The fresh grad job is now a third-year job
Singapore's graduate employment outcomes have weakened, with full-time employment among six autonomous universities falling by 13 percentage points in three years. The median gross monthly salary for university graduates has stagnated at $4,500 for the last two years.
Singapore's graduate employment outcomes are showing worrying signs despite being strong by international standards. Full-time employment among six autonomous universities has fallen by 13 percentage points in three years, with 74.4% of 2025 university graduates securing a full-time job compared to 87.5% of their 2022 peers. The median gross monthly salary has stayed at $4,500 for the last two years. Polytechnic graduates are also experiencing lower full-time employment rates and more involuntary part-time or temporary work. One explanation is that the economy is in a downswing, with businesses recalibrating their workforce needs. Internships are becoming a prerequisite for entry-level jobs, with students like J securing multiple internships and certifications to boost their employability.
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