tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10976271.post5593621078479509882..comments2023-09-11T10:03:56.103-04:00Comments on Foreign Prophecies: Master degree unfavourable to find work in Indonesiatoshihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100158343215842935noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10976271.post-64327206367044437602008-11-17T22:42:00.000-05:002008-11-17T22:42:00.000-05:00I guess there is just little need for employees wi...I guess there is just little need for employees with a Master's degree in Indonesia. In business and commerce years of experience and the number of connections you have is viewed to be the best qualification. In science and technology, a post-grad degree holder is usually employed as a researcher, lecturer, or scientist while there is not many such jobs in Indonesia with the low investment in R&D and technology. Compare to Singapore or other developed countries, where universities are built on a base of solid research activities and technology-driven companies grow while incubating the best scientists in town.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, there may also be a factor "gengsi" for Master's degree holders i.e. they are reluctant to apply for jobs that only require a bachelor's. I guess "gengsi" or "face" plays a big role in an Indonesian workplace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com