Current Malaysia job market
Recently, Halim Saad of The Malay Mail interviewed Jobstreet Chief Executive Officer, Suresh Thiru to understand more about the current Malaysia job market, based on Jobstreet statistics.
Now here are the key points that you want to know:
1. It is not difficult to find job these days for graduates in human resource management, computer & information technology, bio-technology, pharmaceutical, and oil, gas and petroleum. These are currently the fastest growing industries based on number of vacancies.
2. Sales & Marketing jobs are also in demand. However, jobseekers are not keen for sales related position, thinking it as a tough area to venture. There are about 7000 to 8000 vacancies in sales and marketing monthly.
3. Computer & information technology is the largest sector with more than 10 thousands jobs posted in 2005.
4. Human resource sector has the highest growth with almost 80% jump of increase, followed by call centre, information technology, bio-technology and pharmaceutical.
5. Graduates need to be aware that employers are not only looking for employees with good academic qualifications, but are also seeking those with leadership traits, good communication skills and excellent interpersonal. Poor command of English is one of the major short comings that puts off the prospective employers from hiring.
6. If you’re looking for an attractive salary package in malaysia job market, find jobs in the area of information technology, computer, engineering, civil engineering, construction, manufacturing, production operations and accounting and finance sectors.
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