SINGAPORE, May 27 -- Fewer than half of private university graduates in Singapore secured full-time jobs this year, reflecting a cooling job market despite marginally better pay.

Only 46.4 per cent landed full-time work in 2024, down from 58.7 per cent last year, The Straits Times reported today, citing findings from the Private Education Institution Graduate Employment Survey by SkillsFuture Singapore released on April 26.

More took on part-time or temporary roles, rising to 24.2 per cent from 18.9 per cent in 2023.

Freelancing dipped to 4.2 per cent, while overall employment - including part-time and freelance - fell to 74.8 per cent, from 83.2 per cent last year.

Salaries inched up, with the median monthly pay for full-time hires a...