Handle through phone calls, u need to be patient dealing with people.
That's all.

Still didn't help to figure out what I'm exactly gonna do other than dealing with people. lol But thanks for helping anyway.

Hi. I'm recently saw this job list on Mediacorp and want to apply on this job:

http://mediacorp.applyourjobs.com/Online.aspx?ID=1914

But I have no idea how to answer the last two questions on the "Other Information" section so need advice and guide to answer.

Any other advice about this job and/or even a MY fresh grad working in Mediacorp/SG were welcome as well.

This post has been edited by EmoGuy91: Aug 24 2017, 09:38 PM

You can just be honest and answer why and what you think. If you got called for interview, they will know if your response isn't consistent when they see you vs what you wrote.

Exactly. This should be Pinned!

Hi, may I know the standard notice period in most of the company in Malaysia?
If too long, new employee will wait for me?

yup agree, just be honest

if the new employer wants you, they will buy you out

nowadays its 3mths... which is actually too long.. so some employers might rather forfeit you off their employment list
the best wud b 1 mth.

but like i said, if they want you n they need you in their company, they will rather buy you out

I'm fresh graduate that doesn't have any working experience. I'm going for a job interview soon, and I will be away next year for 10 days (4 days weekend), therefore, I have to apply 6 days leave. Should I inform my employer during job interview or after working for awhile?

Is applying 6 days leave too much? I'm okay with unpaid leave too.

Thank you guys

EH...it's next year only. Keep quiet about it for now. Mention to them before you sign offer letter (if it falls within the probation period). Otherwise apply leave like a normal person lah.

Sorry, never have any working experience
Is 6 days leave easy to apply? above how many days will be hard to apply?

Thank you for the info, I'm working as programmer, which means not related to sales. Should be okay to apply leave. I'm just wondering is it better to inform them during interview, because I need to take leave next January, and afraid that project is assigned or what

Hey guys and gals,

For those who are still working on their cover letter, here is a writing tips for you.

https://www.jobstore.com/careers-blog/2017/...s-writing-tips/

Cheers!

I guess it depends on your employer. While I was in probation, I took a ten days leave for my vacation in Jan, and all of them are unpaid leaves since we don't get any leaves during probation period. My boss allowed it, followed by another one week leave during CNY in Feb.

If you show that you are responsible and can work efficiently, and your boss/company culture is not an ass, then I guess it's fine. Mention to your boss when you go into work and work it out with him. Pray that he's not an ass. Just say is family vacation...but you choose to start work earl,y.

It' never too early to start a LinkedIn Profile as a fresh graduate. Give it a read about the key elements on how to make an outstanding LinkedIn profile.

https://www.jobstore.com/careers-blog/2017/...nkedin-profile/

Bring this up once they give you the offer letter.
Always be honest but honest at the right time.

But again, next year is too far along.

Some tips for fresh graduates whom seeking job...

1. Develop your “soft skills.” Sure, technical skills and experience are great. But in the study, we found that when hiring for entry-level positions, almost all employers view communication and teamwork skills, as well as having a positive attitude, as being important or very important.

2. Search using every resource possible. A lot of students and young professionals think that social networking via Facebook, LinkedIn, and the like is the best route to finding a job. Yet our research reveals that only 16% of employers recruit on social networks all or most of the time. Nearly half (48%), meanwhile, utilize job boards, and 44% use employee referrals. My advice is to use all of the above in your job search—social networks, job boards, career fairs, your personal and professional network, and every other option under the sun. What works for you might not work for someone else, and vice versa. Ask family and friends for referrals too, and don’t feel embarrassed about it.

3. Focus on the jobs you're most passionate about. If you’re not eager to work with a company, it’ll show in the interview—and according to our study, 26% of employers have been turned off by an entry-level applicant’s bad attitude during interviews. If you want to be more positive during interviews, the best approach is to only apply to jobs you’re really excited about. Use this approach and you will exude a positive, if possibly nervous, energy during interviews, showing you care. And if this is something you care about, you’ll be more prepared for the interview, and you’ll follow up faster with hiring managers, all of which will boost your chances. If, on the other hand, you’re just applying to a job because it’ll pay the bills, you probably won’t get it. Someone else will want it more than you do, and it’ll probably show.

4. Prepare yourself before interviews. This is standard advice for job applicants, but too often new grads don’t bother to prepare—and 42% of employers say they are turned off by how unprepared students are in interviews. At the very least, do some research on the company at its website. It’s wise to take things a step further, though, and review the hiring manager’s profile on LinkedIn. They will be reviewing your online presence, and it’s expected that you will do the same for them. By learning about their work history, you will be able to better connect with them during the interview. You should also search the company’s name at Google News to get up to speed with recent announcements and industry trends. Doing your homework will show you care, and the employer will be impressed.

5. Have an entrepreneurial mindset. Overall in our study, almost one-third of employers say they are looking for entrepreneurship experience when hiring recent graduates. You don’t necessarily have to start a business as an undergrad, though. What’s key is that you get your ideas out there and make things happen instead of waiting to be told to do something. One approach is to start a blog around a topic you enjoy, and make sure it’s updated at least weekly. This will get you into the mindset of having to explain your ideas and gather your thoughts. Ideally, you’ll get feedback from people who comment, which will strengthen your ideas. Companies have to focus on innovation to survive and thrive these days, so entrepreneurially minded graduates are important to them.

6. Get your eggs out of any one basket. The workplace is constantly changing, as are the needs of corporations. That’s why it’s important now, more than ever before, to spread yourself out and get as many internships and experiences under your belt as humanly possible. I had an internship in high school and seven more in college. Try to get a range of different experiences as well. Diversifying will increase your chances of success in at least one line of work. In the stock market, if you only invest in one stock and it doesn’t do well, then you’re broke. Similarly, it’s unwise to only have one internship or only pursue one narrow career field.

Disagree with your No 3 opinion.

There's alot of desperate fresh graduates out there looking for a job. Do you think they have time to be so picky when applying for a job?
Job opportunity is quite tough nowadays, many companies out there are cutting cost, people being retrenched and others.

I see some fresh grad, background in Engineering, but end up working in Customer service, operation or any jobs that non related with engineering.
I see finance/accounting grad also working in other fields.

They don't have time to be so choosy.
They have bills to pay, support family and siblings. They want to gain experience, save money and other things to do.

Unless you Father and mother are rich, that can let you jobless for 5 months and above, can give you money every month, then it's fine.

Hey guys, I have just recently got a job:

Something related to data quality in IT department

I have mentioned that my expected salary would be 3k, but then I was told that it wouldn't be that high.

So, the question is, how much should I expect ? I mean there's a baseline and of course, it's not about the money but isn't 3k a standard salary for IT technical fields nowadays?

What if the company offers me below than 2.5 ? Should I still accept? I heard the field of data quality, data analytics are rising right now.

Have u gotten the job or not?
Its quite confusing since you said you got a job but the pay is unsure yet.
It depends on the job scope and location.
perhaps u can break down to us on your qualification, past experience and the scale of the company you applied for.