# Entry-Level Job Market Shows High Vacancies Despite Grad Employment Challenges
Singapore's job market for fresh graduates presents a paradoxical situation, with thousands of entry-level positions available yet many newly qualified workers still struggling to secure employment. According to official manpower data, there were 32,800 entry-level vacancies for professionals, managers, executives and technicians recorded in March.
The mismatch between available positions and employment outcomes for fresh graduates suggests that factors beyond simple job scarcity may be affecting hiring outcomes. Despite the substantial number of openings across PMET roles—positions that typically form the starting point for graduate careers—a portion of new entrants to the job market continue to face obstacles in their employment search.
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