SMEs eyeing more fresh grads to fill increasing number of vacancies

7 out of 10 firms are hiring.

Fresh graduates should have no difficulty clinching their first jobs after leaving university. A survey by jobsDB revealed that 70% of SMEs in Singapore are looking to increase headcount within the next six months, with the majority looking to fill entry level and junior executive roles.

Job prospects are especially favourable for new university graduates and diploma holders, with 66% and 75% of the SMEs surveyed looking to hire these candidates respectively.

The hiring index survey canvassed the opinions of over 300 SMEs in Singapore on their hiring plans and preferences. Only 10% have frozen headcount for the next six months, while 20% have no current hiring plans.