SIM-UOL fresh grad starting pay

Originally Posted by Alexxxxxx

Not all SIM grads are useless or bad like so many people make out to be. I was from SIM-UOL, got into a big 4, left after my 1st senior year & now in the private sector drawing $5.2K/month. Might not be much compared to FO in banks/tech but we all start somewhere & have our own path. Just work hard, communicate well & network. All the best everyone, be it private or local uni grad. Don't hate, just love. Life is too short too hate & bash each other. There's more to life.

True. I went a different path wanting to get into public service after graduation. My first job in private sector was just $2000. Went for few interviews but they only want to match my pay. Went into GLC with experience but was paid lower than fresh grad salary. After few years, left for private sector which has given me a pay bump.

I won't say that I am very successful, but I believe most SIM-UOL grads will do better with more experience in the private sector.

Honestly most impt is ur hard work and diligence, and a bit of aptitude
Whether ur work is good, can produce result.
No diff between public uni or pte uni


From a public uni alumni

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Why get so affected by the trolls? Some of them are probably not even local uni students or grads (you think they got the time to cyberbully us? Lol) Feel like many of those who talk **** abt private uni are edmw bbfa or unemployed 60 y.o. uncle type. Chill lah brother.

Second this. Local / private uni graduates are most likely out there working their butts of or sourcing for jobs during this pandemic. The trollers here are most likely the old birds who were retrenched or have their spot in the company taken over by the younger fresh graduates.

At the end of the day, regardless of which uni you're from, make full use of the opportunity given to you. I'm from a local uni myself but but I have colleagues from private uni (not insurance sorry) who are performing way better than their local uni counterparts. All the best!

SIM-UOL CIS

2012 - $36k
2020 - $120k

Private sector IT.

[Napstablook]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Honestly most impt is ur hard work and diligence, and a bit of aptitude
Whether ur work is good, can produce result.
No diff between public uni or pte uni


From a public uni alumni

Agree. Am From local uni, from what I see, companies will rather take UOL fch over local uni second lower.

The disadvantage can be overcome.

Originally Posted by Napstablook

Agree. Am From local uni, from what I see, companies will rather take UOL fch over local uni second lower.

The disadvantage can be overcome.

That depends.

I’m from a bulge bracket (non IB), initial gatekeeping and sieving of applicants is degree-blind as the ATS will shortlist individuals solely based on psychometric tests.

The HR screen is the stage where “prestige” is scrutinized. NUS BBA and other quant-heavy courses (like Engineering/Mathematics) awarded by local unis will always be higher up in the pecking order regardless of the honors classification. However fret not cuz at this juncture, you’ll still be invited for superday unless you suay-suay the max count for the AC is limited.

Final hiring decision afterwards is based on your performance.

Btw, there people from SIM-UOL in my dept. Jia you guys.

[Napstablook]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

That depends.

I’m from a bulge bracket (non IB), initial gatekeeping and sieving of applicants is degree-blind as the ATS will shortlist individuals solely based on psychometric tests.

The HR screen is the stage where “prestige” is scrutinized. NUS BBA and other quant-heavy courses (like Engineering/Mathematics) awarded by local unis will always be higher up in the pecking order regardless of the honors classification. However fret not cuz at this juncture, you’ll still be invited for superday unless you suay-suay the max count for the AC is limited.

Final hiring decision afterwards is based on your performance.

Btw, there people from SIM-UOL in my dept. Jia you guys.

Hi, thanks for your perspective.

I'm very interested in entering the banking sector (non-IB), currently a final year student at one of your mentioned courses. May I contact you for some advice?

Can I get some real opinions?

Seems that this is pretty much an echo chamber now..

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

Can I get some real opinions?

Seems that this is pretty much an echo chamber now..

Real opinions on?

BSc Econs & Management 3rd Class

Starting salary - 2.6k

Current salary - 4k


Have a friend:
BSc Econs & Finance 1st Class

Starting salary - 3.5k

Current salary - not too sure but seems to be around 5k+


Duration is about 5 years for both.

Anyway, now is covid-19 labour environment so it might be good to lower expectations a little.

Best of luck to all fellow UOL grads and undergrads.