Whether a person is a degree holder or Poly diploma holder
doesn't affect whether he lands his jobs. There are job
opportunities for both sets. Of course, as a diploma holder,
there are some companies that think they have a "legitimate" right
to offer less pay, cap your promotion rate, and limit your
"potential."
Naturally, Diploma vs a JC A'Level cert, the Diploma wins hands
down due to more "specialised" training in a particular
industry.
Finally, I think its totally a myth and bullSh1t that degree
holders cant find jobs simply cos they are over qualified or
whatever nonsense. I believe there are a whole range of
factors that are contributing to undergraduate employment.
1. Massive influx of Foreign Talents. 100k (estimated)
came to Singapore alone last year. Most of them are here to
seek for employment. I know, I have 2 Burmese
colleagues. THese guys are really cheaper to hire.
2. Singapore undergrads or workforce's tendency to desire
much and output little.
3. Singapore employers tendency to expect high production
yet low cost from employee. Its pharkin stupid, but sad to
say, its true.
So where does this place diploma holders? I'm sorry, but
you guys are actually below the FTs, cos most of them who come over
have degrees from recognized universities from wherever they come
from.
JC folks, I'm sorry, you guys better work hard for your
degree. Without it, you'd be sitting below the Poly
peeps.
With a degree, you get to climb up to the top of the pecking
order, IF you display the necessary skills can capabilities that
Employers want.
