'There’s just not enough jobs to go around': Fresh graduates share frustrations over job hunt
SINGAPORE: Fresh graduates in Singapore are opening up about the stress and uncertainty of looking for work in the current job market. The conversation began when a recent graduate posted on r/askSingapore to ask how others dealing with severe anxiety were coping with the job hunt. The poster explained that they had hoped to find a more manageable “entry-level role in areas like KYC…
Singapore's job market is causing significant stress and uncertainty for fresh graduates, according to conversations on a popular online forum. A recent graduate shared their anxiety about the difficulty in finding "entry-level roles" in fields like Know-Your-Customer (KYC), noting that many positions are being offshored or replaced by artificial intelligence. This has led to a need for constant upskilling and fast learning, or else graduates risk falling further behind.
Many other graduates echoed similar frustrations. One computer science graduate, still searching since October 2025, mentioned repeatedly being rejected due to the year they graduated. Another, finishing university in August 2025, reported no success in finding roles in equities investment research. One user pointed out that despite having overemployment, companies are still laying off workers to boost productivity per person, reducing overall job supply.
In contrast, some users offered hope, suggesting fresh graduates broaden their search beyond their preferred fields, consider new areas like Anti-Money Laundering (AML) or Fraud, and potentially obtain additional certifications to improve their prospects. However, one commenter emphasized the importance of addressing mental health, suggesting graduates seek help to manage anxiety so they can function well during the job search.
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