Originally Posted by Unregistered

I am an undergrad in NTU and know a few course mates selling insurance part time now, means they have M5/9 certification. It is very common, so I don't think it will give any edge in interview.

Irregardless whether got bond/compulsory to sell or not, my suggestion to guy who is not interested in sales career is to go for internship or part time jobs that can learn something useful for his preferred career.

This cert is relatively cheap so you can always work/earn somewhere and spend a little to take the exam in your free time.