Little_prince Supersonic January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 Optimism at career fair by S Ramesh 05:55 AM Jan 28, 2011 SINGAPORE - More job options and possibly higher starting salaries. That's the upbeat mood among those who attended the annual National University of Singapore (NUS) Career Fair yesterday. There was a buzz as undergraduates made their way through the fair, with a record 145 employers from diverse sectors taking part, offering some 4,200 positions. One of the fair's biggest participants is the public service, with nearly every ministry and statutory board having a booth to explain employment opportunities to graduates. The NUS graduate employment survey is expected in April, but there is already an upbeat sense on starting salaries. Professor Tan Eng Chye, NUS Deputy President (Academic), said: "For graduates, you are talking about a salary range from $2,500 to $3,500, depending on the professions. But sentiments are very positive." Graduate Alex Liu, said: "All of us are pretty optimistic." A Japan Pavilion is also part of the fair for the first time. Ten Japanese chemical companies with operations here are showcasing the sector, offering 80 jobs. To give its undergraduates a leg up, NUS is working with the Singapore Human Resource Institute (SHRI) to provide them employment and internship opportunities. SHRI executive director David Ang said: "We can be more focused when guiding the graduates on the kinds of jobs they want. At the same time, we also inform the career centre about the needs of employers." Some 7,000 students are expected to benefit from the fair over the next two days. SOURCE: http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore...at-career-fair ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avant_stealth Clutched January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 Err..idk mayb tis is for the optimistic kind of student dman proactive etc etc. But i did ask my frd studyin in nus, she say she got go career fair but she din get job. Mayb her standard is high, idk. So say considering join moe. whn i chck for job esp those more stable job, they lyk hint abt ns. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearoil 1st Gear January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 I guarantee you ... a few months After 'ERECTION'..most of these local grads will be... JOBLESS! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 $3.5k... bankers ar? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_prince Supersonic January 28, 2011 Author Share January 28, 2011 $3.5k... bankers ar? they dreaming. [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_prince Supersonic January 28, 2011 Author Share January 28, 2011 same as the SMU student with 10k starting pay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norzahari Neutral Newbie January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 2500-3500 first job no experience?? GOOD LUCK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 why cannot? 0 level fail also can earn how many K within a few week... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 Banks are hiring.... MNC are hiring.... SMEs also hiring.... no wonder they so confident ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_prince Supersonic January 28, 2011 Author Share January 28, 2011 2500-3500 first job no experience?? GOOD LUCK depends actually... typical grad. 2.5-3k should have in most mnc. more than 3k probably only govt job. teachers etc will give. even banks dun give more than 3k for fresh grads Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freel4ncer Neutral Newbie January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 If you sign on as an officer, you get starting pay of 4k with 2nd upper and above ^^ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scion Turbocharged January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 $3500 as starting pay for fresh grads? not possible for engineering students Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 New grads have a tendency to dream that they are better than the rest of the world because they have a degree. Until they arrive at EARTH then they know things are not as rosy as they think. Good luck to those who think they can start earning major bucks the moment they start working. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_prince Supersonic January 28, 2011 Author Share January 28, 2011 $3500 as starting pay for fresh grads? not possible for engineering students Astar or DSTA lor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 can be songbird http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/S...118-258801.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karu 6th Gear January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 Another piece of good news... foreplay before erection... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freel4ncer Neutral Newbie January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/careers/j...alaryscale.html Guys, we should all do our part.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff49er Clutched January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 $3500 is possbile for first class honours in very few roles. Only the creme will get it. Most will fall within $2500 to $3000. Talking about reality i know one candidate who thinks he can get a $10,000 pay when his pay is $6300. The pay hike is too steep, other factors being equal. Why I know? I am an exec recruiter. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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