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This post has been edited by jinaun: Nov 21 2022, 10:17 AM

Hello Mimi,

I'm in a kind of dilemma here. I've been working with a local NGO for the past ~15 years, and due to the nature of the organization, I usually step in to fill the gaps where needed/required. I'm an IT manager, but my roles span from donor relations to finance and administration/operations/HR and anywhere in between and I self-help to learn how to fill the gap.

I felt that i'm not growing nor developing as I'm constantly required to step-in or fill the gaps, and as the organization grows, it became much of a distraction to my main IT role, which I'm still fully responsible for.

I'm considering of moving on, but with the wide scope and lack of focus in my current job experience, i'm not sure how it's going to fit into the industry or what image I'll be portraying of myself to potential employers. Don't get me wrong, I still love what I do and have great supportive colleagues.

any best advice on what I can do to prep for my transition instead of reflecting back couple of years later and regret not doing anything and still going back to this conversation?



Thanks

This post has been edited by jinaun: Nov 21 2022, 06:59 PM

Helloo

Working for an NGO is no easy feat so you deserve a pat in the back for the last 15 years of hard work. I'm glad you've decided not to look back in remorse and tbh your career trajectory is fine; Idk why you sounded quite grim in your post. You've good tenure and picked up some valuable skills over the years as an IT Manager. As a matter of fact, high growth start ups or small-medium size enterprises may appreciate your 'jack of all trade' experience more so than a IT Specialist from a large, established MNC with set processes in place as you'll probably be better at navigating uncertainties and wouldn't mind getting your hands dirty!

1. Start with furnishing up your CV - highlighting your key achievements and projects over the years especially stuff that are relevant in today's market.
2. Showcase career trajectory on your CV (It shouldn't be you doing the same role for 15 years > you should be adding more responsibilities/getting promoted as you advanced through the years.
3. Being in the same company for 15 years could be a double edged sword as some may not see you as being versatile/adaptable so do highlight any collaborations/partnerships you've done with other entities outside of your company.
4. Leadership experience should be present on your CV especially if you've worked for 15 years. # of teams/people managed direct or indirect
5. Are your hard skills up to date? Do you need any additional skills in your field to reflect your worth? If you don't, worth taking up a couple of extra courses to stay relevant?
6. Start your market map - what industry would be the closest fit to your experience and start pooling these companies and start applying! (Best bet are direct/indirect competitors/similar industries/mid sized companies that values tenure over pedigree).

Good luck!!

Hi mimikw, i would like to know to whom do we report if an employer hasn't paid your salary after resigning? Jabatan Buruh? IRD? Any other forum members who have some info also welcomed to share their info as im at a loss now.

Also the dept we report to must be local to where the company is located or can be reported to any other district/state ones?