SIM-UOL fresh grad starting pay

Originally Posted by poorman

While I agree with you that UOL grads have unrealistic expectations about working in the world's top banks after they graduate, I don't believe they are below average academically unless you're willing to admit that based on your own benchmark, RMIT grads are also below average academically?

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.

Majority of UOL students are either from poly or from JC whose 'A' levels did not fare well enough to gain entry. That being said, I think we all deserve a second-chance and the exams of UOL are by no means a walk in the park even though it's a DL degree. there's still substantial effort required in order to get good honours.

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.

My point about the internships was to highlight what you've said which is almost every undergrad from good unis are doing internships, so UOL students should not be slacking as they are already academically far behind the local uni peers. Besides, it would be good exposure to mix around with the good uni students and pick up essential skills from your superiors during internships.

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...

Originally Posted by Unregistered

UOL grad with 2nd upper but yet to find employment??? That's kind of worrying.
How long have you been in unemployment status???

I'm currently taking part-time UOL Acct & Finance and from your unemployment status, i'm distressed. i hope i'm not wasting my time and money taking the course. oh well...

Anyway, i hope you find employment soon with good pay and prospects.

All the best & Good Luck!!!

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! ):

[poorman]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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.

Originally Posted by poorman

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..

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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.

[poorman]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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?

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

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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.

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.