SIM-UOL fresh grad starting pay

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hello

I'm a SIM UOL student here. I'm doing econs and politics and I was wondering can I enter the field of investment banking after I graduate?

Why didn't u study E&F or B&F instead of doing E&P since u are keen in working in the field of investment banking leh?? 😵

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Why didn't u study E&F or B&F instead of doing E&P since u are keen in working in the field of investment banking leh?? 😵

It doesn't matter what you study at SIM. You're not getting into investment banking with a piece of toilet paper from there, period.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

It doesn't matter what you study at SIM. You're not getting into investment banking with a piece of toilet paper from there, period.

Since this thread is for "toilet paper" why the fug are u wasting time posting here? Wanna stir **** pls go other place, PERIOD!

With all respect to SIM degree holders, but I think that as long as you're not from local unis/reputable unis from overseas, your chances of joining any form of MNCs or big local firms is as good as zero. There will be special cases but yeah you get the idea.

It's evident from the JD of most jobs esp for graduate programmes. In that case, you even need a minimum of 2nd upper from local unis to be qualified for it.

The fact is that in every top/popular jobs, there will be tons of applications from all the reputable unis and private or SIM degree holders will be in a disadvantage position for sure.

Rather than trying to aim for top companies, make do with a reasonable coy and gain valuable experience. Don't fall for the trap of aiming too high and be jobless for extended period.

Was a Foreigner. No PR. Having this so called 'trash' uni cert.
Start my first job at local company for the work that even singaporean diploma holder dont wanna do. Get paid SGD1700. My second job as contract in foreign Investment Bank. Got a decent SGD2500 with 7 days paid leave per year. Fast Forward 7 years later, I am a VP in Global Bank. Its not about the cert. Its about the step and determination you are willing to take. Dont aim 5k starting salary. Just do your best and work hard.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Was a Foreigner. No PR. Having this so called 'trash' uni cert.
Start my first job at local company for the work that even singaporean diploma holder dont wanna do. Get paid SGD1700. My second job as contract in foreign Investment Bank. Got a decent SGD2500 with 7 days paid leave per year. Fast Forward 7 years later, I am a VP in Global Bank. Its not about the cert. Its about the step and determination you are willing to take. Dont aim 5k starting salary. Just do your best and work hard.

Yes i fully agree with what said but it's still that degree paper which leads u to ur sucess many yrs later! So conclusion is owning a decent pte degree may or maybe not help in getting an attractive starting pay but it definitely help in the long term of our career!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Yes i fully agree with what said but it's still that degree paper which leads u to ur sucess many yrs later! So conclusion is owning a decent pte degree may or maybe not help in getting an attractive starting pay but it definitely help in the long term of our career!

My degree is from uol. So my point is.. This is not a showstopper. You just need to strive and try. First step is better than no step at all.

Finished exam recently, any kind souls can provide some insight about the firm and what expected salary should I fill so I get higher chance to be interviewed??

Finished exam recently, any kind souls can provide some insight about the "audit firm" and what expected salary should I fill so I get higher chance to be interviewed??

Hi seniors, may I know what are the chances for an SIM-UOL grad to get into Big4? I am a prospective student.

Sorry if this has been asked many times before. But can we expect at least 3K starting pay for Big4 or even mid-tier firms?

Thanks for the insights.