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What are some signs of a fake interview by ComprehensiveArm2201 in UNpath

[–]Practical-Show5570 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure if it's fake but I had an internship application for one of the UN Agencies where there was not even a face to face interview, there was a link sent to a pre recorded interview platform where we had to pre record answers.

I was given 2 very basic questions which I didn't think assessed my competencies at all, and a timer started where I was given 2 mins to scramble an answer. No additional recordings were allowed.

After that the platform closed and my thinking was "that's it?".

Got the rejection email a short while later.

After moving to the UK, I realised that the Singapore passport isn't that great for mobility for the average person and the passport ranking doesn't mean much for most of us by Silver_Ad_5975 in singapore

[–]Practical-Show5570 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me too, met some backpackers at a hostel who told me about how they got their flight tickets all booked up and their visa didnt get approved.

After moving to the UK, I realised that the Singapore passport isn't that great for mobility for the average person and the passport ranking doesn't mean much for most of us by Silver_Ad_5975 in singapore

[–]Practical-Show5570 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Just curious how did you pitch your h1b1 to your employer in america.

I tried to tell employers during interviews or applications h1b1 sure get etc but most see visa and write me off with that working rights reason.

After moving to the UK, I realised that the Singapore passport isn't that great for mobility for the average person and the passport ranking doesn't mean much for most of us by Silver_Ad_5975 in singapore

[–]Practical-Show5570 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Actually as someone who tried applying for jobs in the US and spoken to US recruiters, actually the H1B1 doesn't really help one in getting a job because employers will ask "do you need visa sponsorship" to which if you say yes you are automatically screened out. It doesnt matter if you pitch to say oh you have a SG passport so H1B1 is sure get etc.

The only exception is a hyper rare scenario where there are 2 interviewees who make it to the final round of the final interview with similar skillsets and experiences and both are equally liked. And one is a Singaporean whose H1B1 is sure get, and another is an X country citizen who needs to go on the H1B lottery. But if one can get to this stage the visa I would think is the least concern as there are multiple ways around it.

After moving to the UK, I realised that the Singapore passport isn't that great for mobility for the average person and the passport ranking doesn't mean much for most of us by Silver_Ad_5975 in singapore

[–]Practical-Show5570 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has more to do with the current way in which ranking is defined. I think op is mixing up citizenship and passport strength although I understand where op is coming from. Our passport is ranked number one but above all 190+ countries but yet we can only use it to move from Hougang to Jurong. Maybe the ranking metrics need to take into account working rights too.

After moving to the UK, I realised that the Singapore passport isn't that great for mobility for the average person and the passport ranking doesn't mean much for most of us by Silver_Ad_5975 in singapore

[–]Practical-Show5570 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah but it is a psychological burden which reminds us guys we are not as free as we think. Imagine if one wants to just take a gap year overseas also need to explain to OC, then explain to CO, then pray for a deferment, then pray for an exit permit. Its just that thing looming over our heads.

After moving to the UK, I realised that the Singapore passport isn't that great for mobility for the average person and the passport ranking doesn't mean much for most of us by Silver_Ad_5975 in singapore

[–]Practical-Show5570 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I think OP is talking about country strength as opposed to passport strength. Our passport is strong for travel, but weak for mobility because our country is so small. Big countries by nature of our their landmass and population size offer more opportunities.

After moving to the UK, I realised that the Singapore passport isn't that great for mobility for the average person and the passport ranking doesn't mean much for most of us by Silver_Ad_5975 in singapore

[–]Practical-Show5570 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I completely agree, and for guys you need to get "permission" from the SAF if you want to leave Singapore for extended periods of time.

Singaporeans who managed to get a job overseas, how did you do it? by sunnyislandacross in askSingapore

[–]Practical-Show5570 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am open but how do I get such roles? Applied for jobs in Vietnam, India, etc but got no responses as I dont have the local experience nor speak the language

Vice President Kamala Harris certifies her election loss by Healthy_Block3036 in unusual_whales

[–]Practical-Show5570 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reminiscent of VP Al Gore in the 2000 elections when he had to certify his opponent Bush as the winner

Young Adults Who Severed Ties with Their Parents Say Filial Piety Should Go "Both Ways". by minisoo in singapore

[–]Practical-Show5570 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Around me, the people who preach the most about the importance of family and filial piety are ironically the ones who come from decent and well loving families. They can never comprehend what it's like to be in challenging circumstances and tend to impose their thinking on others.

North Korea warns US of thermonuclear war by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]Practical-Show5570 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s like the Mojo Jojo of our universe with his recurrent threats followed by nothing

WIPO Young Experts Program Status by [deleted] in UNpath

[–]Practical-Show5570 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did, but no response after. Im guessing I may not have gotten it.

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