THE National University of Singapore (NUS) has, for many years, been able to boast that 90 per cent of its graduates found jobs within three months of graduation, but that rate took a hit during last year's economic downturn.
Though exact figures were unavailable, the past year was a 'wake-up call', said Dean of Students Professor Tan Teck Koon.
To get employment rates up again, the university has partnered recruiting agency Kelly Services, to tap its database to match more employers to fresh NUS graduates.
The partnership was announced on Thursday at the launch of NUS' Career Fair, at which some 3,500 jobs were on offer.
Mr Dhirendra Shantilal, Senior Vice-President of Kelly Services Asia Pacific, said he hopes that the partnership will add 10 to 15 per cent more job openings for fresh graduates.
He sees Kelly Services' role not only in getting jobs for more graduates, but also in equipping them so they know what to expect from the job landscape.
- The Straits Times
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