The employers were asked why it was hard for fresh graduates to get hired, the top cited reason by 68% of respondents was, fresh graduates ask for unrealistic salaries and benefits. A previous JobStreet.com survey disclosed that 60% of fresh graduates expect a salary of RM3, 500 for their first job while 30% want to be paid as high as RM6, 500 in order to live comfortably. However, the average salary offered to fresh graduates is only between RM2, 100 to RM2, 500.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at http://education.malaysia-students.com/2015/12/survey-fresh-graduates-have-poor.html?m=0