12 June 2020
Fresh graduates this year face a tough employment market. They may find themselves earning less compared to job market entrants a year ago, as employers downsize and cut costs.
For example, data culled from two recruitment firms has shown a decline in the average salary for top entry-level jobs such as information technology executives, accounting roles and recruitment consultants.
However, some employers from industries such as banking and finance have said that they are not cutting starting salaries for fresh graduates.
To provide more opportunities for fresh graduates, the public sector is ramping up hiring this year.
A Public Service Division spokesman says there are a good number of opportunities available in areas such as science, technology, and engineering, information communications and technology, data analysis and management, industry and sector development, and accounting and finance.
Employers are also supporting young people through positions on their management associate programmes as well as the SGUnited Traineeships programme.