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**xueren** · 31-01-2007, 10:04 AM

how long before graduation would you start applying for a job?

is it true that some students have jobs waiting for them before they graduate?

**Calis** · 31-01-2007, 10:24 AM

Some students start applying for jobs as early as 3-4 months before graduation. Some wait till after graduation, had a short break or holiday before doing so.

Some students will have jobs waiting for them if they are head-hunted by companies who go to universities to recruit talents. These students are usually the honour degree students, those who have outstanding academic & CCA performance and those who have done well in their attachment companies.

**xueren** · 31-01-2007, 10:43 AM

oic..but will it be too early?sometimes they advertise in feb and expect you to start work latest in march?

**Calis** · 31-01-2007, 10:53 AM

When you send in your resume, they will be able to see from your highest qualification/education entry. Another way to avoid this situation is to call the company HR and enquire if this position is in urgent need to be filled or is there any stipulated period the new staff has to start work. Usually the advertisements will state if they welcome fresh graduates to apply. If they do, then they will be expecting current students who are graduating soon to apply.

It's common nowadays to take at least 3 months to find a job, so applying for jobs 3 months before graduation isn't early. For the unlucky ones, they can't find 1 even after 6 months.

For the accounting students, it's different as there is high market demand now as there is a shortage of accounting personnel in audit firms as well as in the private sector.

**djchris** · 31-01-2007, 10:56 AM

Not forgetting graduates who joined MNCs on Graduate Trainee programmes.

enDlessly · 31-01-2007, 03:21 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Calis
	When you send in your resume, they will be able to see from your highest qualification/education entry. Another way to avoid this situation is to call the company HR and enquire if this position is in urgent need to be filled or is there any stipulated period the new staff has to start work. Usually the advertisements will state if they welcome fresh graduates to apply. If they do, then they will be expecting current students who are graduating soon to apply. It's common nowadays to take at least 3 months to find a job, so applying for jobs 3 months before graduation isn't early. For the unlucky ones, they can't find 1 even after 6 months. For the accounting students, it's different as there is high market demand now as there is a shortage of accounting personnel in audit firms as well as in the private sector.

I am the unluckiest one among the unluckies. :shifty3:

**Calis** · 31-01-2007, 03:33 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by enDlessly
	I am the unluckiest one among the unluckies. :shifty3:

Ahhh... you're NOT the ONLY one... I had the 'luck' of being a free man for close to 1 YEAR

**djchris** · 31-01-2007, 04:00 PM

It's ok lah...the important thing is to make sure you do something that can increase your worth while looking for another job.

You can pick up some studies on your own to refresh your knowledge, or pick up new knowledge, etc.

For me, while I was out of job for 3 months, I started a web portal that actually got members registering and making use of the functionalities. I presented this to my potential employer and I landed my next job because they like my website.

**standbyme** · 04-02-2007, 09:27 PM

i started looking for job when i am clearing my leave...

**xueren** · 05-02-2007, 11:50 AM

i dont know..

hope they will call me soon and dont reject my application cos its too early..

i hope they keep mine for future reference for suitable vacanies

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Calis I'm just a simple guy Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,294 iTrader: (0) My Mood: Gender: Zodiac Sign: Country: Location: Serangoon SGC$: 45.00 Bank: 601.50 Total SGC$: 646.50	When you send in your resume, they will be able to see from your highest qualification/education entry. Another way to avoid this situation is to call the company HR and enquire if this position is in urgent need to be filled or is there any stipulated period the new staff has to start work. Usually the advertisements will state if they welcome fresh graduates to apply. If they do, then they will be expecting current students who are graduating soon to apply. It's common nowadays to take at least 3 months to find a job, so applying for jobs 3 months before graduation isn't early. For the unlucky ones, they can't find 1 even after 6 months. For the accounting students, it's different as there is high market demand now as there is a shortage of accounting personnel in audit firms as well as in the private sector. So Others May Live To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by Calis : 31-01-2007 at 11:00 AM.

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djchris Experienced SGClubber Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,992 iTrader: (0) Gender: Zodiac Sign: Country: Location: Singapore SGC$: 1,452.82 Bank: 0.00 Total SGC$: 1,452.82	It's ok lah...the important thing is to make sure you do something that can increase your worth while looking for another job. You can pick up some studies on your own to refresh your knowledge, or pick up new knowledge, etc. For me, while I was out of job for 3 months, I started a web portal that actually got members registering and making use of the functionalities. I presented this to my potential employer and I landed my next job because they like my website. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. : Asia Solution Kenetics Visit us at: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Our Non-Profit Initiatives To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Personal Links To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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xueren romantic sharon^xueren Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 729 iTrader: (0) Gender: Zodiac Sign: Country: Location: Thomson SGC$: 121.57 Bank: 0.00 Total SGC$: 121.57	oic..but will it be too early?sometimes they advertise in feb and expect you to start work latest in march?

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standbyme New SGClubber Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 21 iTrader: (0) Gender: Zodiac Sign: Country: Location: wdl SGC$: 47.30 Bank: 0.00 Total SGC$: 47.30	i started looking for job when i am clearing my leave...

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xueren romantic sharon^xueren Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 729 iTrader: (0) Gender: Zodiac Sign: Country: Location: Thomson SGC$: 121.57 Bank: 0.00 Total SGC$: 121.57	i dont know.. hope they will call me soon and dont reject my application cos its too early.. i hope they keep mine for future reference for suitable vacanies

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