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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Of course. It is not mathematically correct to choose someone based on bell curve, let alone CAP.
For eg, some people score B+ B+ B(the most important and relavant core) BA(some random elective), would secure a second uppers with 4.0,
but someone else who scored A-(most relavant core to job/scholarship) B+ B+ B B(some random elective) who been deemed a 2nd lower (3.9).
This is just an example with 5mods to illustrate the unfairness of how B and A- (2 grades difference, mind you!) in the most relavant (and perhaps challenging) core can make a difference in the interview process. And of course, examinations are not the most accurate assessment tool, but what's more about the A in some random elective assessment?
I hope employers and the universities are not so dumb to look at the class of honours by itself.
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ur suggestion is ideal, but hard to implement..
seriously guys, no point complaining.. this is the system, it wldnt change at least for the next 5 years, prob 50 years in reality. just suck it up man, all we can do is play within the system.
i have a 3rd class from
NUS, and after hundreds of applications and only a few interviews at govt and MNCs, i realised this, people there only like to work with people like themselves. they themselves being scholars, 1st class and 2nd upper, can relate to the fresh grads with same qualifications more. their honest opinions of 3rd class, pass degree and non-ivy/local unis? "these guys are crap, dont waste my time." u may be darn hardworking, working full-time in the day and studying part-time at night. for 3 years, all ur time and money are spent on upgrading yourself for a better career. do u seriously think the HR chick cares? haha!! hard truth guys.
even u got in, there's a high chance of u not fitting in well and being stepped over at the bottom of the ladder. be realistic and abandon this "Singaporean Dream" if u really cant meet the cut. apply for the less "glamorous" posts, apply for SMEs, apply for boring jobs. stop comparing to your better-to-do peers. life is unfair. set your own definition of success, leave out career and big money. focus on more impt stuff like health, relationships and happiness.