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Old 17-03-2014, 08:26 PM
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Default Contract jobs being repackaged as internships

Saw an ad...

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Accenture - Graduate Intern Contractors

Immediate – 3 months contract (subject to extension)
Singaporeans and Singapore PR only
Business related courses or IT related courses
Salary Range for Degree Graduates: SGD 1300
Salary for Masters Under Graduates: S$1600 per month
Standard Benefits: 12 days AL, 14 days ML, pro rata.
Medical insurance to kick in only after 3 months of service
Students will sign a contract with Accenture’s master vendor and will be referred as contractors
Interns can get their respective hiring managers to review/ provide the performance evaluation etc
20% employee CPF contribution is applicable since these students are coming in as contractors
All candidates will be subjected to background checks
All candidate are expected to commit fully to the contract duration. Long holiday plans will not be considered.
https://talentconnect.nus.edu.sg/car...17547243833542

First time I've heard of an internship which requires CPF contribution and in which interns are hired through vendor. Sounds like a sneaky way to underpay graduates.



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