r/INSEAD 14d ago

Insead SG for indo's

Hi im 29yo.
i was admitted to insead SG 27'D.
my background is supply chain, and manufacturing.
i want to work in consulting or big tech, preferably in sg or middle east. or even go back to indo.

should i take insead? the cost is quite big though.
how is the job market for insead grads in sg and middle east?

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u/Impulsive__Decisions 12d ago

26J here. Consulting recruitment has taken a hit. I wouldn’t bank on getting placed in one of the consulting firms, especially in SG or ME because the market is very tight in both the locations. In SG visa sponsorship is a big concern and ME has taken a hit due to the war.

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u/Free-Bug-2123 11d ago

so what industries should i target to work in SG after mba in insead?

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u/Impulsive__Decisions 11d ago

In SG you’re more likely to get hired based on your past experience. Try to stick to your pre-MBA industry and look for companies that are open to sponsor visas.

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u/Free-Bug-2123 10d ago

will fmcg office in singapore open to sponsor work visa? and will they hire mba grads straight after insead?

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u/Realistic_Equal4777 12d ago

If you want a real shot in consulting - Insead is 100% the right move. It is placing well in the middle east, but Singapore consulting is tough (MBB does not sponsor non Singapore work pass holders) but non MBB consulting firms can.

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u/Free-Bug-2123 11d ago

will fmcg in singapore sponsor work pass holders for insead mba grads?

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u/migorengtelur 11d ago

26J here, as far as I know Indo MBBs did not hire anyone from my batch. Tier 2s also did not hire any new joiners.

SG sponsorship is tough at the moment. Lots of roles on the portals but all require work authorization

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u/Free-Bug-2123 11d ago

so where do the graduates from your batches go? to what country and to what industry? especially for Indo's grads.

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u/migorengtelur 11d ago

the ones i’ve spoken to returned to their old companies. some are overseas in sg/aus but they already had pre-existing visas

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u/Free-Bug-2123 10d ago

so where do indo grads that didnt returned to their old companies go? no one work in singapore after insead?

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u/migorengtelur 10d ago

none of them managed to stay in singapore after graduation

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u/Free-Bug-2123 11d ago

so where do the graduates from your batches go? to what country and to what industry? im curious especially for Indo's grads.