Hi all,
I am currently a fresh grad going into the job market in the summer.
Just wanna ask something if any one knows about Graduate Management trainee programme. Not refering to those MA programme of banks but more of companies like
NTUC income,
SMRT.. all have this kind of programme.
My question is..
1) does it mean that by joining this programme and you will have a better prospect in terms of promotion in the future? No, unless you are a scholar.
2) does it mean that when you join this programme, it is better for you to stay with the company for longer periods of time and as such difficult to make a career switch later in your life? No, some quit once they find the job scope not to my liking. Career swtich wise depends on ur job scope. if say u r assigned to a v niche area in
SMRT like train engineering, then it may be harder to switch than say someone who is posted to a generalist department like business analyst.
3) are such programme by non-banks company overrated? Depends on what you mean by over rated? Pay wise even for banks depends, a trader may earn more than someone in banking ops. I know someone who joined the
NTUC scheme and she is in charge of a whole
NTUC outlet, from managing the various staff to logistics and she is just 2 yrs + in the job. Does she earn lesser than a trader? most likely. but her career may be more stable and certainly has more potential than banking ops. Banking is good only if u get into the key areas, but for the other positions, u may be better off outside.
Thanks.. appreciate all advice.