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juvaan
post Jun 4 2019, 12:54 PM

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QUOTE(buttercupcakes @ Jun 4 2019, 10:32 AM)
I tried to search for SSC in jobstreet recently after u explaining and its really quite hard to go in company like Shell. So I have to try to go smaller company (sdn bhd) that stated SSC or its better to apply any account and finance role in listed company?

Besides there are around 800++ applicants applying AP AR for big listed company so its quite hard to go in also. How long I need to wait and is it mean i need to lower my expected salary? Is it will be easier if I apply other role ie credit collection / finance operation / cash management etc first only internal transfer to other department after that.

Im major in finance so I still need to take 8 papers instead of 4 while working so I'm afraid that i cant handle it. But prof cert looks important.  cry.gif  cry.gif  cry.gif
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It's completely up to you. Keep trying and applying. Most of the time you will not get the role that you want, feel free to try other roles, and slowly move to more complex roles.

I started my ssc career in accounts receivable. 1 year there and i moved on to something more complex like inventory accounting and eventually reporting and business partnering.

My advice for jobstreet is to apply as soon as the role is advertised or pay for priority application. Large MNCs most likely will have their own career portal, its tedious, but take the time and effort to set up your profile and apply each time a position is advertised. Most of the time MNCs dont really ask for your expected salary as they have their own benchmarking policies and most of the time you will not be offered a role if your current salary is already near or within the role's salary bracket. i have worked in 3 MNCs so far, they have given me good and decent offers without talking much about my expected salary.
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post Jun 4 2019, 01:51 PM

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QUOTE(buttercupcakes @ Jun 4 2019, 10:32 AM)
I tried to search for SSC in jobstreet recently after u explaining and its really quite hard to go in company like Shell. So I have to try to go smaller company (sdn bhd) that stated SSC or its better to apply any account and finance role in listed company?

Besides there are around 800++ applicants applying AP AR for big listed company so its quite hard to go in also. How long I need to wait and is it mean i need to lower my expected salary? Is it will be easier if I apply other role ie credit collection / finance operation / cash management etc first only internal transfer to other department after that.

Im major in finance so I still need to take 8 papers instead of 4 while working so I'm afraid that i cant handle it. But prof cert looks important.  cry.gif  cry.gif  cry.gif
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Try out other MNCs such as those in FMCG line, they have business partnership finance role as well, might be something that suits you and not over boring. Marketing, sales, supply chain, etc, all have their own business partnership finance role.
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post Jun 6 2019, 02:22 PM

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QUOTE(juvaan @ Jun 4 2019, 12:54 PM)
It's completely up to you. Keep trying and applying. Most of the time you will not get the role that you want, feel free to try other roles, and slowly move to more complex roles.

I started my ssc career in accounts receivable. 1 year there and i moved on to something more complex like inventory accounting and eventually reporting and business partnering.

My advice for jobstreet is to apply  as soon as the role is advertised or pay for priority application. Large MNCs most likely will have their own career portal, its tedious, but take the time and effort to set up your profile and apply each time a position is advertised. Most of the time MNCs dont really ask for your expected salary as they have their own benchmarking policies and most of the time you will not be offered a role if your current salary is already near or within the role's salary bracket. i have worked in 3 MNCs so far, they have given me good and decent offers without talking much about my expected salary.
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I have received interview from astro as AR and credit controller from tropicana and sunway.
I have rejected credit control executive position as i feel this job have lesser career prospects but i not sure whether im correct.
For astro I think its hard to enter as there are 800++ applicants but i will still go for interview next week.
For MNC, I have applied and they called me but its only a small company and not so famous in malaysia. Big company still no news as at to date.

Still continue trying and throwing resume...any advice?

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post Jun 6 2019, 02:26 PM

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QUOTE(impulsebeat @ Jun 4 2019, 01:51 PM)
Try out other MNCs such as those in FMCG line, they have business partnership finance role as well, might be something that suits you and not over boring. Marketing, sales, supply chain, etc, all have their own business partnership finance role.
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I think now i will just apply any position related to account and finance in any listed /big companies. **running out of time**
Can advice any roles that related to finance and account that have future in this line?

impulsebeat
post Jun 6 2019, 03:41 PM

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QUOTE(buttercupcakes @ Jun 6 2019, 02:26 PM)
I think now i will just apply any position related to account and finance in any listed /big companies. **running out of time**
Can advice any roles that related to finance and account that have future in this line?
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At the end of the day u gotta make yourself competitive. Make it so compelling that the company gotta hire you. Talents are hard to come by and HR appreciates talented candidates.
juvaan
post Jun 7 2019, 12:50 PM

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QUOTE(buttercupcakes @ Jun 6 2019, 02:22 PM)
I have received interview from astro as AR and credit controller from tropicana and sunway.
I have rejected credit control executive position as i feel this job have lesser career prospects but i not sure whether im correct.
For astro I think its hard to enter as there are 800++ applicants but i will still go for interview next week.
For MNC, I have applied and they called me but its only a small company and not so famous in malaysia. Big company still no news as at to date.

Still continue trying and throwing resume...any advice?
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i personally know a few friends in Astro's finance. very competitive environment but it will be very good for your CV, top astro execs have moved on to much bigger things locally and abroad. Heard the benefits are really good and plenty of fun activities.

Good luck!
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post Jun 7 2019, 02:13 PM

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QUOTE(buttercupcakes @ May 17 2019, 12:49 PM)
Just feel CFA (harder to pass than ACCA) yet finance industry is very tough, competitive and lesser demand. But I not sure about it as I only can get limited information from jobstreet/ rumors etc...

Im not that smart enough so maybe I can work hard and dont mind to take longer timehmm.gif  hmm.gif  hmm.gif

Not aiming for super high pay and big achievement as everyone have own limit (student with straight As and 3.0++ CGPA. Neither too smart nor too stupid).

So if cant fight with genius in high competitive market, go to less competitive market and slowly climb to top

Imagine using shotgun to fight with AK46 in battlefield I'm not that hunger for achievement - Work life balance  rclxub.gif  rclxub.gif
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CFA is memang harder as compared to ACCA. But if you have the right attitude, you can finish it too.

The bolded part is the correct attitude. Simply put:

CFA level 1: to filter those who are not committed.
CFA level 2: to filter those who think they are smart.

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post Jul 10 2019, 01:03 PM

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QUOTE(juvaan @ Jun 7 2019, 12:50 PM)
i personally know a few friends in Astro's finance. very competitive environment but it will be very good for your CV, top astro execs have moved on to much bigger things locally and abroad. Heard the benefits are really good and plenty of fun activities.

Good luck!
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Thank you for your advice and being patience to provide guidance for a fresh graduated who is lost and full of uncertainties in life. wub.gif wub.gif wub.gif
I have decided to join SSC as I feel that this is an interesting platform for me to gain my exposure after deep consideration and doing some researches.
There are still a lot of things I have to learn and experience but I believe that my career path and mindset will be clearer and clearer as long as I keep exploring. flex.gif flex.gif

Thank you again for being the beacon that light up my road ahead! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif
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post Apr 3 2021, 04:44 PM

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Hello OP! I came across your thread, and I think I can relate to what you said a lot as I am pretty much in a similar situation e.g. Banking & Finance major not keen to do sales and is considering the accounting path. So how are you doing atm? Since this is posted in 2019 I assume you must be doing better right now biggrin.gif . Anyway, I would just like to hear more from you and perhaps we can have a bit of a chat biggrin.gif biggrin.gif Thanks OP!

 

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