not so nice to chat here, u PM me....

hahahaa..agree. U have msn?

Technical Assistant - RM1200 is good enough for fresh graduate?

if it is a walk in interview then no need cover letter .....

It depends on the job function.
In order to know that, I'm sure we have to work there first.

1. Do you think you worth more than what your company is paying you?
yes.. why..
a. there are more boses than executive.. at the end.. all bosses work goes back to me even from different department

b. even there are many department from legal, finance and HR.. by the time of decision making.. it back to technical department.. if the project success.. all bosses and others department celebrate (leaving small exec like me behind)
if project fail.. u know u will facing CEO first..

c. i'm working 8am to 8 pm regularly.. 5 + 2 day a week working.. while others (HR, Finance, legal) can easily go back on time. wy they get more bonus for archieving KPI that so stup**..

d. etc...

sorry, i don quite get wat u r trying to tell......

Hmm..I'm new here and the whole reason I registered was because of this topic. I need some advice from the experts here.

Education level: Associate's Degree in Retail Marketing and Merchandising, Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, CGPA 4.00/4.00

Location: Currently based in New York

Work Exp: 1 year with MNC in related field
Retail experience (6 months) and
2 internships (3 months each)
Total = 2 years working experience

I am wondering if it would be unreasonable to ask for a salary of rm3200 from a MNC (preferably Fashion or FMCG industry) if I return to KL with these qualifications, considering that the salary here would be USD3k+

This post has been edited by haute_couture: Jul 5 2007, 05:48 AM

I don't know about salaries since I'm not in that line, but I would suggest spending more time working in New York. Some people may not consider internships as actual work so you have only about one year of working experience which isn't a whole lot. Work experience in one of the fashion cities of the world is far more relevant and useful. Why are you in such a hurry to come back to Malaysia?

Thanks for replying

First of all, I am confident that I would be able to justify my internships as valid job experience because I'm able to provide a portfolio of my projects, certified copy of my job description, as well as letters of recommendation from my employers.

Coming back to KL is more of a backup plan for me because I am allowed 1 year's employment in US upon graduation and I have to go back unless a company is willing to sponsor my work visa, which I've heard is getting harder these days. You always need to have a plan B

It is not unreasonable looking at your qualification. but the question that you should be asking is, can they pay you that much?

And damn 4.0 out of 4.0!

H1Bs are difficult to get depending on the timing. Make sure your company starts the filing early ie. way before your practical training expires to avoid the quota. I assume you just graduated at the end of last spring?

In terms of your job, one way I would suggest is if you're flying to Malaysia for a vacation etc. try and schedule an interview(s) during that period. This will at least give you a feel for what the companies in Malaysia are looking for etc. I don't see the money being an issue though but do ask for more especially since you're coming back with experience.

Good luck.

u are so smart u should do whatever u can to keep finding a job at NY or elsewhere in the US ......

This post has been edited by DarReNz: Jul 5 2007, 04:07 PM

US gov only give u 1 year time to get job. U screw up 1` year. ur visa finish. Its not that he dont want to continue but its more on he is trying to set a back up plan. Good for him!

Lol thanks all for replying.

I will keep your advice in mind about scheduling interviews, reveur. And by the way, that's why I'm targeting huge MNCs within the Forbes / Fortune 500 list that have locations in Malaysia, cos I know they can afford to pay

P/S: I'm a she

This post has been edited by haute_couture: Jul 5 2007, 08:34 PM

Lol, I have no idea. I don't want to come across as being a poser, like just because I have some work experience in NYC I think I'm all that and that I'm sooo much better than everyone else. Get what I mean? I guess sometimes you have to be realistic...

As far as I know, fresh grads in KL are lucky if they get paid RM2k and above. I'm not sure about annual increments, but is there such a possibility that 2 years working experience can get you to RM3200? If yes then I'll definitely consider asking for more

i am currently worknig in kl,my company ask me to transfer to s'pore, if i am earning rm 3k per month now, should i ask for $3k in s'pore also?