Does HR in a company really look at the uni you graduated from? Will they favour local universities over private universities?

If you are a fresh grad it will be very obvious. Mainly cause they have no way to judge your abilities other than with a uni cert. Branded > local (traditional) > others. Traditional meaning the route from jc/poly to university. For MNC, mainly because it means you are more likely to fit in and follow the rules. (I think?)

After about 5 years, it's more about your work experience and networking skills.

But I do find that people that can talk better will always get a better advantage.

If you are not a good talker, people will never be able to find out how good you are other than with a good CV and your cert.

Yes they do

Yes. Local Uni is preferred over private uni.

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As others have mentioned, govt and MNCs will.

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SME not so much because less people want to join SME so they no choice.

For my specific case, I went job hunting 3 months before my final exams.

So I was applying to a mid tier audit firm who scheduled an interview with me.

I was actually full of joy when I made my way down, until I realised that it was for a different position. (Corp Sec)

When I expressed my interest in looking for an audit position, the interviewer coldly replied that they will prefer a graduate from a "traditional" university, whatever the hell that means T.T

So yea, it does matter to an extent.