Now now, let's all make love not war?

In any case, I have to disagree a little bout gloomberg. While it is not your fault that people dont take the initiative upon reading your postings, be kind to all and be responsible in your postings. Who knows one hella smart fella really didn't apply after reading your posts? Or he bunuh diri?

Anyway, I do know that there are local university grads who have made it into the TCB programme. I know a few of them personally. I think it is fair to say that while HR might be more inclined towards hiring overseas grad (which HR don't nowadays?), I sincerely believe that if the local grad is good, then why won't HR take him in? The question now is, are you good enough to compete with the overseas grad? If you lack in one thing (for example oratory skills), then make it up in another. Put in extra effort to show that you are worth it.

Secondly, I did some research on CIMB's website, and this is what I found out:

"Introduced in 2003, The Complete Banker TM Programme has evolved into a comprehensive 12-month management trainee programme that covers all aspects of universal banking, both conventional and islamic, ranging from consumer banking, investment banking to asset management.  The Programme is offered to qualified fresh graduates, or those with less than one year of working experience, from both local and foreign universities.

The programme offers an excellent opportunity for you to:
- Gain universal banking exposure in both investment and consumer banking;
- Learn and grow alongside some of the best minds in the financial services industry; 
- Build a solid career foundation with the region's most lauded universal bank; and 
- Be part of CIMB's growth story. "

I think in no way that the programme assures you an IB position, or a place in IB. So I guess it is safe to say that it was never promised that the programme offers a guaranteed place in IB. But of course, if you are good enough, then why not?

As for the 4K salary, WTH??? I might just quit and join this programme.