How to look for a job in Kuala Lumpur as an expatriate from India?

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Member since 20 May 2012

KirtisagarMember20 May 2012 08:47:17

Hi all,

I am a software engineer working in Bangalore India. I came to Kuala Lumpur before I love this city and it gives me a great exposure here in terms of living and working environment. I am planning to move to this city. I would like to get some advise from you all how do I start sourcing for a job in Kuala Lumpur. Do I look for recruiting company to help sourcing?

Hope to get some advise from you all.

Thank you.

Nemodot ViP

Member since 03 April 2011

NemodotViP20 May 2012 10:28:27

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Just get a job before you arrive. If you are a good software engineer you will get something - best to use your own contacts you must have built up. Or approach suitable companies directly. You could also try michael page (recruiting agency) new here but Malaysia is a very immature market jobwise. Employers hate paying for recruiting. Waste of money!

Kirtisagar Member

Member since 20 May 2012

KirtisagarMember20 May 2012 14:29:31

Thanks for the advise. I dont have much contact here, I guess i will have to go with recruiting agency. Thank you very much anyway.

Okwudili Serial expat

Member since 24 May 2011

OkwudiliSerial expat29 May 2012 22:01:29

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Check jobstreet.com. Good luck

Nemodot ViP

Member since 03 April 2011

NemodotViP30 May 2012 00:39:04

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Jobstreet is generally useless for expats. All for locals or those with PR / malaysian spouses etc. In IT worth using to get names of big companies hiring maybe but applying "cold" never a good idea in Malaysia best to find someone who knows someone.

What I meant by contacts is in India with big companies that may need people or know people in Malaysia. Chances are higher in IT of getting work. Good luck!

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