Singapore: A recent graduate has posted on Reddit asking for advice on salary expectations in the job market. The individual, who has been searching for a job for six weeks, has applied to over 200 positions and secured several interviews, but has not received a job offer yet. The candidate is concerned that the starting salary request of $3,200 may be influencing employers' decisions, especially due to his previous experience in a role unrelated to his degree in marketing.
Additionally, he wonders if the current job market is particularly competitive because of the anticipation of bonus payments. Many Redditors expressed sympathy and shared their own experiences of difficulty in finding employment, even with relevant experience and qualifications