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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Im the nus chemistry graduate who doesnt wanna work in chemistry anymore hence my bad grades. But I decided to try hr/admin in which i did hr admin intern and was converted to contract. I understand its hard to get into hr w/o academic bg or hr cert. So i am looking into jobs that are open to any degree/diploma.
From what i know Apr to Nov is the worst period of job seeking. I actively searched for jobs during Aug to Feb period but only a few get back to me. Not much calls too. I'm also looking at recruitment agency to give me contract that can be converted to perm. In Nov last year recruitment agents spam call me but no fruitful results. Their offers were mostly $1800 for 1yr contract which i did not think was beneficial for me given my academic bg. I expected at least $2400 which i think is reasonable 
Hence, i accepted my internship offer. The best decision i made so far as i learnt alot. Too bad till now still no companies are giving me interview calls. I even follow online tips to get my resume to get through hr filtering software.
Yes, and also thanks for the encouragement guys. I am not giving up but it definitely is taking a huge toll on me now. |
I assure you that you are not alone. So many engineering, business, bio, chem, psychology, doing unrelated work.
However, in a degree program assuming 3 years, 1.5 years is spend on foundational units and 1.5 years to learn the field.. now these people are telling employers... I studied for 1.5 years... Please hire me. Its very difficult to convince the boss. Other people spend another 1.5 years to specialise.
Pls don't take 1.8k... Large % of people who accept low ball, end up low ball their whole life. When your peers hit 7k, you are 4k. That's how bad it is. However... U studied 1.5 years less than others... Dilemma indeed...
I suggest, if seriously Any job... Go do sales in a field you like. Sales job almost anytime welcome people because hire fast fire fast. But if work hard, 3-5k is no problem. Plus you will learn a lot about that field really fast. The numbers will help impress your next boss. Maybe do business development, PR..
If u insist on a cushy office job, do understand that you are automatically low priority due to lack of specialist knowledge as above.
Good that you took the advice to beat HR software. Next practice mock interview to score in front of your boss. The question on why they should hire you will sure pop up.