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Top Graduate Employers 2021 Survey Results

Best Graduate Employers 2022: Expected Salary Range, Working Hours and More

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Do you still remember your first full-time job?

I know I do.

Competition has always been fierce when it comes to job hunting.

Especially when your peers are graduating with first-class honours, have 6 internship experiences, and hold 5 leadership titles.

Source: Buzzfeed

And then there’s me, an idiot sandwich.

In today’s COVID-19 environment, the job-hunting competition has become more intense, with 69.8% of graduates getting employed full-time in 2020, as compared to 90.7% in 2019.

A recent Singapore’s 100 Leading Graduate Employers survey has been done by GTI Media Singapore, which showcases the top employers that graduates would choose to work for after graduation.

This survey also revealed their ideal job preferences, which include ideal working hours, salary ranges etc.

A total of 13,989 responses were gathered from students and fresh graduates from local universities.

Feeling lost in your career? You’re not alone!

 Top Employers Ranked by Students and Graduates 2021

There were a total of 100 employers that were ranked in terms of employer popularity.

Here are the top 30 most desirable employers that students are interested to work for.

RankCompanyIndustryRanking in 2020
1MicrosoftConsulting, IT & Technology1
2Ministry Of Education (MOE) Public Sector5
3DBS BankBanking & Financial Services

​Investment Banking & Investment Management
3
4Ministry of Health (MOH) Healthcare & Pharmaceutical

Public Sector
2
5MastercardBanking & Financial Services4
6ShopeeIT & Technology 40
7AmazonIT & Technology8
83MEngineering, Design, & Manufacturing17
9MicronEngineering, Design, & Manufacturing

IT & Technology
13
10J.P. MorganInvestment Banking & Investment Management12
11McKinsey & CompanyConsulting7
12Changi Airport GroupAviation, Transport, & Supply Chain

​Hospitality, Leisure, & Tourism
6
13OCBC BankBanking & Financial Services

Investment Banking & Investment Management
15
14Ministry of Defence (MINDEF)Ministry of Defence (MINDEF)

Public Sector
11
15National Healthcare GroupHealthcare & Pharmaceutical18
16National University Health System (NUHS)Healthcare & Pharmaceutical-
17PwCAccounting & Financial Management

Consulting
14
18Ministry of Finance (MOF)Banking & Financial Services

Public Sector
16
19Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)Public Sector24
20Manulife (Singapore) Pte LtdInsurance & Risk Management119
21Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)Public Sector23
22DeloitteAccounting & Financial Management

Consulting
20
23Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)Engineering, Design, & Manufacturing

IT & Technology
31
24Goldman SachsInvestment Banking & Investment Management33
25Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)Banking & Financial Services35
26AbbottHealthcare & Pharmaceutical

​Scientific Research & Development
26
27NestléFast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

Scientific Research & Development
48
28Boston Consulting GroupConsulting69
29National Environment Agency (NEA)Public Sector

Scientific Research & Development
43
30Defence Science & Technology Agency (DSTA)Engineering, Design, & Manufacturing

IT & Technology
30

Source: GTI Media

Rankings According to Sector

The sector rankings measure the popularity of companies among students and graduates who are keen on working within a specific industry.

Here are the winners for each respective sector:

SectorWinnerFinalist Finalist
Accounting & Financial ManagementPwCDeloitteKPMG
Banking & Financial ServicesDBS BankOCBC BankMastercard
ConsultingBoston Consulting GroupMcKinsey & CompanyAccenture
Energy, Oil & Gas, UtilitiesExxonMobilShellChevron
Engineering, Design, & ManufacturingMicron3MDefence Science & Technology Agency (DSTA)
Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)UnileverNestléProcter & Gamble
Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
Ministry of Health (MOH)National Healthcare GroupNational University Health System (NUHS)
Hospitality, Leisure, & TourismSingapore Tourism BoardChangi Airport GroupResorts World Sentosa
Insurance & Risk ManagementAIA Singapore Pte LtdAXA Insurance SingaporeManulife (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Investment Banking & Investment ManagementDBS BankJ.P. MorganGoldman Sachs
IT & TechnologyMicrosoftShopeeAmazon
Aviation, Transport, & Supply ChainChangi Airport GroupSingapore AirlinesAirbus
Media & AdvertisingMediacorpThe Walt Disney CompanySingapore Press Holdings (SPH)
Property & Real EstateCapitaLandJTC CorporationHousing & Development Board (HDB)
Public SectorMinistry of Education (MOE)Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
Scientific Research & DevelopmentDSO National LaboratoriesPfizerNestlé

Source: GTI Media

Salary Expectations for First Job

Source: tenor
Expected Annual SalaryResults
< $29,9996.2%
$30,000 - $39,99923.5%
$40,000 - $49,99934.5%
$50,000 - $59,99912.7%
> $60,00023.1%

Source: GTI Media

As for the expected salary for first full-time jobs, more than half (58%) of those surveyed are looking to earn between $30,000 to $49,999, which translates to $2,500 to $4,166 per month.

Which is just about the graduate starting salary for 2021 as well.

There are also slightly more than 1/5 (23.1%) who are expecting more than $60,000 for their annual salary, which translates to more than $5,000 per month.

This is likely due to the rise in starting salaries for industries such as computing.

Expected Working Hours for First Job

Source: Giphy

How many hours do you work at your company?

With Singapore ranking second in the list of most overworked cities in 2020, it is no surprise that our Asian roots are strong in this arena.

No. of HoursSurvey Results
< 30 Hours3.6%
30 - 40 Hours15.0%
40 - 50 Hours46.5%
50 - 60 Hours17.7%
> 60 Hours17.2%

Almost half of those surveyed are looking at a 40 to 50-hour work week, which means working for 8 to 10 hours a day.

34.9% are actually expecting more than 50 hours every week

This means that fresh graduates are already ready for the #OTlife.

Source: Giphy

This is interesting given that 52.8% of the respondents are expecting to combine their working and private life harmoniously in their first job.

Let’s hope that work-life balance can still be achieved in Singapore.

Most Important Factors When Choosing Employers

When it comes to the factors that play a role in the attractiveness of an employer, here are the ones that have the highest importance:

 Most ImportantDetails
1.Working under a good leaderKnowing that they'd be working under or mentored by effective, principled leaders
2.Good career progression prospectsThe prospect of promotions and professional growth opportunities
3.Equal opportunitiesThe guarantee of an equal playing field regardless of gender, sexuality, race, religion, disability, social background, etc.
4.Job securityThe stability of their employment from external or internal shocks
5.Personal development and growthThe ability to grow their personal skill sets beyond the realm of work (e.g. soft skills and personal interests)

Working under a good leader topped the list as the most important factor when it comes to employer choice.

This shows that growth is now a key focus for many, where employees are now looking to have good mentors to learn and grow from.

The next most important factor is having good career progression prospects.

Also, It is the first time since 2009 that job security was listed as one of the top five factors for the choice of employer.

About 78.9% of respondents stated that they believe that it would be difficult to get a job in 2021.

On the other hand, these are the least important factors when it comes to choosing employers:

 Least Important
1.Driving innovation
2.International interaction or opportunities
3.Attractive products & services
4.Attractive office location
5.Status and prestige

A Glimpse Into Future Career Trends and Expectations

Source: Giphy

This survey offers a glimpse into the current trends and expectations when it comes to jobs.

For instance, e-commerce companies are shown to have a significant increase in popularity as compared to previous years.

These companies have strong technological focuses, which is something that is attractive to students across all disciplines.

This also indicates the role of technology in the future of work and how it is reshaping jobs as well.

Also, given that 61.5% of respondents finding that personal fulfillment is more important than earning lots of money, this shows a shift in the focus from profit to purpose.

In addition, this survey gave us insight into the priorities, as well concerns of employees which companies can look further into for their recruitment and staff retainment.

To attract the right talent, it is imperative for companies to acknowledge these priorities in order to set themselves apart from the rest.

Last but not least, for fellow graduates, feeling lost in your career path is totally normal.

Know that you’re not alone in this.

And if you need some career advice, you know where to go

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