Highest-Paying Jobs For Fresh Graduates Of Singapore

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For individuals who are in a serious search for a management consulting firm with global grasp, Hay Group is a viable option. Hay Group aims to transform your company’s distinct strategy into coveted reality. It makes things possible by developing and motivating talent to be more efficient at the workplace. In its relatively recent survey, this firm tackled the salary expectations of approximately ninety-five organizations in Singapore.

The aptly called “Fresh Graduate Pay Survey” found the average monthly salary for degree holders without Honors, with Second-Lower Honors, and with Second-Upper honors. The 2014 starting salary for these said categories were $2,741, $2,853, and $2,939 respectively. Furthermore, the researchers showed that the employers were likely to pay more for degree holders than for mere diploma holders. The gap in credentials and certificates is understandable as the country poses importance in education.

The highest-paying positions for diploma holders were in the industry of Engineering, Marketing, Administration or Support, and Information Technology. Diploma holders holding positions in the field of Engineering had an average salary of $1,976. While, diploma holders in the Marketing field had an average salary of $1,938. If you are planning to reap an administrative or client’s support position as a diploma holder, you will likely to have a salary of $1,925. Lastly, diploma holders in the Information Technology industry can expect a salary of $1,920.

Let us dive into the highest-paying positions for degree holders. The top four slot belongs to Project Management. The average starting pay for this position as a degree holder without Honors is $2,813. Project managers oversee and document most of the aspects of a certain project.

The third spot belongs to the field of Information Technology (IT). Many of my friends have spouses who thrive in this fast-paced scene. You see, IT has a myriad of offerings including programmer, systems analyst, and software engineer. Find one that fits your preference and expertise. Know that the average starting pay for this position as a degree holder without Honors is $2,816.

The Legal positions still holds a sense of prestige next to becoming a certified physician. There has been a shortage of fresh law graduates, which is why possessing a law degree is easily attractive. The average starting pay for this position as a degree holder without Honors is $2,856.

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As a specialized degree, it is no wonder that fresh engineering graduates earn the highest median salary ($2,888) of among the list.

The main takeaway from this research is the fact that the primary motivation of the fresh graduates is not the salary. Most of the participants highlight thirst for the accelerated career development as money will follow. Cultivating the aspects of the well-being such as autonomy and self-expression in the workplace is a must.

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