SINGAPORE: It seems the job market is leaving some fresh graduates with little choice but to accept jobs that pay below their salary expectations. “I’d much rather be employed now and start earning a salary and hopefully use this job as leverage for my future career.” 250 job applicationsThe graduate said he began searching for work in May, immediately after sitting his final paper. “I believe I’ve sent out ~250 job applications, most of which I’ve written a cover letter tailoring to the job.” The stories above reflect what many fresh graduates are experiencing today: landing that first full-time job is taking longer.