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The Star
15-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Job seekers explore career options at fair
Gold sponsor: Wong presenting a certificate of recognition to Ahmad Firdaus at Setia SPICE Convention Centre. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star GEORGE TOWN: A wide range of career opportunities are being offered at the ongoing myStarJob Fair 2025 at Setia SPICE Convention Centre. The two-day event, which ends today, has drawn job seekers from across the region eager to explore employment prospects and personal growth opportunities. Organised by Star Media Group, the fair features almost 20 companies and agencies from various industries and sectors. Apart from offering job openings across different levels and positions, there are also on-the-spot interviews, career talks and personal development sessions aimed at helping visitors boost their career potential. Among the participating exhibitors is Prudential BSN Takaful Bhd, whose recruitment head Ahmad Firdaus Ab Halim reporting strong interest from job seekers. 'We are looking for takaful consultants and offering a support programme dubbed the Elite Development Programme (EDP). 'Designed to develop and groom young emerging talents to succeed as wealth planners and future leaders regardless of background, it is open to those aged between 20 and 50. 'New graduates with diploma qualifications and above are eligible to apply, and they can benefit from between RM2,000 and RM5,000 in monthly financing. 'There are also additional term and performance rewards of up to RM15,000, respectively,' he said. Within the first two hours of opening yesterday, the Prudential BSN booth received more than 200 potential leads. As a Gold Sponsor of the event, Prudential BSN was presented with a certificate of recognition by Star Media Group senior manager (event & exhibition) Elaine Wong. Financial services provider Manulife Malaysia was also acknowledged as the event's Bronze Sponsor with the certificate received on behalf of the company by its recruitment director (Northern region) Lau Wai Kin. Visitors, who arrived in droves to look for job prospects and consultations, were not left out from gaining from the session there. Universiti Malaya fresh graduate Nur Aisyah Zulkifli, 24, who recently completed her studies in Human Resource Management, said she is hoping for an advantage into the workforce. 'The job market is very competitive, so I came to the fair to explore openings and meet recruiters directly. I'm also hoping to find out more about companies I might not have considered before. 'To my surprise, it was eye-opening as some companies were actively conducting on-the-spot interviews, which was great. 'I collected some brochures and managed to speak with human resource reps who gave practical advice on curriculum vitae improvement and interview preparations,' she said. Technician Alvin Loke, 29, who is seeking a career switch, managed to explore new sectors. 'I've been working in tech support for five years but looking to transition into data analytics or cybersecurity. 'The job fair has provided me a chance to network with companies directly and explore new sectors that align with my current skill set. 'The opportunity to talk to employers face-to-face makes a big difference compared to online applications,' he said, adding that career progression, upskilling opportunities and work-life balance were his top priorities. Admission to the job fair from 11am to 7pm is free.
The Star
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Job seekers explore career options at myStarJob Fair 2025 in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: Job seekers are making the most of the myStarJob Fair 2025, now underway at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre. The event has attracted a steady stream of visitors eager to explore job prospects, career advice, and professional development resources since its opening at 11am on Saturday (June 14). The two-day event, which ends tomorrow, features 16 companies and agencies representing a diverse range of industries. In addition to job openings from entry-level to managerial positions, the fair also includes on-the-spot interviews, career talks, and skills enhancement sessions designed to support personal growth and employment readiness. Among the key exhibitors are Prudential BSN Takaful Bhd and Manulife Malaysia, alongside several other local and international employers. Fresh graduates and those looking for a career change have the opportunity to meet potential recruiters face-to-face, submit resumes, and receive career advice. Organised by Star Media Group, admission to the event from 11am to 7pm is free.
The Star
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Jobs galore for career seekers
Ideal platform: Job seekers looking at getting a headstart in life at Manulife Insurance's booth during myStarJob Fair 2025 that ends today. — LOW BOON TAT/ The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians seeking employment or a career change have found the best opportunity to do so at myStarJob Fair 2025. The two-day fair, which began yesterday, saw droves of fresh graduates and job seekers making their way to the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre here. Among them was Yusruzainy Said, 42, from Sepang, who was elated at being shortlisted as a candidate after only his first interview. 'I was looking for a job which matched my current experience in the oil and gas industry, and was happy after being shortlisted for a sustainability management post at the very first booth I stopped at.' Yusruzainy said he had been to several other job fairs and decided to explore the opportunities at the myStarJob Fair after learning about it from LinkedIn. He said the job interview was carried out by Lotuss Stores (M) Sdn Bhd, which set up a booth at the event. 'My application was processed and I was informed that I was shortlisted for the position. I hope to get good news from the company,' he added. Another job seeker was J. Aksshara, 26, who is currently employed in the automotive industry in Kuala Lumpur. She was accompanied by her father, Jesudas Ragavan, 55, who was visiting from Muar, Johor. 'I'm very active on social media and came across this job fair online, so I decided to come,' she said. Aksshara said she was interested in switching to a career in the food and beverage sector. 'I was surprised to see that The Chicken Rice Shop has a booth here. 'My advice to those seeking employment is to visit job fairs as it is a good opportunity to meet people while also exploring job opportunities,' she added. For fresh graduate Mason Ng, 22, the job fair proved helpful for those seeking to start their career. 'I just returned home to Kuala Lumpur after graduating from a university in Sydney, Australia. 'I came to know of the job fair through word of mouth and decided to come to see if I could find a suitable job in sales or as a financial analyst,' he said. Meanwhile, Manulife Insurance Bhd head of recruitment Levi Choong described the job fair as an ideal platform to create better brand awareness among Malaysians while also hiring the right talents for the company. 'We have had enquiries from fresh graduates and some who have been in the workforce for a few years, and are now at a crossroads and looking for other options in life,' he said. Choong was glad at the response the Manulife booth received and expects more enquiries over the weekend. 'We had quite a few who were really interested. We took their particulars and contact details, and will follow-up with these candidates. 'We want the community to know that we are here to serve them and are seeking more insurance advisors for this purpose,' he added. Lotuss Stores head of talent acquisition Caroline Tay said the job fair provided an opportunity to create better brand awareness while hiring the right candidates for the company. 'We want Malaysians to know what the company is all about while looking for the right personnel,' she said. Tay said the company was looking at hiring those with the relevant skills and experience. Organised by Star Media Group, the job fair saw a total of 24 companies and agencies setting up 28 booths representing several industries and sectors. Present at the event was its senior manager (Event & Exhibition) Elaine Wong who presented certificates to event sponsors. Admission to the job fair is free and it is open from 11am to 7pm.
