways in which a robot can serve humanity. Because of the precision of robots in undertaking specific tasks, they can be programmed for carrying out surgical functions to assist doctors.  As the name suggests, as a robotics engineer, you will spend the majority of your time designing and building robots. You will need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/bachelor-of-engineering-honours-robotics-technology\">degree in engineering preferably specialised in Robotics<\/a> and be familiar with C++, Python, ROS, Git and have experience in building an actual physical robot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-job-10-nurse-researcher\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_10_Nurse_Researcher\"><\/span><strong>Job 10:Nurse Researche<\/strong>r<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9.png\" alt=\"Top Jobs in Singapore: Nurse Researcher\" class=\"wp-image-2361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-400x248.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are all alone in a hospital ward, uncertain about the future ahead, it\u2019s always heartwarming to have a nurse who sincerely cares and tends to your needs. Nursing is more than a job, it is a calling. Besides the care nurses provide, there is a team of researchers who study the best way a patient can receive treatment and have a higher quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/MBm5UlDeDNKVi\" width=\"343\" height=\"480\" frameBorder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowFullScreen><\/iframe><p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/funny-cat-nurse-MBm5UlDeDNKVi\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurse\nresearchers are scientists who provide clinical based knowledge by studying\nvarious aspects of health, illness and health care. As a nurse researcher, you\nsearch for answers to medical problems. Your main objective is to find better\ntreatment often for a targeted population such as the elderly; improve the\nquality of life for patients who suffer from chronic illness and improve\nmedical services offered to those in \u201cend-of-life\u201d situations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will require clinical knowledge in nursing preferably a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/bachelor-of-science-nursing-top-up\">degree<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/master-of-science-healthcare-management\">master<\/a> and will be working at hospitals, clinics or research laboratories. You will be responsible to design and run your own research on specific healthcare issues. The result of your studies may be published in medical journals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-job-11-forensic-scientist\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_11_Forensic_Scientist\"><\/span><strong>Job 11: Forensic Scientist <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6.png\" alt=\"Top Jobs in Singapore: Forensic Scientist\" class=\"wp-image-2362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6-400x248.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> Are you interested in fighting the crime scene and have a stomach for gory details? You don\u2019t have to be a police officer to fight off the bad guys. As a forensic scientist, you too can play a role in protecting and bringing justice to the innocent by taking a methodological approach.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/4GZwzdvW0m0Cbxrdav\" width=\"480\" height=\"271\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be searching and examining contact trace materials associated with crimes that include blood and other body fluids. If these do not scare you off, you are onto a good start. With the result, you will be required to sift and sort evidence and analyse computer data and interpret results. As a forensic scientist, your office hours are typically 9 to 5 but crimes can happen at any time, so be ready to do shifts if necessary. You will need a degree in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/bachelor-of-science-hons-biochemistry\">biochemistry<\/a> or forensic science.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-job-12-hotel-manager\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_12_Hotel_Manager\"><\/span><strong>Job 12: Hotel Manager<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7.png\" alt=\"Top Jobs in Singapore: Hotel Manager\" class=\"wp-image-2363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-400x248.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you love meeting different people? Are you good at managing both people and details? Love working in a hospitality industry? You may consider working as a hotel manager. Working in a hotel can be both challenging and rewarding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/3oEjHDt3AyoN1CLxyU\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameBorder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowFullScreen><\/iframe><p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/schittscreek-season-1-schitts-creek-3oEjHDt3AyoN1CLxyU\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\nwill be overseeing all aspects from housekeeping to budget management to\ndealing with customer\u2019s complaints and marketing of the hotel. Your work\nrequires you to be efficient in meeting a long line of demands and ensuring\nyour customer has the best experience at your hotel. In this fast growing\nindustry, service skills are paramount. After all, you are an ambassador of the\ncountry to the tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a hotel manager, you will need to have some experience working in this industry. As competition can be stiff, having a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/master-of-science-tourism-and-hospitality\">master\u2019s degree in tourism and hospitality<\/a> can give you that added boost of confidence. Besides an education, you do need to be good with numbers, have good verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills as these are the core skills required in customer service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Due to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/mdis-precautionary-for-campus-visitors-on-covid--19\">COVID-19 pandemic<\/a>, there is a dip in this industry. Nevertheless, we are confident that we will come out of this stronger just like we have done before during the SARS period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-job-13-entrepreneur\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_13_Entrepreneur\"><\/span><strong>Job\n13: Entrepreneur<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/YwpylUojkfOZa\" width=\"480\" height=\"271\" frameBorder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowFullScreen><\/iframe><p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/YwpylUojkfOZa\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you decided to be your own boss and call all the shots? You may need more than just a good idea and capital. If you are willing to step out of your comfort zone and put in the extra hours knowing that it is not a path to quick money, read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4.png\" alt=\"Top Jobs in Singapore: Entrepreneur\" class=\"wp-image-2364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-400x248.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As an entrepreneur, you have to equip yourself with the skills to come up with a solid business plan. That includes marketing plans, learning how to sell by creating value and getting the word out in the market. You may also need to find investors and you could be the first investor. But before you spend your money, learn to use tools to identify who is your target audience and understand their spending habits and capabilities. A master\u2019s degree in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/master-of-business-administration\">Business Administration<\/a> will come in handy to provide you the stepping stone to setting up your own business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-job-14-digital-marketer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_14_Digital_Marketer\"><\/span><strong>Job 14: Digital Marketer <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/PsGZEKpj1pSNy\" width=\"480\" height=\"417\" frameBorder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowFullScreen><\/iframe><p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/good-oculus-rift-PsGZEKpj1pSNy\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Are you always on your social media? You can get paid for doing so as a digital marketer. Most companies require digital marketers but it is going to take more than just posting a few photos and videos to make it. In the world of digital marketing, things are never the same for long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-400x248.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>Social Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a\ndigital marketer, you are required to keep up with market trends and understand\nthe product and your market well. Depending on your company\u2019s size, you may\ndouble up as a content marketer as well as a social media marketer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your\nday-to-day functions include ideating and crafting social media content,\ndriving traffic to your websites, running advertisements on different platforms\nsuch as Google Search Network and Facebook and making sense of the data\ngenerated. You may occasionally be making trips to the different outlets of\nyour company in efforts to understand the product and consumer\u2019s behaviour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to have a degree preferably in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/bachelor-of-arts-hons-business-and-marketing-top-up\">Marketing<\/a> and a portfolio. Knowledge of design tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator and video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects will help you to stand out from the crowd. Professional tip: Earn yourself a certificate in google advertisements in Google\u2019s free online class, <a href=\"https:\/\/skillshop.withgoogle.com\/\">skillshop<\/a>. As the algorithm changes from time to time, your certificate will be valid for up to a year. <br> <br> Not every job will be your cup of tea, know your strengths, know your weaknesses. Choose a job that fits your personality type and work hard and smart to fill the gaps you lack. You don\u2019t have to conform to the <a href=\"https:\/\/articlesenior.com\/15-best-paying-jobs-in-singapore-job-profile-industries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most popular job<\/a>, not everyone can be a good accountant. Being successful at your career is highly dependent on you!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throw\nthose graduation caps with faith and now celebrate your journey into adulting.\nAfter all the years of accumulating knowledge, it is time to contribute to\nsociety and enjoy adulthood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>References:<br>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/smallbusiness.chron.com\/information-small-business-startups-2491.html\" class=\"rank-math-link\">https:\/\/smallbusiness.chron.com\/information-small-business-startups-2491.html<br><\/a>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storytellermn.com\/blog\/video-producer\" class=\"rank-math-link\">https:\/\/www.storytellermn.com\/blog\/video-producer<\/a><br>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storytellermn.com\/blog\/video-producer\" class=\"rank-math-link\">https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/engineering-similarities-and-differences\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adulting can be hard, and choosing the right career can seem like a mountainous task among many top jobs in Singapore. Maybe you just graduated and are contemplating between furthering your studies or getting a head start in your career. Or perhaps you are contemplating a mid-career switch.&nbsp; In 2020, there are many rising careers that you might not have heard of a decade ago. For your ease of reference, we have researched and identified 14 top jobs in Singapore and the skills needed for those careers. &nbsp;&nbsp;There are plenty of options to choose from, find a job that excites [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":294,"featured_media":2577,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[24,3020],"tags":[3358,3359,3357],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2573"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/294"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2573"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2573\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4402,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2573\/revisions\/4402"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2577"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2573"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2573"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2573"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}