Companies in Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand are paying top dollar to fresh graduates in banking and finance, professional services (compliance, consultancy and legal services) and information technology positions. Education and building/construction also rank in the top five in Hong Kong, according to an online survey conducted by Jobs DB Hong Kong Limited.
JobsDB conducted an online survey across a variety of industries in regards to the pay standards of different job functions. A total of 23 main categories of job functions were included in the survey, including accounting, admin and HR, banking, finance, and hospitality among others. The survey findings are based on the comparison of the median salary of fresh graduates in these posts.
To attract and retain top talent from universities in Hong Kong and abroad, banking and finance related jobs are relying on good salary packages to sweeten the deal.
Dr. Andy Wong, Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Studies), The Chinese University of Hong Kong Business School, said,
"The banking and finance posts are undoubtedly the most stable and reliable source of quality jobs. Good salaries, structured career path and perceived social prestige in association with bankers are all key factors that attract fresh graduates."
The jobs that consistently scored lowest across Asia were in admin and HR, hospitality and F&B. However, these same jobs have shown the most dramatic increase in salary, by an average of 67 percent once the graduates obtain more than three years of experience.
Paul Arkwright
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