Frequently Asked Questions

• What is NUS Resilience and Growth Initiative?

  The Class of 2020 is graduating at an unprecedented time, when the challenges are strong and the job market is weak. To help this year’s graduating class, NUS is launching the Resilience and Growth (R&G) Initiative, which will offer:

  (1) over 200 full-time salaried positions in professional roles across multiple fields, and
  (2) a comprehensive suite of courses and programmes to sharpen graduates’ competencies.

• Am I eligible for this NUS R&G Initiative?

  You must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident, and have graduated in calendar year 2019 or be graduating in 2020 to be eligible.

• What positions are available?

  Students from the graduating class can apply for 200 full-time positions within the University. These positions span roles within NUS’s central administration, 17 faculties and schools, 29 research institutes and centres. These are 3 career tracks available:

  - Executive & Professional
  - Teaching Assistants
  - Research Assistants

• How can I apply for the positions?

  Students in the graduating cohort may apply for these full-time positions at the following links:

  - Executive & Professional roles: https://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/executive.html
  - Teaching Assistant: https://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/teaching.html
  - Research Assistant: https://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/research.html

• Can I apply for more than one role if i am interested in several positions?

  Yes, you can. You will be notified if you are shortlisted for an interview.

• What is the selection process for positions under this R&G initiative?

  If you are among qualified candidates, you will receive a call and/or email from our hiring departments. You may be expected to attend a selection process to ensure that you are the right fit for the role. This may include individual presentations, as well as interview sessions with HR and hiring managers from the department.

• What if I am unable to secure a position?

  Applicants unsuccessful in securing a position can sign up for other traineeship opportunities in NUS and/or on MyCareersFuture.sg.

• What will be my salary and benefits package?

  NUS offers attractive remuneration packages that are driven by market competitiveness as well as organisation and individual performance. Our flexible wage structure includes an annual base salary, different forms of allowances (where applicable) and annual performance bonus for eligible staff members. Staff members are also eligible to enrol in part-time NUS graduate programmes at heavily-subsidised fees.

• Who can I contact if I have more queries about the NUS R&G Initiative?

  For further queries, please send your queries to ohrsharedservices@nus.edu.sg