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Singapore's Job Market: Skills Over Degrees, High Demand

4/2/2025

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Singapore's job market is undergoing a transformation, with professional, managerial, executive, and technical (PMET) roles making up 57.7% of openings. The demand for skilled workers in technology, education, and finance is surging, boasting 164 vacancies for every 100 job seekers. Employers are increasingly valuing skills over degrees, while foreign talent steps in to bridge critical gaps.

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Story summary

Singapore's job market is undergoing a transformation, with professional, managerial, executive, and technical (PMET) roles making up 57.7% of openings. The demand for skilled workers in technology, education, and finance is surging, boasting 164 vacancies for every 100 job seekers. Employers are increasingly valuing skills over degrees, while foreign talent steps in to bridge critical gaps.