Siswazah Tak Tahu ‘Resume’

Harian Metro 23 Jun 2008

BATU PAHAT: Kurang pengetahuan menyediakan ‘resume’ ketika memohon pekerjaan dikenal pasti antara kelemahan utama menyebabkan siswazah gagal mendapat pekerjaan sesuai dengan kelayakan mereka.

Malah lebih teruk lagi, ada di kalangan graduan di luar negara bukan saja tidak mengetahui maklumat yang perlu diisi, malah tidak mengetahui apa sebenarnya ‘resume’.

Timbalan Menteri Sumber Manusia, Datuk Noraini Ahmad, berkata beliau sendiri melalui pengalaman itu ketika bertemu beberapa graduan tahun akhir di sebuah universiti luar negara, beberapa tahun lalu.

“Ketika itu, saya bersama rakan dalam pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO) berjumpa pelajar tahun akhir di luar negara dan kami mengadakan taklimat mengajar mereka bagaimana cara menyediakan ‘resume'.

“Amat menyedihkan apabila kita tanya, ada antara mereka yang tidak memahami apa itu ‘resume’ dan inilah kelemahan yang harus kita atasi,” katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian ketika berucap pada Majlis Perasmian Hari Terbuka dan Karnival Pekerjaan di Pusat Latihan Teknologi Tinggi (ADTEC), di sini, semalam.

Sehubungan itu, Noraini berkata, panduan mengenai cara penyediaan ‘resume’ yang betul menjadi keutamaan pihaknya dalam setiap karnival pekerjaan yang diadakan di seluruh negara.

“Selain itu, kita mahu pencari pekerja lebih banyak membaca akhbar untuk menambah ilmu pengetahuan am mereka kerana pernah juga berlaku, ada yang tidak tahu nama pemimpin negara ketika ditanya penemuduga,” katanya.

10 Myths of Choosing a Career

#1 Choosing a career is simple

It’s not as simple as you think. In fact, you should give it enough time it deserve as choosing a career is an involved process. Learning enough about yourself and the occupation you are considering are the key words in order to make an informed decision.

#2 Once I choose a career I'll be stuck in it forever

Simply not true. Don’t force yourself into something that you hate to do whereas you have the choice over it. If you are unfulfilled in your career for any reason, you can always change it.

#3 I should choose a career from a "Best Careers" list

Numerous articles and books that list what the experts predict will be 'hot jobs' would come out by beginning of a new year or a new decade. Of course you can look at the list but you shouldn't use the list to dictate your option. The predictions should be based on valid data through some research but sometimes things change. Not forgotten, your interest, skills and values need to be taken into consideration when choosing a career. Just because the perspective for a profession is good, it doesn't mean that profession is right for you.

#4 A career counselor/advisor can tell me what profession to pick

Career counselor or advisor, or any other career development professional can provide you with guidance in choosing a career but they CAN’T tell you what career is best for you. You know yourself better than any other person, so why you think other people can make a best decision for you.

#5 I can't create a living from my hobby

Says who? Never heard of someone who make a living out of a stone? Of course a painting stone. When choosing a career, it makes perfect sense to choose one that is connected to what you enjoy doing in your spare time, if that’s your wish. People tend to become very expert in their hobbies, which most of the skill is gained casually.

#6 Making a lot of money will make me happy

While cost of living is getting higher nowadays, remuneration is important when choosing a career. Though, it isn't the only factor you should look at. Surveys have shown that cash doesn't necessarily lead to job satisfaction. For many people enjoying what they do at work is much more important. Nevertheless, you should consider earnings, among other things, when assessing a job.

#7 All I have to do is pick an occupation... Things will get into place after that

Too good to be true. Choosing a career is only the beginning of a long journey. There's a lot more to do after that. Your journey might not be smooth that takes you to reach your long term career goals.

#8 If I change careers my skills will go to waste

Absolutely wrong. Your skills are your asset which are yours to keep. Skills can be gained from one job to another. Although they might not be used in the particular same way, probably they will make you becoming more creative. They won't go to waste.

#9 If my best friend (or brother,aunty, or neighbor) is happy in a particular field, I will be too

Everyone is unique. What works for one person won't necessarily work for another, even if that other person is someone with whom you have a lot in common. If someone you know has a career that interests you, look into it, but be alert of the fact that it may not necessarily be a good fit for you.

#10 There's very little I can do to learn about a job without actually working in it

First hand experience is the great source of learning a career. Besides, published material/articles on career could be a great ways to explore a job besides face-to-face interaction or interview with those working in that particular field.

How to Study for a Final

By the end of the term, that means final exams are alarming. How can you give the best out of yourself?

You can just follow these simple rules:

#1 Study
#2 Test yourself
#3 Discover your weak areas
#4 Study again
#5 Test yourself again

For really vast results on your finals do practice these:

Start Early

Gather together all the material you’ve received during the term. You probably have handouts, notes, old assignments, and old tests. Don’t leave anything out.
Read through your class notes twice. Some things will sound familiar and some things will sound so unfamiliar you’ll swear they were written by somebody else. That’s normal.

Build Up Your Class Notes

Sort out your notes by date and make note of any missing dates/pages and compare with your study group or partner. Then, review your notes for any key words and formula.

Establish a Study Group or Partner

Remember to schedule at least one meeting time with a study partner or study group. Get together with a study partner or group to compare notes and fill in any missing material. Study partner or group is a best way to know what are the things which you seems ‘understand’ from your notes but actually not. Don’t be surprised!

Use Past Year Tests

Make a sets of practice tests by collecting old exams papers from the year or semester and make a photocopy of each one. For best results, taking the tests until you achieve perfectly on each one. This is also a practical way to make sure the right answer glued to your mind after repeating the test again and again!

Old Assignments

Gather any old assignments and re-do the exercises. Review those until you can answer every question with no difficulty.

Career : Media Corporations in Malaysia

In just over a decade, Astro has become a leading cross-media operator with Direct-To-Home (DTH) satellite television services in Malaysia and Brunei. It also leads Malaysia’s commercial radio broadcast industry, is a major publisher of entertainment and lifestyle magazines, and is a top buyer and producer of television content within the nation.

ASTRO ALL ASIA NETWORKS plc is the region's leading cross-media operator with Direct-To-Home (DTH) satellite television services in Malaysia and Brunei. The Astro-branded TV service is also available in Indonesia under a trademark licensing arrangement.

ASTRO is also the leading commercial radio broadcaster in Malaysia, a major publisher of TV guide and lifestyle magazines and the largest buyer and producer of TV content, as well as the country’s premiere Malay film producer.

The ASTRO Entertainment Network produces over 20 television channels of original and aggregated content of various genres in multiple languages.

ASTRO’s subsidiary Celestial Pictures owns the world's largest Chinese Film library and its digitally remastered films are released internationally through theatrical, video, television and new media distribution, and the Celestial Movies channels.

The strength of these complementary brands has extended into interactive and multi-media services, including provision of content for mobile devices.


Incepted in June 1984, TV3 is Malaysia’s first, free-to-air television network that has maintained its leadership position over its 23 years of operations. Reaching over 4.5 million households and 21 million viewers all over Malaysia, TV3 focused on its viewers and advertisers, delivering bold and unique programming.

Incepted in June 1984, TV3 is Malaysia's first private free-to-air television network that has maintained its leadership position in its 23 years of operations. TV3 delivers bold and best-of-breed programming to viewers of all market segments.

The network reaches 4.5 million households and 21 million viewers all over Malaysia. TV3 focuses towards its viewers and advertisers, a strategy that has proven a phenomenal success. Media Prima Berhad, one of the largest media network catalyst in Asia, wholly owns TV3.

Passionate in building local, regional and global reputation throughout every level of its business, TV3 has twice reached 51 percent of audience, the highest audience share ever achieved by a Malaysian television station.

Under Media Prima Berhad, TV3’s financial performance has virtually grown by more than 40% since 2002 and the station is highly profitable.


An effective and relevant newspaper wears many hats. It has to inform, engage and intrigue without becoming sensationalistic. To educate while it entertains, so that what is important to know is also enjoyable to learn about. The Star has achieved most of this with considerable success and done its part to articulate the issues that really matter to the nation.

The Star has grown by leaps and bounds since its inception in 1971 and has become the most widely read English language daily, scoring many firsts and recording many remarkable achievements along the way.

As a leading media organisation that has undergone many changes, its core objective remains the same - to provide fast, accurate and credible news, views and information with relevant depth and breadth, but nowadays, in the most convenient and quickest manner.

Thus, The Star media group also distributes content via a mobile platform (SMS News Alert and mobile news), via The Star Online (3G and video streaming), radio and radio online, as well as print and periodicals. The Star aims to be a meaningful and committed media organisation, and an essential, intrinsic and unique part of our readers’ lives.

As The People’s Paper, The Star will continue to touch the hearts of the people, and play its nation-building role responsibly, sensitively and progressively in a multi-racial, multi-cultural and multi religious community.

Career : Airline Companies in Malaysia

Sometimes love is better the second time around, and this may well be the case for Malaysia Airlines as the national carrier works steadily to rebuild its brand position and reignite the brand’s relationships with customers and other stakeholders.

After years of financial uncertainty, the national carrier has turned the corner and is working steadily to reignite the brand’s relationship with customers and other stakeholders. At the end of 2005, its Business Turnaround Plan was implemented to restore the company to financial health and transform the airline into a strong and vibrant institution, while maintaining its reputation for excellence in efficiency and customer service.

Malaysia Airlines has won many awards, the most recent being the 2007 Award for World’s Best Cabin Staff from Skytrax, United Kingdom, and 5 Star Airline, also from Skytrax. The airline has since then returned to profitability, having reported 4 consecutive quarters of net profit from the third quarter of financial year 2006.

For the full year 2006, MAS recorded a 10% revenue increase to RM13,490 million while its market capitalisation was up 83% at RM5,865 million. The RM246 million net profits posted for the first half of 2007 alone exceeded the airline’s entire target profit for the year 2007. Malaysia Airlines will announce its Business Transformation Plan in 2008 which builds on the Business Turnaround Plan.

The aim is to become a 5 Star Airline @ LCC Cost without compromising safety or quality. The plan will spell out the environment and industry challenges, business strategy, key business activities and priorities, and financial results.




The brand AirAsia made its true arrival when it was reborn in 2001 as a new acquisition by Tune Air Sdn Bhd, a company jointly founded by Dato’ Tony Fernandes, together with founding partners Dato’ Pahamin, Dato’ Kamarudin Meranun, and Abdul Aziz Bin Abu Bakar. The history of AirAsia may have started a few years earlier, but this is where the romance began.

AirAsia is a low-cost airline based here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It operates scheduled domestic and international flights and is Asia’s leading low fare, no frills airline. It is also the first airline in the region to implement fully ticketless travel and unassigned seats.

AirAsia has been expanding rapidly and is very popular among the travelling public thanks to its frequent low fare deals. The airline was established in 1993 and started operations on 18 November, 1996. It was originally founded by a government-owned conglomerate DRB-Hicom.

On the 2nd December, 2001, the heavily indebted airline was purchased by former Time Warner executive Tony Fernandes’s company Tune Air Sdn Bhd for the token sum of one ringgit. Fernandes proceeded to engineer a remarkable turnaround, turning a profit in 2002 and launching new routes from its hub in Kuala Lumpur International Airport at breakneck speed. AirAsia has grown rapidly from operating only two Boeing 737-300s in 2001 to commanding a fleet of 62 aircraft today.

Recently, it has taken a delivery of 26 A320s and has 124 on order for delivery until 2013. AirAsia currently serves over 86 routes and operates in 10 countries. AirAsia’s financial performance in 2006 includes an increase of 27% in sales while market capitalisation was at RM 3,764 million.

Career : Automotive Companies in Malaysia

As one of the country’s foremost car producers, Perodua has emerged as a key player with its highly successful launch of the MyVi. While the success caught even the brand’s leaders by surprise, it is indeed a key factor in rebuilding Perodua’s position and image with Malaysian car users. Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar, Managing Director of Perodua shares the secret behind the company’s success.

Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (PERODUA) was established in 1993. The joint venture partners/shareholders of Perodua and their respective shareholding are UMW Corporation Sdn Bhd (38%), Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd. (20%), MBM Resources Berhad (20%), PNB Equity Resources Corporation Sdn Bhd (10%), Mitsui & Co. Ltd (7%) and Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (5%).

The company’s operations commenced early 1994 and the first vehicle, the ever so popular, Perodua Kancil was introduced to the Malaysian market in August 1994. Up to end of October 2007, Perodua has successfully sold approximately 1,331,455 units of vehicles of various models both locally and abroad.

Perodua car sales gained the highest market share of 38.4% in June 2007. In 2006, the Myvi was named the Supermini Car of the Year by Autocar Asean Magazine and in 2007, it won the Best Model of the Year Award from Frost & Sullivan.

This year, the Viva too, received the Supermini Car of the Year award from Autocar Asean. As indicated by Interbrand’s survey, Perodua’s financial performance in 2006 includes a 58% sales increase with marginally increased operating profit margins at 5% of revenues while market capitalisation rose 58% at RM 5,084 million.





Malaysia’s national car manufacturer, Proton has brought the country forward by leaps and bounds in the automobile industry. From its first ever production, the Proton Saga, to today’s Persona, the brand has indeed grown into success.

PROTON, established in 1983, is Malaysia's largest manufacturer of automobiles. With operations in key market centers from UK and Western Europe to the Middle East, and across South-East Asia and Australasia, PROTON produces cars to suit a range of consumer demands and preferences.

The offerings include versatile and reliable four-door family vehicles, two-door hatchbacks for the young-at-heart, luxurious and stylish executive sedans, as well as the world-renowned sports cars from Lotus.

PROTON’s inception as a key driver of national development has seen the brand accelerate its learning curve through technology transfer with strategic partnerships and technical collaborations.

PROTON cars are now steadily on track to achieving the mission for the future, gearing up to achieve the promise of a marquee which build cars with passion and soul; cars which are a delight to drive and a pleasure to own.

Career : Insurance Companies in Malaysia

In 1991, a failing, insolvent insurer with 56 staff called Industrial and Commercial Insurance was bought over and named Kurnia Insurans by its current owners. Today it employs over 1,800 staff, collects over rm1 billion in annual premiums, and controls over 23 percent of the Malaysian motor insurance market in terms of both gross and net premiums.

Kurnia Insurans (M) Bhd, the largest general insurer in Malaysia in terms of gross premium income, believes that where insurance is concerned, size does matter. When it comes to protecting your needs, you’ll want a company with the resources, expertise and track record to be there for you when you need it most.

Kurnia Insurans' success is founded on fair business practices, which protects the legitimate interests of its policyholders and offers its service providers lucrative and honest income opportunities. It is the reflection of its financial strength and stability that Kurnia Insurans is able to uphold its 16 years track record and crossed the “One Billion Ringgit” gross premium mark in the country and Asean. Since year 1999, Kurnia Insurans has attained the MS 9001:2000 International Quality Standard Certification.

Kurnia Insurans’ continuing business growth and unprecedented achievementwas made possible through the collaborative efforts, teamwork and commitment ofits people, agents, business partners and customers. This historical milestone is a testament to the quality of its people, the diversity of its product portfolio, the soundness of its corporate values as well as the acceptance and confidence in Kurnia as the insurer of choice from its nearly 4 million valued customers.The Kurnia Group has recently embarked on its regional expansion programme, with entry into Thailand in 2001 and into Indonesia in 2007. It aims to become a leading insurance and financial services group in the ASEAN region.




A trusted insurance brand operating in Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines, Malaysian Assurance Alliance (MAA Assurance) remains one of Malaysia’s top-of-mind-brands when it comes to protecting your family and loved ones.

Malaysian Assurance Alliance Berhad (MAA Assurance) was incorporated in September 2, 1968 and is a subsidiary of MAA Holdings Berhad. MAA Assurance’s strength and success as a leading Malaysian-controlled company is a result of doing what it’s really good at, which is, operating a life and general insurance company, managing innovative and profitable products and actively managing investments. With a bold vision that one day, every Malaysian will be protected by an MAA Assurance insurance policy, MAA have gone about to set new standards for operating efficiency and product innovation which will deliver peace of mind for its customers. MAA core competencies are the introduction of products that help preserve, grow and protect their customer’s wealth supported with efficient, personal and reliable service.

MAA Assurance is a trusted insurance brand operating in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, and remains one of Malaysia’s top-of-mind-brands when it comes to protection and investment. The group’s principal activity, Life Insurance, has an average of 19 percent growth per year since 2002. It is one of Malaysia’s largest insurance brands, commanding a 13 percent and 5 percent share of the life insurance and general insurance markets respectively.

MAA Assurance allocates an annual budget of RM9 million for branding, advertisements and sponsorships. Its charitable involvement within Malaysia includes the establishment of 11 dialysis centres nationwide through MAA-Medicare and 8 homes for underprivileged children through The Budimas Charitable Foundation. MAA Assurance’s financial performance in 2006 included a 9% increase in Asset Growth to RM6.5 billion.