employers want to know what do u want and why are u here for the
interview....then look into your experience and degree to see if u
fit into their expectations as well as the cultural fit.
a PhD also cannot help u if u just dun fit into the role and
what they are really looking for.
Research-based degree has good prospects, arming u with the
knowledge and analytical strength of a consultant...but the
ultimate question is: can your research make real money or ivory
talk?
NTU or NUS are both highly regarded...but the problem is many of
us may not even know how to write good reports or proposals, and
some are even too afraid to take risks...or too nerdy or arrogant
to network which is the foundation of all corporate success...
To put this in context, I am trying to understand how NTU
beginning to focus on improving their research will change
employers' opinion on their graduates.
Is there anything 'special' about NTU graduates that sets them
apart from others? Are they valued for certain skills or character
traits unique to them?
Is a degree with less emphasis on research be less valuable
then? Will employers think that NTU grads are more knowledgeable
and analytical, or less practical due to future NTU curriculum
being more research based?