Not to worry. You can still get into ministries and stat boards with cum laude.

I graduated 5 yrs before your batch so rest assured.

If you are from SOE, can consider doing policies in ministries or stat boards. There is more exposure to high profile policy portfolio.

Alternatively, try the Dept of Stats under MTI or statistic specialists at MOM. You will be paid better than regular MX scheme.

If you are from SOA, try the accountant scheme unser AGD, auditors under AGO or CAO under CAD. All are better paid schemes.