The Best and Worst Paying Jobs for Fresh Graduates in Five Asian Markets
An online survey ranks the five best- and worst-paying jobs for fresh graduates in five Asian markets. Quoted in the press release for the survey results announcement after an interview with jobsDB, Dr. Andy Wong emphasizes that a combination of hard knowledge and soft skills are always a winning formula for graduates to get a clear edge over their peers.
According to regional job-seeking portal jobsDB, companies offer the highest salaries to fresh graduates (those with less than two years’ work experience) who perform job functions in banking and finance, professional services (compliance, consultancy and legal services) and information technology positions in Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand.
Quoted in the press release for the survey results announcement after an interview with jobsDB, Dr. Andy Wong, Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Studies) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong Business School, says that the banking and finance industries are undoubtedly the most stable and reliable source of quality jobs. Good salaries, structured career path and perceived social prestige associated with being a banker are all key factors that attract fresh graduates.
Dr. Wong adds that a combination of hard knowledge and soft skills are always a winning formula for graduates to get a clear edge over their peers. Having a good mathematical mind, high proficiency in English and interpersonal skills are also essential. What is most important is a positive attitude to learn and grow. Only those who humble themselves and constantly work hard to deliver results can fully realize their potentials.
jobsDB conducted an online survey across a variety of industries with regard to the pay standards of different job functions. A total of 23 main categories of job functions are included in this survey, ranging from accounting, administration and HR, banking and finance to beauty care and health, hospitality and F&B. Besides Hong Kong, the survey also investigated other Asian countries like Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines… Read More (PDF)
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The jobsDB press release has successfully generated more than 46 media pickups to date from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and the United States, including coverage by influential international and regional media outlets and online news portals. See reports by Bloomberg Businessweek, Thomson Reuters, MarketWatch (PDF), TMC Net, Yahoo! (PDF), Sina, Human Resources (PDF), Hong Kong Daily News, CFO Innovation (PDF) and more.
Source: jobsDB
Date published: 30 October, 2014