Fewer private university graduates employed, though salaries inch higher: Survey
Fewer graduates from private education institutions got jobs within six months of graduating, marking a decline for the second straight year. Among those who were employed, less than half secured permanent employment, even though median salaries have increased to S$3,500 from S$3,400. This is according to a survey conducted by SkillsFuture Singapore among 3,500 fresh graduates from the cohort of 2024. Able Cheong, Head of Corporation at the Singapore Human Resources Institute, talks about whether employers view degrees from private educational institutions as inferior. He also discusses if employers are more keen to hire those who have completed stackable courses, rather than a private degree.
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