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Finding a job in Malaysia during the pandemic

Last activity 30 September 2021 by RUPAPA

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Diksha

Hi everyone,

Looking for a job in Malaysia is not something you can take lightly, especially now. If you found a new job in Malaysia during the pandemic or if you are currently searching for one, we would like to know how it went.

How did you go about it? Which job board do you recommend? Did you use a headhunter?
In which sector did you find a job?

Did you train in order to find a new position? If so, which training course(s) did you follow and why?

What about your package? How does it compare with your previous jobs and are you satisfied with it?

What are the most important elements to prioritise or negotiate in a package for a job in Malaysia in 2021?

Thanks for your contribution!

Diksha,
Expat.com team

Manoj Gnanaseelan

Looking for jobs in Malaysia while in Malaysia was a tough job itself. I was fortunate to a get a job and should say it really was a grueling 6 months period looking for job opportunities. I would attribute few reasons to that - my experience (10 years), my niche domain (Geographic Information System), stricter restrictions by Malaysia for recruiting expats. I will answer your questions as much as possible one by one.


Sector, how and through what
I applied through all the job portals - jobstreet, glassdoor, etc. Most importantly I set my status in Linked In to "Open to Work" and applied for all relevant jobs directly. Like I mentioned earlier, my domain is a niche and that made my job searching some more difficult. But I ensured I didn't search jobs out of my domain. Fortunately I got an interview call from one of the companies I applied for in Linked In - Project Engineer Data Architect Position.

Training
I didn't undergo any special training. I went through glassdoor interview experience based on the position I applied. I gathered the topics on which I would be questioned. I went through my resume and ensured I am confident about my work in all of my recent projects. My interview appointment had names of the interviewers. I went through their Linked In profile and got to know their areas of specialization. Then I learnt the topics related to my position and the interviewer's specialization. Along with all these studies, the confidence I had on myself helped me crack the interview.

Package and Negotiation
I analysed the packages for my experience, my educational qualification and trend. But basically I am a poor negotiator so I had to agree with the package they offered. But I also looked on the incentives they offered which was astonishingly satisfying.
Salary - 7.5% more than previous company
Incentives - 13 month salary, Employee Share Program, Family Leave, Flexible Working Hours
Work Life Balance - they have promised a fair work life balance. (May be I will write a blog post on my experience after 6 months).

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RUPAPA

You are right I have been trying by all means but nothing. What should I do. Tried to apply job as a graphic designer on many apps. Including  job street, indeed, best jobs and etc. But nothing. If you can help me please do so because I need a job where I have studied.

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