Poly graduate unemployed for 7 months says job hunting in Singapore is ‘so discouraging’
SINGAPORE: Graduation is supposed to mark the start of a new chapter, but for one polytechnic graduate, seven months into adulthood have brought a rather unwelcome plot twist: no job, no replies, and no shortage of people asking whether she has found work yet. In a post on the r/unemployedafterpoly subreddit, the graduate admitted that job hunting in Singapore had been “so discouraging lately,”…
A recent graduate from a polytechnic in Singapore has expressed her frustration with the job hunting process, stating that it has been "so discouraging lately." On the r/unemployedafterpoly subreddit, the young woman admitted that she had been unemployed for seven months and that many job postings she came across required a university degree, which she does not possess.
Despite her efforts, she has received no replies to her applications and has struggled to find even part-time work. The graduate has been trying to stay positive by going on nature walks with her parents and focusing on her health and resume updates. However, she has also felt a sense of inadequacy and concern about falling behind her peers who are pursuing higher education.
The graduate concluded her post by reaching out to other polytechnic graduates to share their experiences and whether they were facing similar challenges in their job searches. She noted that while many openings were available for internships, full-time positions were scarce. The comments section of the post echoed her frustrations, with many others commenting that the job market was tough, not just for polytechnic graduates but for those with higher qualifications as well.
Some suggested she consider retail jobs in the meantime to gain basic cash flow and work experience.
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