Days are gone when an employee is hunting for jobs through a local agency in the Philippines. It could be an exhausting, time consuming and most of all expensive way not to mention "risky" way of getting a job abroad.
Though hooking with a legit agency may still be applicable for some jobs. But it was slowly fading and recruiting of potential talents and skilled workers are now done in different way. Thanks to technology!
There are lot of ways on how to apply jobs in Malaysia. Let me share to you how to break in and get the right job for you.
Referrals - Yes, I knew a lot of friends who'd able to get job through network of friends, ex-colleague, ex-partners, college buddies, and acquaintances. People who'd worked with you before will most likely refer you a job if you had build and established that good working relationship of that person. Don't be shy to ask favor, good people will always lend a helping hand to a needy friend/colleague.
Job Portals/Site - This is the easiest way to get notice to a prospect employers. You just have to polished your resume, upload it make sure it's noticeable. Headhunters will call you if they find your profile suitable for the job.
Tip: Make Sure to provide a best Contact Number that is reachable. Sometimes a missed call is a missed opportunity. Mention all the relevant experience on the resume and higlight any achievements related to work of current and previous job.
These are Job Portals/ Site that are actively used by recruiters in Malaysia
Boards/Forums - One of the active forums site for Pinoys in Malaysia is My Pinoy Lah. Our Kababayans promptly shares their current openings/ hirings on that forum. Be sure to check the job section. Another forums to start is Lowyat forums. The latter is more to general forums site by Malaysians. Time to time there are job postings which are urgent.
Social Networking - Joining Facebook groups, Facebook Career Fan Page, and Twitter will also land you to get a job. You just have to follow your prospect employer career page or link. They usually share first career fairs, or hiring drive through social media before it get publicized.
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Link In - Building a professional connection is one of the best way to get that desired job. You just have to know how to leverage Link In and adding the right people in your connection.
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Tip: Build a solid and detailed profile then add recruiters to your connection.
Hope this will give you idea how to apply and nail a job in Malaysia.
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