While it’s not a happy thing to say, but yes, I do believe that compared to the local universities, RMIT students and graduates are indeed below them academically. Same for UOL.

You about admit as much, generally people opt for UOL (or RMIT for that matter) due to inadequate academic scores to qualify for the 3 local uni. Sure, of course we put in effort & deserve a second chance, but that does not change the fact as a group, we are below the local grads both academically and market value wise.

Agreed.

I used to work as a mortgage loans banker in OCBC.
Basic 2.9k with allowance up till 800.
Once you hit commission, its anywhere from 900 till 5 digits.
Its a sales job tho...

Since mid Aug till now.. I guess a fresh grad like me w/o any exp has difficulty finding a job in banking/financial industry.. Maybe I shld start off by doing contract/temp work in bank to gain hands on exp.. Afterall, work exp matters the most! ):

Hmm, what's your asking salary? Also, is your resume done up properly? Try to get a few people who have been working for some time to have a look. Even better, get a HR to evaluate and see. After all, a shoddy resume reflects badly on you.

Lastly, if all else fails, Do try a sales role as I believe they are more open to fresh grads. It may not be your style but best to start somewhere and show you do not stay unemployed for too long.

asking for 2.2 and above.. No replies from banks still. I've just got an offer from a company, doing accounts! hopefully nth goes wrong from here on >< anyway thanks for your advice! yeah it's true that sales/insurance roles are more open to fresh grads..

Asking for this kind of low salary just cheapen your cv and make you look desperate. Most bank freshies are going for min $3.5k now, you really think a bank will choose you just because you cheaper by 1k?

hmm i was offered a 2.3K job as cust service exec but i turned down the offer, and its back to waiting :(

on a side note, i really hope someone would answer me :
Anyone has any idea if dbs bank hires uol grads? i've applied for a job abt 3weeks ago and i know that by 1 mth if they don't call me, means im not shortlisted. should i give up already?

Depends. If all you have is a UOL degree and no exprience or skill set in any other thing other than being cheap at 2.2k, then 99% sure gone liao.

Not true. Banks hiring more foreigners and you think they won't be undercutting the 'expected' salaries by 1k less? :D

hey wth could u not link all the events together? thats not me and if i had rejected the 2.3k job why would i settle for 2.2k.

Kindly read before you answer.