1. Educational Opportunities in IT Jobs
As much as there is a high demand for IT jobs in Singapore, the need for
highly trained and experienced professionals is also apparent. Those who are
already in the managerial level in the IT industry have experienced the
changes in the technologies applied in software engineering and similar jobs.
Unlike in other sectors, years of experience does not give a heavy weight on
your credentials. Instead, you should have the necessary skills and capabilities
that the company is currently using. Stay abreast by taking on opportunities
to learn as much as you can.
Company trainings
Make the most out of your current IT executive job by signing up for
seminars, lectures and courses. List all of them and compile your certificates
and awards of recognition. Whether you attend a four-week training on a new
system or half a day worth of leadership talks, the important thing is that you
do not miss the point. Value the technical learning as much as the soft skills
that you gain.
Scholarships
The Education Ministry of Singapore provide partial and full scholarships to
worthy candidates. Moreover, different universities in the country such as the
National University Singapore and Nanyang University has scholarship grants
to eligible students.
The Singapore-MIT Alliance, or SMA, aims to provide scholarship awards to

2. students who want to pursue master and doctorate degrees in Computer
Science and other areas of studies. The terms and conditions of the
scholarship include full tuition fees, monthly allowances and immersion in MIT
that covers two-way return tickets.
Self-funded studies
Since the route to success in the IT industry requires updated skills and
knowledge, you should set aside time, money and energy for continuing
education. The cost may be high, but it is a much needed career strategy if
you want to become successful in the IT industry. In fact, it is now more of a
requirement rather than an option for IT professionals and executives.
Think of self-funded education as an investment. The sooner you enrol in a
course, the sooner you will reap the benefits. Get ahead of the competition by
seizing opportunities to study. Search for online courses which you can tackle
alongside your current job. If you can spare a year or more for studies, do it
now. Look for the ideal course in the ideal university in relation to your goals
as an IT professional.
A worthwhile investment
One great thing about IT is that the industry will only get bigger and better in
the coming years. It is a rather young field of expertise, so as you engage in
more educational opportunities, you also increase your value. The “return of
investment” is high. Career growth goes hand in hand with the person’s
improvement as a professional. Although completing another degree does
not immediately result to promotion, it contributes to your marketability and
will give you eligibility to more executive jobs in Singapore.

3. And don’t miss out on personal growth as well. Studying does not only add
more skills and knowledge, it is also an avenue through which you can
improve on your attitude towards work and handling different situations.
More than the increase in salary and the promotion you can expect after
completing a course, there are also intangible benefits that you will gain as
you learn more.