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28-02-2011, 08:18 PM
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Starting pay for fresh grad?
Hi all, need some advice on what to expect/ask for my starting salary.
I will be graduating in May from NUS FASS, bach in English and i am currently going for interviews and will probably be receiving my first offer soon.
Some background, i am on the bubble in terms of my hons, so i'll either grad with 2nd upper or 2nd lower.
On the CCA/achievements side, I am quite active in the students' union(elected to office bearer positions) and have represented the uni and nation in a few overseas forums and summits to meet foreign leaders and dignitaries. Have also received top 10% cert in my attachments.
How much should i expect from either the public or private sector?
I should be negotiating on pay with a stat board and a government affiliated company on pay and i am unsure of how much to ask as I am really quite unsure of my degree that i will grad with. I am also in the final round of interview with a private mnc and I would like some advice on whats reasonable to ask for.
As I heard that in government linked orgs or stat boards they have a fixed pay scale based on the degree you have, can I use my CV to bargain? Haha.
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28-02-2011, 09:22 PM
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The standard range to ask for is about 2.8k to 3.2k. if you're confident they want u, you can ask for more and yes, goverment sector have a standard pay scale for junior executive and senior executive. Any other higher position, i'm not sure.
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01-03-2011, 10:06 AM
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gov sector will depends on wat honour u'll get considering u r fresh grad
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10-03-2011, 02:42 PM
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private sector depends on the industry and what kind of job
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10-03-2011, 02:44 PM
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for government linked orgs or stat boards, I've not heard of fresh grad from FASS successfully negotiating for a higher pay then what is offered.
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10-03-2011, 07:11 PM
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alright, an offer from a "private" closely affliated to govt company doing some rm related work.
2950 basic. 15.5 months minimum. 200 increment after 6 months probation. transport and phone allowances.
Normal? Non negotiable apparently
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11-03-2011, 08:55 AM
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yes, very normal. I'll accept it if the job is your interest.
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11-03-2011, 12:35 PM
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Seems a tad low to me though, ministries are offering me higher. However, the lower paying jobscope is of interest to me.
but 400-500 less per month is quite a lot.
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12-03-2011, 04:49 PM
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btw, I was in your position 3 years back and I decided to stick with the lower paying job and give up on the ministry jobs. (same like you the difference was ~$500). No regrets since. My pay now matches or is higher than my peers who chose the ministry route.
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