Top jobs in demand in Malaysia

Best jobs in demand in Malaysia

According to MyStarJobs website, employers nationwide are now seeking talents in engineering, property and construction

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and administration.

 

In a survey by Kelly Services, a recruitment agency, employers are most likely to pay to relocate their talents in technical and revenue-generating positions, such as information technology (IT), engineering, banking and finance; and sales and marketing.

 

A salary guide by the firm showed an increase in the number of hot jobs in the technical field, with high demand in the IT sector followed by engineering, finance and marketing.

 

In IT, consultants in systems applications and products (SAP), business intelligence, pre-sales engineers, and Java developers continue to be in demand.

 

In Engineering, talents such as mechanical engineers, process engineers, civil engineers, and health, safety and environment managers are much sought after.

 

The Banking and Finance sector, which is expected to have 274,000 available jobs by 2020 in line with the Economic Transformation Programme, would see a demand for finance managers, senior accountants, auditors, and credit control managers over the coming years.

The salary guide also pointed out that those with at least four to six years and more of relevant experience in these sectors will see an approximate 3%-5% increase in their base income while an estimated 10% increase in basic salary could be expected by those with more than eight years.
The general employment situation in Malaysia continues to be positive as the government’s economic transformation

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programme is expected to create 3.3 million jobs by 2020 with the largest share in electronics and electrical (157,000 jobs), healthcare (89,000 jobs) and oil and gas (52,300 jobs).
“As in 2012, Malaysia continues to be a key Islamic and financial hub of Asia, hence positively resulting in the need for specialised talent in this sector, with a projected 274,000 jobs in the financial services sector by 2020.
“And due to more companies focusing on hiring the right talents to compete within their industry and markets, there is an undeniable demand for human resources professionals to aggressively focus on areas such as compensation and benefits, learning and development and talent acquisition and retention,” she added.

Talents are also being sought for people in business development, marketing, and public relations.

 

The survey shows that jobs in administration require a minimum of SPM qualification in turn providing a wage of  RM1,800 while the professional sector pay a minimum of RM3,000 to those with a degree.

Meanwhile, JobStreet.com’s country manager Chook Yuh Yng said the company’s recent Job Outlook Report anticipated that hiring activities in Malaysia might slow down in the third quarter due to the global economic situation, especially in the United States and Europe.
“While the overall sentiment on job growth in Malaysia rose by 7% from the third quarter of last year, most companies are not looking at any new hiring during this period.

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“Employers, however, did say they would be looking to fill more sales positions as sales jobs have increased by 15% in the third quarter of this year compared to 2012.”
According to Chook, accounting and finance was the next largest specialisation that employers were looking to fill, followed by marketing, manufacturing and administration.
The Graduate Employability Blueprint 2012-2017, released by the then Higher Education Ministry included employer reports which said that graduates lacked several “key characteristics” — a strong command of English, the right attitude and the ability to solve problems.
Commenting on the current employment situation, Education Ministry senior principal assistant secretary (Planning and Research Division) Dr Guan Eng Chan said 75% of graduates from both the private and public universities were gainfully employed or furthered their studies within six months of graduation.
American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) governor and Malaysian American Electronics Industry (MAEI) chairman Datuk Wong Siew Hai highlighted some of the problems that might affect the quality of graduates.
“The main problem is the command of English,” he said. He added that many fresh graduates also lacked the ability to express themselves and explain things. “When you ask them to tell you something about themselves, they struggle,” he said.
Dr Guan concurred, saying that knowing languages was an important factor. “It’s not just English. If you are multilingual, you stand a better chance to gain employment,” he said.
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Network engineer jobs in demand in Malaysia

Few jobs in the IT sector can match the attractiveness of a career in network engineering. Apart from being highly-paid, good network engineers are constantly sought after by the leading IT companies in Malaysia because of their specialisations.

Network engineers who strive to be at the top of their game must undertake a certified course in networking from a recognised institution or organisation such as the MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional), MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) or CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate).

Sales executive/marketing executive jobs in demand in Malaysia

A career in sales and marketing has proven to be a lucrative one for many employees, both fresh and experienced, for a very long time.

There is no denying the competitiveness of this area of work, but a sales and marketing executive who is prepared for the challenges that lie ahead will gain invaluable work experiences and attractive remuneration – on top of the commissions which are based on sales. The art of communicating is at the crux of the profession, therefore it is imperative for one to have commendable people skills and convincing power.

Accounting jobs in demand in Malaysia

Accountants have been in demand for years, and will continue to be in the time to come. The reason behind this fact is simple:

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accountants are useful to businesses and organisations of all sizes. They are the interpreters of financial information, which is crucial to almost every industry in existence in the world today.

In Malaysia, accountants can strive to attain a professional qualification from an accredited professional accounting association such as the ACA, ACCA or CIMA for an added advantage over others.

Electrical engineer/electronics engineering jobs in demand in Malaysia

Electrical and electronics engineers form the core of various technology-led companies in Malaysia. It comes as no surprise that the profession is still largely in demand now, and the trend is continued to increase in the next several years due to the higher enrolment of students into chemical and geological disciplines – which in turn is caused by the upsurge in the Malaysian oil and gas sector.

Electrical and electronics engineers who possess solid analytical and communication skills will have a clear advantage over the others.

Human Resource Management jobs in demand in Malaysia

Human resource is a highly desired job profile, and is a lucrative career path to those who possess the right skills set. Every organisation hires on a regular basis, and the HR department ensures that the company continues to attract quality human capital to gain an advantage over the competition. T

he HR executive profession is still very popular amongst graduates and is seen as the best starting point to being a HR manager in the future.

Software engineering jobs in demand in Malaysia

Software engineers are constantly designing, implementing and modifying software to suit the needs of a variety of applications. They are at the forefront of technology and play an indispensable part in the creation of quality software that is reliable yet affordable. The computer software engineer profession is one of the fastest growing in the region and is expected to pave the way for new jobs in the 2008-2018 decade.

IT consultant jobs in demand in Malaysia

IT consultants provide clients with solutions and advice on how to use IT to meet business objectives or solve problems. Through their services, IT consultants can streamline the structure and efficiency of an organisation, which in turn enables the

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organisation to function in a smoother and more effective manner. IT consultants are in demand in a various range of industries, including but not limited to MSC-status companies, IT firms as well as companies that have their own internal IT departments.

Telecommunication engineering jobs in demand in Malaysia

Telecommunication is the means of communicating through the transmission of signals. In today’s world, it is all around us – from 3G connectivity to streaming videos to mobile downloads, and so on.

Telecommunications engineers work behind the scenes to keep people connected, wherever they are, and are seen as in-demand professionals. In Malaysia, new job openings are available for fresh graduates within the many telecommunications providers operating within the country.

Corporate banking jobs in demand in Malaysia

Corporate bankers provide financial services to the clients of the bank they work for, and conduct such activities such as lending, clearing, investing deposits or organising specialist products. Upon joining, fresh graduates will be given on-the-job training to better themselves, especially when it comes to perfecting the skills required for relationship building with existing clients and marketing to bring new clients to the bank.

Petroleum engineering jobs in demand in MalaysiaThe world continues to depend on petroleum as a major source of energy, and as such petroleum engineers are seen as an important asset in the exploration and production of oil and gas. Involved in almost every stage of the process, petroleum engineers apply different principles (engineering, geology, physics and chemistry) to efficiently extract this valuable resource from the earth.

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