Prospective graduates in Singapore could see their salaries take a hit in time to come, as competition for entry-level roles here is poised to stiffen. Singapore is set to churn out more degree holders, with 40 per cent of the cohort expected to participate in local universities by 2020. Many will also pursue private or overseas degrees... In March, Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin had flagged the potential problem of a graduate glut here, where there are too many graduates who cannot find good enough jobs. Recruitment firms told My Paper that, with more graduates joining the workforce, downward pressure on salaries is likely to set in. In an ever-increasingly competitive workplace, soft skills are becoming increasingly important as a necessary complement to technical skills. One good way in honing ones soft skills during university is to actively participate in non-academic student activities.
Posted on: Tue, 27 May 2014 02:29:50 +0000