Types of Graduates in IT

I had the opportunity of working with many graduates from different countries so far this is my observation. I also noticed that those who study in home country then come here versus those who study here, graduate and work here their mindset can be very different.

So far I think most jia lat is group 5, Malaysian graduates who studied in their home country and then come work in Singapore. Got one even asked me should email or call the user lol, this kind of simple thing also cannot decide. Malaysia should really do something about their graduates, nowadays with so much fierce competition if still maintain this standard one day sure lose out.

1. China, study in CN work in SG
Very hungry for progress, very eager attitude, can think out of the box, have the guts to voice their opinion, willing to make sacrifices.

2. China, study in SG work in SG
These are usually from NTU or NUS. So far this group seems less eager than group 1, they have a more laissez-faire attitude, more passive, but ultimately still can be competent when pushed a bit.

3. Singapore, study in SG work in SG
I find this group less willing to make sacrifices, must push often, you don't ask they don't do, passive type, but can be independent. One good thing about this group is they are good for dealing with local customers due to same culture.

4. Malaysia, study in SG work in SG
This group probably about same as group 3, usually also from NTU or NUS, maybe because from same school that's why similar. Also good for dealing with local customers. Problem with this group is CNY take long leave, too many in team will very problematic.

5. Malaysia, study in MY work in SG
Find this group very lacking in terms of skill, knowledge and attitude, need to push very hard, not independent, need constant supervising and mentoring. Lack ability to take charge of things i.e. cannot make simple decision.

6. Vietnam, study in VN work in SG
Comparable to group 1, noted their technical skill is very good.

7. Vietnam, study in SG work in SG
I think haven't work with this group so far.

8. Myanmar, study in MM work in SG
Very similar to group 6.

9. Myanmar, study in SG work in SG
I think haven't work with this group so far.

10. India, study in IN work in SG
Communication skills very lacking, accent makes it more difficult, can be independent but need constant supervising to ensure alignment. Not suitable for handling local customers. Willing to make sacrifices.

11. India, study in SG work in SG
I think haven't work with this group so far.

12. Philippines, study in PH work in SG
Good interpersonal skills, technically ok, willing to make sacrifices, can be independent, only useful for dealing with local English speaking customers.

13. Philippines, study in SG work in SG
I think haven't work with this group so far.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Interesting post... Like you... I work in a very FT dominated industry, construction... You forgot one more country, Philippines...
11 February, 2018 00:11
marrythaigirlsingapore said…
Thanks for pointing out, I got this philippine guy sitting right behind me so how did I forget about them lol. Anyway added.
11 February, 2018 16:29
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