Top Jobs in Malaysia for HELP University Psychology Graduates

Top Jobs in Malaysia for HELP University Psychology Graduates

HELP University is the pioneer of the Psychology programme in Malaysia and is acknowledged to be the best in the region. Many of her graduates have gone on to postgraduate studies at top universities and also found work in reputable companies.

	OLIVER CHAN HENG CHOON  PhD candidate, University of South Florida Oliver obtained his Masters in Forensic Psychology at Marymount University in 2005 and has worked as an FBI Violent Criminal Apprehension Program Analyst at the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Case Review Unit after graduating there. He is now pursuing his PhD in Criminology in the University of South Florida.
	CELESTIE CHAN SHIAO CHING  Sports Coach A former student of Bukit Jalil National Sports School, Kuala Lumpur, Celestie won 3 gold and 2 silver medals during the 2001 SEA Games for gymnastics. With over 7 years of international competitive experience, she was recently appointed the gymnastics coach for the Western Australian State Team.
	FARAH GULAMOYDEEN  Research Assistant, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological UniversityFarah completed a double degree in Psychology and Business Management. She completed her Master of Clinical Psychology at HELP and presented at the Regional Conference on Special Needs Education on the usage of CBT with school teachers to identify students with learning disabilities. Farah is currently a research assistant at the NTU Singapore for a project on video gaming among Singaporean youth.
	NG SIEW LI  Fulbright Scholar, PhD Candidate at Central Michigan University A former student of SMK Damansara Jaya, Siew Li scored 9 As in her SPM. She was a recipient of the HELP Distinction Scholarship and graduated BPsych with First Class Honours. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Clinical Psychology on a Fulbright Scholarship at the Central Michigan University. She also obtained the International Peace Scholarship Fund.
	WONG XIAO QING Training Specialist, General Electric A former student of SMK Taman Melawati, KL, she obtained 10 As in her SPM. She represented Malaysia at the 2004 English Speaking Union International Public Speaking Competition in London where she won the Audience Choice Award. She is also the winner of the University of Otago Award for Academic Excellence and the HELP Merit and Distinction Scholarship Awards.
	ATHIFA IBRAHIM  Masters graduate, London School of Economics Athifa was ranked as one of the top 10 students in the Maldives. She graduated cum laude and recently completed her MSc in Organizational & Social Psychology at the London School of Economics. Currently, she is working as the Head of Planning Section in the Policy Planning Division of the Ministry of Health and Family, Maldives.
	DR NG YIN LU PhD graduate, University of South Australia Yin Lu completed her PhD in Management (UniSA) on a UniSA President's scholarship. She completed her BA Psychology (University of Queensland) with a distinction average. At HELP, she received the Distinction Award. She has been involved in different research projects, locally and internationally, with experienced researchers and professors.
	SARAH LIM POE YIAN Management Consultant, Shell Sarah completed a Psychology honours degree in Bemidji State University. Sarah was the first recipient of the Centre for Psychology Award for being the top student of the HELP psychology program with a Grade A average. She is currently the Planning Lead in Shell's Application Support Strategy & Planning Organisation.
	M CHARIS GEEVARUGHESE  Fulbright Scholar, PhD Candidate at Biola University A former student of Convent Johor Bahru, Charis scored 9 As in her SPM. She completed her degree (cum laude) in Psychology and Communication and was attached to Hospital Permai JB, understudying the resident psychologist. She is completing her PhD in Clinical Psychology on a Fulbright Scholarship at Biola University, Southern California.
	SULYNN CHOONG  Training Consultant Sulynn is a graduate of the Master of Applied Positive Psychology degree from, and a Visiting Scholar at, the University of Pennsylvania where she trained under renowned psychologist Martin Seligman. Besides her private practice as a Positive Change consultant and certified professional coach, Sulynn teaches courses and facilitates workshops.
	SUZANNE CHONG  PhD candidate, University of North Texas A former student of SMK Damansara Jaya and a BPsych graduate of HELP, Suzanne was the former president of the Psychology Peer Support Group and a peer mentor for Mentoring Malaysia (UNICEF). She also worked as a graduate tutor at HELP and was awarded the Academic Achievement Award from the University of North Texas. She is currently completing her PhD in Clinical Psychology.
	DANIEL FUNG KHENG JOO PhD candidate, Minnesota State University  One of the top 3 students of his class, Daniel was awarded the HELP Merit Award and served as a student tutor and research assistant at the HELP Centre for Psychology. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Clinical Psychology at the Minnesota State University.
	SABRINA GOH PhD candidate, University of Otago A former student of Convent Bukit Nanas KL, Sabrina completed her Masters in Psychology at the University of Otago, New Zealand where she is currently pursuing her PhD.
	HANNAH LIM PEI ERN HR Advisor Hannah won the University of Leeds Award of Excellence in her third year, in addition to receiving a full scholarship from HELP. She was a senior tutor as well as the former president of the HELP Psychology Student Council. She was selected to join GE's Graduate Leadership Program while studying in HELP. She is currently an HR advisor in Shell Malaysia.
	LIM BEE TENG  PhD graduate, University of Otago  A former student of SMK Mentakab, Pahang, she scored 10 As in her SPM. She received the New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarship to pursue her PhD in Psychology after completing her Honours Degree in Psychology in the University of Otago. Recipient of the HELP Merit Scholarship Award.
	ADELLE PUSHPARATNAM PhD candidate Cambridge University  A former student of SMK Subang Utama, Adelle scored 10 A1s in her SPM. She was awarded HELP's Student Achiever Scholarship Award. She completed her MPhil in Social and Developmental Psychology at Cambridge and is now pursuing her PhD funded by scholarships from the Cambridge Overseas Trust and the Tunku Abdul Rahman Fund. Her doctoral research concerns the recognition, diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Malaysia and the UK.

Scholarships are offered to deserving students by HELP University. Students interested to join HELP University should register as soon as possible because the hostel runs out quickly.

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Top Jobs in Demand in Malaysia according to Critical Occupations List (COL) 2018/2019

Critical Occupations List (COL) - Identifying Malaysia’s Talent Shortages for Future Jobs

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The aim of education is to secure a job in the future that has demand and a high salary. This will ensure that you will have job security and stable income to be able to sustain your lifestyle and more importantly to take care of your family.
According to the Critical Occupations List, what's in demand are communication skills, English language proficiency and problem solving expertise. The country is also in need of more electric and electronic engineers, early childhood educators, finance managers, chemists, manufacturing professionals and software developers among others.
The 2018/2019 Critical Occupations List (COL) highlights 59 middle- and high-skilled occupations that are sought-after, strategic and in high demand. The COL keeps abreast of changing labour market demands associated with new technologies, automation and Industry 4.0. It was developed by agencies under the Human Resources Ministry and in collaboration with the World Bank. On Sept 12, the World Bank released its "Monitoring Occupational Shortages: Lessons from Malaysia’s Critical Occupations List” report, a case study of the COL.
When choosing the right course to study in Malaysia, one important criteria that students should look at is the job demand. Choosing to study a course that has future potential high job demand and salary would ensure that you have a higher chance of a successful career that would support your lifestyle goals. If you don’t plan carefully, you may end up studying a course that has no job demand after you graduate. This would be an incredible waste of your time and money.
Therefore, at EduSpiral Consultant Services, we do our research on the job demand for the careers in Malaysia and Salary Reports in order to best advise our students on what to study based on facts and evidence. I have researched articles such as the one below so that I can advise students properly and they can have a higher chance of getting a job that's in demand with high salary in Malaysia and globally.

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Critical Occupations List (COL) 2018/2019 - Understanding the Job Shortage So that You Can Choose the Right Course for Future Jobs

The Critical Occupations List (COL) is a set of occupations in demand that identifies the skills imbalance across 18 economic sectors in Malaysia. It aims to be the primary instrument to promote better coordination of human capital policies aimed at attracting, nurturing and retaining talent.
Collated on an annual basis by the Critical Skills Monitoring Committee (CSC), led by TalentCorp and the Institute of Labour Market Information and Analysis (ILMIA) under the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR), the COL was developed based on recommended international practices. Its compilation process is based on regular consultations with the World Bank.
Because the COL is developed with the data from employers, it provides a big picture of the skills and occupations that are in demand within the industries. It also gives you a better idea of the occupations that will be prioritised by policymakers, especially in the aspects of immigration, education and upskilling opportunities.
COL will continue to expand to create a comprehensive map of Malaysia’s most demanded current and future skills and talent towards Industrial Revolution (IR) 4.0.
The report covers 18 economic sectors:

• Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
• Mining and Quarrying
• Manufacturing
• Electricity, Gas, Steam and Air Conditioning Supply
• Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities
• Construction
• Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles
• Transportation and Storage
• Accommodation and Food Service Activities
• Information and Communication
• Financial and Insurance/Takaful Activities
• Real Estate Activities
• Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities
• Administrative and Support Service Activities
• Education
• Human Health and Social Work Activities
• Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
• Other Service Activities

What is a Critical Occupation?

Occupations are considered critical if they are skilled, sought-after, and strategic. The Critical Occupations List is primarily concerned with identifying shortages in occupations that are associated with Malaysia’s growing knowledge-based economy. To accomplish this, the COL is focused on identifying occupations that are skilled. The COL is also interested in determining whether there are mismatches between employers’ demand for certain occupations and the supply of the skills associated with these occupations.
As a result, the COL seeks to identify shortages in occupations that are sought-after by employers. Finally, the COL is designed to be a tool to help policymakers make decisions. Thus, even after identifying shortages in skilled occupations an occupation is only considered to be critical if filling that occupational shortage is consistent with Malaysia’s strategic economic development objectives.

The 2018/2019 Critical Occupations List (COL) - 59 Jobs in Demand in Malaysia

MASCO code        MASCO title

1. 1121 Managing Directors and Chief Executives
2. 1211 Finance Managers
3. 1212 Human Resource Managers
4. 1213 Policy and Planning Managers
5. 1214 Business Services Managers
6. 1219 Business Services and Administration Managers Not Elsewhere Classified
7. 1221 Sales and Marketing Managers
8. 1222 Advertising and Public Relations Managers
9. 1223 Research and Development Managers
10. 1321 Manufacturing Managers
11. 1323 Construction Managers
12. 1511 Information and Communications Technology Managers
13. 2113 Chemists
14. 2114 Geologists and Geophysicists
15. 2121 Mathematicians, Actuaries and Statisticians
16. 2141 Industrial and Production Engineers
17. 2142 Civil Engineers
18. 2144 Mechanical Engineers
19. 2145 Chemical Engineers
20. 2146 Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Related Professionals
21. 2149 Engineering Professionals (Excluding Electrotechnology) Not Elsewhere Classified
22. 2151 Electrical Engineers
23. 2152 Electronic Engineers
24. 2166 Graphic and Multimedia Designers
25. 2173 Aircraft Pilots and Related Professionals
26. 2182 Manufacturing Professionals
27. 2263 Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
28. 2311 University and Higher Education Professional Teachers
29. 2342 Early Childhood Educators
30. 2411 Accountants
31. 2412 Financial and Investment Advisers
32. 2413 Financial Analysts
33. 2431 Advertising and Marketing Professionals
34. 2511 Systems Analysts
35. 2512 Software Developers
36. 2514 Applications Programmers
37. 2519 Software and Applications Developers and Analysts Not Elsewhere Classified
38. 2522 Systems Administrators
39. 2523 Computer Network Professionals
40. 2529 Database and Network Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
41. 3112 Civil Engineering Technicians
42. 3113 Electrical Engineering Technicians
43. 3115 Mechanical Engineering Technicians
44. 3119 Physical and Engineering Science Technicians Not Elsewhere Classified
45. 3122 Manufacturing Supervisors
46. 3129 Other Supervisor Not Elsewhere Classified
47. 3322 Commercial Sales Agents
48. 3641 Chefs
49. 4224 Receptionists
50. 7212 Welders and Flame Cutters
51. 7233 Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
52. 7412 Electrical Mechanics and Fitters
53. 7512 Bakers, Pastry, Pasta and Confectionery Makers
54. 7621 Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Hatters
55. 8141 Rubber Products Machine Operators
56. 8182 Steam Engine and Boiler Operators
57. 8189 Stationary Plant and Machine Operators Not Elsewhere Classified
58. 8332 Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers
59. 8341 Mobile Farm and Forestry Plant Operators

What is the COL used for?

The COL will be used to refine human-capital related public policies, such as: upskilling, scholarship, higher education, immigration, and technical vocational education and training (TVET). It is currently being used for several policies that are related to human capital:
TalentCorp’s Returning Expert Programme (REP) and Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T) incorporates the COL as one of the key approval criteria for applications.
The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) uses the COL as a reference to review new programmes as proposed by public institutions of higher education.

Why doesn’t the COL provide specific numbers, e.g. how many engineers will we need in the next five years?

Based on the experiences of advanced economies, attempts to predict the exact demand of occupations are likely to be inaccurate, because they are based on many assumptions. The COL aims to suggest which occupations will have a labour shortage, and not on the extent of the shortage.
Example: while many oil and gas firms forecast a large need for skilled workers in the upstream sector, the unexpected fall in oil prices and uncertain timing of its persistence have led companies to freeze hiring; some have even retrenched workers. Forecasts such as “we need 30,000 engineers by 2020” might be inaccurate and result in an oversupply of labour (leading to problems such as graduate unemployment).
Countries such as the UK, Australia, and Canada have also adopted a similar approach.

How do companies benefit from the COL?

Companies can give input to the COL via the Call for Evidence (CFE) survey, to share their key talent needs and hiring challenges. Based on the COL, TalentCorp can drive for meaningful interventions that are reflective of industry’s talent needs.
The COL can be used as a reference to guide relevant programmes. For example, TalentCorp’s REP and RP-T gives more consideration for applicants working in a critical occupation. This benefits companies who hire talents through TalentCorp’s initiatives.

Does the COL take into account issues of the global economy, current government interventions, and other issues like government mega projects (e.g.: Malaysia High Speed Rail, East Coast Rail)?

Yes. The COL draws data from national surveys and companies feedback. Any issue that influences employers’ hiring policies will therefore also be reflected in the COL results. Such issues include (but not limited to) the general state of economy in the industry, government regulations, and national development plans.
Why doesn’t the COL rank occupations by how critical they are (in terms of the acuteness of shortages/criticalness)?
The COL suggests which occupations appears to be in demand and are strategic to the Malaysian economy. While the COL indicates which occupations received more evidence, it does not compare how critical each occupation in relation to one another. The decision on the criticalness of each occupation is subjective to the users of the COL.

How does the COL benefit talent?

Directly: Companies, industry associations/regulators, policy makers and the general public can use the COL as a reference to understand the trends of different occupations in Malaysia.
Indirectly: The COL is used as a reference to ensure that human capital related initiatives/policies will better target industry talent needs. For example, new courses introduced at universities will go through a committee panel that uses the COL to assess whether the courses will lead to positive employment outcomes for university graduates.

Does the COL also cover future jobs in demand?

The COL provides information on the skills that employers need in future.
In the CFE survey, employers are asked whether they plan to introduce new production techniques in future, and if they expect to expand their workforce in specific occupations. Bottom-up evidence on future labour shortage is used together with top-down evidence to decide if an occupation should be included in the COL, and also to identify emerging trends in future skills needed in the economy. However, the COL does not differentiate between short-term need and long-term need for occupations – this is why the COL is updated every year, to provide constant updates.
If an occupation appears in the COL for several years, it suggests a long-term demand for this occupation. Longer-term interventions could be necessary (e.g. education and training policies). Conversely, if an occupation appears in the COL for the first time, shorter-term measures could be more appropriate (e.g. migration policies, short-term training) in addressing its shortage

OCCUPATIONS ON THE 2018/2019 CRITICAL OCCUPATIONS LIST

The Critical Occupations List (COL) shows occupations that are skilled, sought-after, and
strategic across 18 sectors in Malaysia.

 

 

 

Top Jobs in Demand in Malaysia

Top Jobs in Demand in Malaysia

The NEAC will work with PEMANDU to develop the National Key Economic Activities (NKEAs) in the following areas:

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• Electrical and Electronic, where manufacturing, research and development as well as design for Malaysian companies driving innovation will be focused upon.
• Resource-based industries in palm oil with emphasis on research initiatives. Looks like researchers will be in high demand.
• Oil and gas sector led by a well developed pool of local talent and companies that are able to compete globally.
• Services sector ranging from medical tourism, eco-tourism to luxury market and educational tourism. Doctors, dentists, medical and healthcare specialists, nurses, public health assistants, tourist guides, especially niche and foreign speaking ones, interpreters, translators and retail sales staff will be among those highly demanded.
• Agriculture sector, where high value, large scale, integrated and modern practices of international standards are promoted. Those involved in manufacturing and production operations will remain relevant.
• Green industries and services. Expertise in complex manufacturing and those in the solar and alternative energy sectors will be much sought after alongside those involved in the commercialisation of natural bio-diversity into high value products.
• Financial services, a growth sector and enabler to growth of other sectors with great potential in Islamic finance (IF)

  

  Banking & Finance professionals can earn very high salaries in Malaysia

  services and in derivatives for risk management. IF jobs and experts in the field will be in demand, especially with Malaysia becoming a hub for integrated Islamic financial services.Bank Negara Malaysia is finalising the establishment of a physical Islamic financial centre and the imminent approvals of two mega Islamic bank licences. Needless to say those in finance and accounting positions have remained top on the list for many years.
• Information technology, where music, film, arts and cultural expertise will play a significant role in Malaysia’s future. Web designers, developers, creative multimedia and those specialising in computer software, network, system and database administration will also have their place in the job market.
• Bio-technology and life sciences sectors, which will require medical, scientific and manufacturing expertise.
• Capital market industries where fund managers and venture capitalists will be crucial in creating high wages and highly skilled workforce for Malaysia’s future.

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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.
Other top jobs in demand in Malaysia are:

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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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