Postgraduate Student
Career Services

Whether you are a current postgraduate or graduate student in NUS, or an adult learner taking full-time or part-time courses from NUS, we have a range of programmes and services to support your career journey.

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Postgraduate & Graduate students

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Masters students

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PhD students

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Adult Learners & NUS Alumni



Career Advisory

The PGL team provides career advisory services to students and adult learners. Schedule an appointment via NUS TalentConnect with your dedicated Career Advisor or email cfg_postgrad@nus.edu.sg for more information.

CFG has transformed my resume and cover letter, bringing a newfound clarity and precision that proved pivotal in securing a first-round technical interview. With their expert guidance and support, I was able to navigate the often-daunting behavioral interview process.

I wholeheartedly recommend the talented team at CFG to anyone grappling with the uncertainties and challenges of the job market. With their help, you'll gain the confidence and expertise you need to navigate the recruitment process with ease and achieve your professional goals.


— College of Design and Engineering Postgraduate student

CFG delivers excellent career counselling sessions. Their advisors provide clear, structured guidance on job searches and long‑term career planning, helping you identify roles that align with your interests and strengths.

With comprehensive resources spanning resume refinement, networking strategies, and interview preparation, CFG equips you to navigate the hiring process confidently and secure strong job offers. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking informed, tailored support in shaping their career path.


— Faculty of Science Postgraduate Student

My dedicated CFG career advisor was extremely helpful in reviewing my CV and offering practical, realistic insights into the current job market. His guidance supported my decision to accept a role at Unilever in my home country, the UK, where I am gaining valuable commercial and industry experience to complement my PhD expertise.


— Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine PhD Student


Career Workshops

Postgraduate and graduate students can benefit from our career workshops to improve your resume, cover letter, online profile and prepare for job interviews. Our regular Career Workshops covers various topics every semester to help you communicate your skills, interests and specialisations effectively.

View the full list of workshops

Career Workshop 01
Career Workshop 02
Career Workshop 03

Industry Connect Series 

Industry Connect
Access employers from diverse industries to learn about industry and hiring trends in the Industry Connect Series. These sessions are conducted in the form of sharing sessions or panel discussions.

Career Resources 

TalentConnect

NUS TalentConnect

Access graduate jobs, internships, part-time, and temporary positions across industries on our dedicated job portal for NUS students and alumni.

VMock

VMock Smart Career Platform

Get personalised and instantaneous feedback on your resume and elevator pitch with our 24/7 AI virtual career assistant.

NUS career+

NUS career+

Build a customised skills graph, identify skills gaps, and get targeted recommendations for courses and job opportunities.

CFG Events Calendar

Get an overview of the various career events happening virtually or on campus through the year.

Strategise Your Job Search

CFG’s How-To Guides and Videos

Help yourself with tips and insights available 24/7 on topics such as Job Search Strategies, Evaluating Job Offers, Effective Resume Branding for Non Academic Careers and Planning Your Postgraduate Career.

Career Booster

Career Booster

Equip yourself with the skills needed to navigate the hiring process and successfully transition into the workplace. 



International Students

If you have questions regarding student passes and graduation/degree conferment, you may refer to the Registrar’s Office resource page here. 


Customised Career Courses

Career Accelerator
Enroll in our customised Career Accelerator courses for CDE and SoC Master students to explore career pathways and options. Typically conducted in a 4-session format, the courses will equip you with essential career management skills to help capitalise on new opportunities, and effectively manage workplace transitions.


Job Matching for PhD students

Job Matching for PhD students
We offer job matching activities such as virtual and physical resume batching and speed interviews with specific employers looking for PhD students. These activities are designed to allow compatible employers and candidates to find each other, improving the odds of finding a long-term career fit. 

Concerns and Career Transition for PhD Students

If you are looking to maximise your PhD experience, read: “Find a PhD: 10 Ways to be a Good PhD Student” and “Problems that PhD Students Face” by FindAPhD

If you are looking for tips on writing winning research grant proposals, read: “How to Write a Grant Proposal” by Wiley.

If you are a senior postdoc or newly appointed group leader switching from being a member of someone else’s group to running your own, you can read: “A Career in Research: Tips for Running Your Research Group” by Wellcome and Institut Pasteur.

If you are considering non-academic career pathways, you can read:


For Adult Learners & NUS Alumni

If you are a mid-career professional looking for a career switch or contemplating one, you can refer to “Making a Career Industry Switch? Here’s a Guide on How to Make the Move” and “3 Industries to Consider for a Mid-Career Switch in 2022” by MyCareersFuture, as well as “Ready, Set: 3 Things to Double Confirm Before Attempting a Mid-Career Switch” by Digital Senior

If you are looking for courses to equip yourself with new skills or to help you make that career pivot, you can refer to the list of CET (Continuing Education and Training) programmes from the NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE).

If you are a recent NUS alumni seeking career-related advice, or you wish to give back to the NUS student community with your knowledge, mentorship and connections, you can also write to cfg_postgrad@nus.edu.sg

If you are a mid-career professional seeking specialised career advice or targeted job matching/placement services, you can refer to Workforce Singapore (WSG) resources or the Employment and Employability Institute (e2i).

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