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A snapshot on Malaysian Job market

Liberalization in Government policies after late 1990’s has aided profound growth in Malaysian economy with continued average 6% economic growth rate. For fresher who wants to apply for job can collect little information on existing employment resource.

• Manufacturing based and export oriented economy
• Electronic goods are the major products
• World leading exporter of semiconductors, computer hardware, audio/ video gadgets, air conditioners etc.

Major Malaysian companies:

Astro, Genting group, Maxis communications, Maybank, IOI Corp, OYL industries, Petronas etc.

MNCs:

Dell, Intel, Motorola, Nortel ,Panasonic, Accenture, Ernst & Young, Avon cosmetics, Tesco, ICI paints, Procter & Gamble, Exxon Mobil, Unilever,  Sun Micro system, Samsung, Rolls Royce, ABN Amro Bank, Citi Bank, HSBC etc. to name a few.

Working Culture:

Malaysia maintains labour laws in particular that acts as a safeguard for employers and employees. The employee   needs not to work more than 8 hours a day and 48 hours a week except few circumstances. Most government offices work for five and half day in a week where as private sector for five working days. Annual leave is for 14 days along with national holidays. Public holidays are for 14 days and sick leave is usually up to 14 days per year. Unemployment rate is around 3-3.5% which is pretty good sign for job seeker in Malaysia.

How to apply for jobs:

It is not mandatory to have a job experience before you apply for a fresh one in Malaysia.  But to enrol for a permanent job you need to secure the work permit which your employer will apply on your behalf. Newspapers, websites, recruitment agencies and recruiting company websites can be a good source of information. For employment vacancies Jobstreet- Malaysia and JobsDB.com are good websites to consult. Cover letter with a formal CV targeting your specific skills would be required along with passport size photograph and photo copies of relevant certificates. The Global Resume and CV guide a popular website carries useful tips for CVs, cover letters and interviews.

Interviews are based on inter personal skills along with academic achievements for Malaysian companies. These are taken in English language as well as mixture of English and Bahasa Malaysia. In larger companies Psychometric tests are arranged for one day assessment that includes group activities. For technical positions your technical skills and knowledge are being reviewed. For part time tutoring jobs in Malaysia get in contact with online tuition agencies.

Finally before setting out for job resources and random search get handful information on visa and immigration if staying abroad. Other wise local contacts and resources would be fine.

Chun Lee a tutor in Johor bahru has rich experience in home tuition jobs. He is connected with http://www.myprivatetutor.my, a well recognized online tuition agency.

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