You know how when you ask people which job is in demand today, they always tell you to just &lsquo;follow your dreams&rsquo;? Well, it ain&rsquo;t as easy as that my friend. It is important to know which job pays well so, you know, you can put food in your mouth and possibly wear some nice clothes.<img class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-fil" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/75080/5b5acf9ec885b.gif" />Image via giphyWhether you have just finished SPM or looking for a job, we are pretty sure you are interested to know which job is in demand today so you can pick the right one. According to the Critical Occupations List 2019/2020 (COL) revealed a few sectors most needed in our country including accountants, engineers and tertiary level educators.We have too few&hellip;&hellip;1) Medical Specialists<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/75080/5b5acf9edba27.jpg" alt="Medical Specialists" />Image via PinterestWe are sure you have at least one friend who is doing medicine so there is probably an oversupply of doctors in Malaysia right? Not really. Actually, they (plus clinical psychiatrists, psychologists and <a href="https://afterschool.my/career/pharmacist" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pharmacists</a>) are still in demand. One thing to take note is that there is an oversupply of general practitioners in urban and suburban areas, hence creating a need for them in rural areas. What Malaysia needs right now to achieve the status of a fully developed nation is to have more specialists.<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/75080/5b5acf9ee9e01.jpg" alt="DR SNG Kim Hock" />&nbsp;2) IT professionals<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/75080/5b5acf9f05ff2.jpg" alt="IT Professionals" />Image via PinterestAs the world is moving towards the digital age, more and more companies are shifting or emphasising on their online business. Those who previously only own a website, now have social media sites and are trying to actively engage online users. Because of this, the industry is in need of social media experts, software developers, information security specialists and cyber security experts. Copywriting, awareness campaigns, advertising and engagement are some of the most sought-after skills in commercial companies, whether it is in the online shopping, publishing or e-commerce industry.<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/75080/5b5acf9f1be18.jpg" alt="Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan" />&nbsp;3) Engineers<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/75080/5b5acf9f2c660.jpg" alt="Engineers" />Image via PinterestMost people have misconceptions about what engineers do. Some think engineers do not make much money as compared to other professions while some think they would rather not risk the danger or get their hands dirty so some may shy away from it. But in fact, they earn the same amount as their counterparts and work in comfortable environments. It could be due to their humble personality that makes the job seem less prestigious. The next three years will see an increase in job openings for computer, mathematics and engineering-related fields.<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/75080/5b5acf9f3d387.jpg" alt="Tan Yean Chin" />&nbsp;4) Teachers<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/75080/5b5acf9f4e6e2.jpg" alt="Teachers" />Image via Deccan ChronicleDid you know that being a primary or secondary school teacher is so affordable that it is almost free? Yet, we still lack educators. To be honest, no amount of teachers in our country will ever be enough because the most effective method of education is through one-to-one learning, providing personal interaction with students. So if you are looking for a sure-fire way to land a job, study to be a teacher and you will not regret it.<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/75080/5b5acf9f6d526.jpg" alt="Harry Tan" /><h3><a href="https://afterschool.my/find-course/10-courses-that-guarantee-good-jobs-in-5-years">10 Courses That Guarantee Good Jobs in 5 Years</a></h3>5) Spa Therapists<img class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/75080/5b5acf9f8bfc5.gif" alt="Spa Therapists" />Image via giphyFancy getting a five-figure income? Then study to be a spa therapist. What&rsquo;s that I hear you say? &nbsp;A spa therapist can never get that much? Well, it happened for a 25-year old Indonesian who got RM 10,000 a month working here. Not many people would have guessed that the spa industry is booming in Malaysia. Why? Maybe because more and more people are getting stiff necks or they just want to de-stress from the hustle and bustle of life. Unfortunately, foreigners are taking advantage of these jobs as they do not mind long working hours and hard work. Malaysians should seize this opportunity as there are still 3,000 available spa therapy positions locally.<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/75080/5b5acf9f9b99e.jpg" alt="DR Baskaran Kosthi" />&nbsp;6) Accountants<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/75080/5b5acf9faa1a6.jpg" alt="Accountants" />Image via Don&rsquo;t Mess With TaxesDespite many people studying accounting, there still isn&rsquo;t enough accountants. With a population of almost 32 million people, there are only 35,000 qualified accountants. Malaysia is currently competing with countries like Singapore, Australia and Britain to secure these talents as they are the most popular destinations for students to study and work given the variety of choices they offer.<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/75080/5b5acf9fb9dfb.jpg" alt="Dr Nurmazilah Mahzan" />&nbsp;7) Architects<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/75080/5b5acf9fc9830.jpg" alt="Architects" />Image via Mirage Studio 7Our government is building more and more new infrastructure such as high-rise buildings, luxury homes, townships and public transportation like the latest MRT. Pretty cool huh? But who plans these things? Who measures the intricate diameter of every corner? Why, architects of course. We are currently still short of 7,500 architects and this demand will start to increase by 2020.<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/75080/5b5acf9fd7330.jpg" alt="Ezumi Harzani Ismail" />The Pharmaceutical and Public Transport sectors also made it to the list. Okay, you are probably thinking we have already included all the possible careers so does that mean every job is in demand? Not really. Although there are still lots of jobs out there for lawyers but the profession has been removed from the list of COL so it is no longer &lsquo;critically needed&rsquo;. The same applies for commercial drivers and dentists.<img class="fr-fic fr-dii" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/75080/5b5acf9fe4695.gif" alt="hire me" />Image via giphyWelp, that&rsquo;s it, folks. Now you know which course or job to take so you can increase your marketability or possibly even demand a higher salary.Related articles:&nbsp;<a href="https://afterschool.my/find-course/most-popular-courses-searched-by-students-in-2021?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">Most Popular Courses Searched by Students in 2021</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/careers-advice/10-reasons-why-you-should-study-accounting?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">10 Reasons Why You Should Study Accounting</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/jobs-you-can-pursue-after-completing-a-pharmacy-course-in-malaysia?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">Jobs You Can Pursue after Completing a Pharmacy Course in Malaysia</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/top-5-highest-paying-jobs-for-arts-and-social-studies-degree?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">Top 5 Highest Paying Jobs for Arts and Social Studies Degree</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/most-employable-degree-in-business-studies?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">Most Employable Degree in Business Studies</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/find-course/highest-paying-engineering-jobs-in-malaysia?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">Highest Paying Engineering Jobs in Malaysia</a>To find out more about scholarships and courses, click <a href="https://afterschool.my/scholarship?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> and <a href="https://afterschool.my/course?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.Afterschool.my is Malaysia&rsquo;s no 1 higher education website that provides helpful information on courses, institutions and scholarships for students transitioning from secondary school to university level.

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Best and Worst Careers in Malaysia 2021

While internships are abundant, landing one is another story. How can students with no prior working experience can successfully get hired as an intern? Today we share with you 3 effective, golden tips!<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77439/1632378510Infographic_3 Tips to Land That College Internship .png" />&nbsp;<h4>Start early for highly competitive college internships</h4>This is given. If your goal is to intern with huge and established companies &ndash; e.g., Petronas, Gamuda, and Telekom&ndash; you need to prepare beforehand. Do extensive research on when their internship intake is open, your responsibilities as an intern with them, and their qualifications.Internships with big companies are extremely competitive because of the exposure they can provide for wide-eyed candidates. If you really want to land that internship, we advise you to prepare well and prepare hard. Start by gaining any relevant experience prior to beginning your internship &ndash; maybe join some clubs and associations to sharpen your people and leadership skills or write that article you really want to publish.Once applications are open, you can then submit your application with a thorough and impressive CV, and for interviews, practice what you need to share and how to present yourself confidently to the company.Remember, no one wants to hire an unprepared candidate.<h4>&nbsp;</h4><h4>Then talk to university peers</h4>You&rsquo;d be surprise how you easy you can land an internship by reaching out to your university peers.If you have a few senior friends, get their advice on where they got their internships and how they did it. This way, you can discover which websites you should check and which websites you shouldn&rsquo;t. You can also learn from your peers on what to expect from the internship itself. Does an internship with this specific company will actually help you develop your career in that field or are the tasks completely out of your job scope?Your seniors can even help drop a good word on your behalf to the company or submit your applications directly to HR for your sake. Connections like this can help you land that internship much faster and more effectively than just simply browsing online and hoping for the best.So go ahead! Scroll through your contact list and get talking!<iframe class="giphy-embed" src="https://giphy.com/embed/VMmRM3EjhjBII" width="270" height="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe><a href="https://giphy.com/gifs/VMmRM3EjhjBII">via GIPHY</a><h4>&nbsp;</h4><h4>And keep your CV relevant&nbsp;</h4><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77439/1515413977photo-1602407294553-6ac9170b3ed0.jpg" />The most foolproof tip to get any internship (or a job!) is to make sure your CV is exactly what the company seeks. Instead of copy pasting the many resume templates online, it&rsquo;s better if you customized your CV to carter to what the position is looking for.For example, if you&rsquo;re planning to intern under HR, list down all the relevant skills and experiences to showcase that you&rsquo;re the perfect fit for the role. Have your organized events for your faculty before? Are you personable, able to deal with a variety of people comfortably and pleasantly? Do you have experience with strong customer service skills?This goes to any internship role. Keep it straightforward and detailed, but do not stretch the truth if you don&rsquo;t have the necessary skills or experience. In such situations where your practical job experience or participation in field-related clubs or organizations is lacking, you can also emphasize your other marketable skills, such as your writing ability.Skills such as writing are popular in every single industry so if you have the time, try to improve on your writing skills to impress recruiters. Other skills to sharpen are multilingualism and negotiation. You can check our full <a href="https://afterschool.my/careers-advice/6-skills-every-employer-wants">list of practical skills that every employers want</a> for extra reference. Here's also <a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/14-tips-to-write-resume-or-curriculum-vitae?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">14 tips to create a good CV</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you currently looking for an internship? Check out our other articles below.<a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/join-drb-hicom-s-management-trainee-programme-dmtp-today?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join DRB-HICOM's Management Trainee Programme (DMTP) Today</a>Become a Prot&eacute;g&eacute; Trainee with Telekom Malaysia (TM)Get Started on Your Career with Gamuda&rsquo;s Internship Programme<a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/list-of-companies-that-offer-high-allowances-for-interns?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">List of Companies That Offer High Allowances for Interns</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/list-of-top-companies-offering-internship-programmes-and-job-opportunities?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">List of Top Companies Offering Internship Programmes and Job Opportunities</a>&nbsp;You can also look for the perfect internship with Hungry Intern. Hungry Intern is a great internship website if you are looking to apply for an internship or traineeship programme! You can create your own profile and apply for an internship position and employers can contact you via Hungry Intern.

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3 Tips to Land That College Internship

The well-known company that is Telekom Malaysia have opened their internship &nbsp;programme to the public in an effort to raise the training and quality fresh graduates these days seemingly lack, covering numerous fields.&nbsp;<hr /><h3>1. Minimum Requirements to Apply for the TM Internship Program</h3><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/postimages/1fc3e07bebcf1d2680f8c58d91f763b96971c891.jpg" /><ul><li>Malaysian citizen&nbsp;</li><li>Minimum CGPA of 2.7 (msot recent semester)</li><li>Training is on a full-tiem basis.&nbsp;</li><li>Maximum duration of this programme will be 6 months</li><li>Monthly allowance; Diploma students: RM300, Degree students: RM500.&nbsp;</li><li>Internship is only for Diploma and Degree students.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<hr /><h3>2. Courses Required to Apply for the TM Internship Program</h3><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/postimages/7e3ed8fe77b2c0f566224e0290f77df0be656c17.jpg" />EngineeringElectrical &amp; ElectronicTelecommunication&nbsp;Software EngineeringManagement/Marketing&nbsp;AccountingFinance, Administrative, Human Resource,&nbsp;Mass Communication,&nbsp;Marketing,&nbsp;Business,&nbsp;Sports &amp; Marketing,&nbsp;Event Management.&nbsp;IT &amp; MultimediaCreative Multimedia&nbsp;Information SystemSoftware EngineeringData CommunicationComputer Science<hr /><h3>3. How to Apply for the TM Internship Program</h3><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/postimages/56338cde0b31c2be7c47b235c50fa8d0e67afa9e.jpg" /><ul><li>Application must reach TM at least two (2) months prior to programme commencement with he attached documents as below:&nbsp;<ul><li>Curriculum Vitae (CV)</li><li>Copy of latest results (CGPA)</li><li>Industrial University Letter&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>If you do not receive a response form TM within one (!) month, then you are asked yo consider your application unsuccessful.&nbsp;</li><li>Acceptance or turnign down of an offer must be done within ten (10) working days.&nbsp;</li><li>Only onlien applications will be considered</li><li>Once the internship offer is accepted, any changes regarding the programme duration will not be entertained.&nbsp;</li></ul><hr />Click here to apply now<a href="https://afterschool.my/career-builder/use-this-online-resume-tool-to-create-the-resume-of-your-dreams?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here&nbsp;</a>to view how to create and curate the perfect CV.&nbsp;

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Part of the Malaysian government&rsquo;s plan to improve higher education is to offer more distance learning programmes, improve options for continuous learning, allow more students to take on part-time studies at the undergraduate level. If you think you missed the boat and could never get an education from a public university, here is the opportunity that you have been waiting for. Working adults and professionals who seek to further their education, get back to their degree studies, study another degree, or get a professional certification in a particular subject or area, the following is a selection of public universities that could suit your needs:<h4>1.&nbsp;<a href="http://upmet.upm.edu.my/" target="_blank">University Putra Malaysia (UPM)</a></h4><img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/63615/59d76b5a0c667." name="Picture 1" class="fr-fic fr-dii" align="bottom" height="310" width="674" border="0" alt="University Putra Malaysia (UPM)"><blockquote>In its earlier years, UPM started off as University Pertanian Malaysia as it started off specialising in the agricultural sector</blockquote>The university offers distance and part time programmes in diploma, bachelor and master&rsquo;s level through UPM Holdings Sdn Bhd. Courses are limited to the following:<ul><li>Diploma Youth in Development Work</li><li>Bachelor Science (Human Resource Development)</li><li>Bachelor Science (Human Development)</li><li>Bachelor Communications</li><li>Bachelor Arts (English)</li><li>Bachelor Education (Teaching English as a Second Language)</li><li>Bachelor Arts (Malay Language and Linguistics)</li><li>Bachelor Agricultural Sciences</li><li>Master of Human Resource Development</li><li>Master of Education (Educational Administration)</li><li>Master of English</li><li>Master of Education (Teaching English as a First Language)</li><li>Master of Corporate Communications</li></ul><h4>2.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.usm.my/index.php/en/portals/prospective-student/distance-education" target="_blank">University Sains Malaysia (USM)</a></h4><img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/63615/59d76b5a1e76c." name="Picture 2" class="fr-fic fr-dii" align="bottom" height="400" width="600" border="0" alt="University Sains Malaysia (USM)"><blockquote>USM has two campuses in Penang whereby the main campus is located in Penang Island while the other campus which focuses on engineering is located at Nibong Tebal</blockquote>The Distance Learning Programme (RPJJ), initiated by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in 1971, is the premier distance learning programme offered in Malaysia. The courses offered under this programme are equivalent to those pursued by full-time students in the campus/university. The teaching materials consist of printed materials, tape recordings and a variety of other media paraphernalia.Only the following courses are available:<ul><li>Bachelor of Science (Honours)</li><li>Bachelor of Arts (Honours)</li></ul><h3>3. <a href="http://umcced.edu.my/index.php/" target="_blank">University of Malaya (UM) &ndash; UMCCed</a></h3><img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/63615/59d76b5a534cd.png" alt="University of Malaya (UM) – UMCCed" class="fr-fic fr-dii" height="400" width="600">The university&rsquo;s Centre of Continuous Education offers diploma programmes, executive diploma programmes, professional certification and training programmes, short courses, and language proficiency programmes.Courses offered are:<ul><li>Executive Diploma in Management (Administration and Operations)</li><li>Executive Diploma in Management (Human Resource)</li><li>Executive Diploma in Management (Business)</li><li>Executive Diploma in Early Childhood Education</li><li>Executive Diploma in Counselling</li><li>Executive Diploma in Accounting Administration</li><li>Executive Diploma in Information Technology</li></ul>Additionally, there are 12 certified programmes and professional certificate, 13 training programmes and short courses, and 6 courses in hospitality and management.All diploma courses have been fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).<h4>4.&nbsp;<a href="https://www4.utmspace.edu.my/" target="_blank">University Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) &ndash; UTM SPACE</a></h4><img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/63615/59d76b5a69adf." name="Picture 4" class="fr-fic fr-dii" align="bottom" height="400" width="600" border="0" alt="University Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) – UTM SPACE"><blockquote>UTM is known for being the oldest engineering and technological public university in Malaysia</blockquote>Due to an overwhelming demand for part-time educational programmes among workers in both private and public sectors, UTMSPACE took the initiative of offering mainstream academic programmes on a part-time basis starting from the academic year 1995/96. Currently, the Part-Time Academic Programmes offer the courses at Diploma and Undergraduate level, in line with the courses offered by the various Faculties in UTM. For customers&rsquo; convenience, the classes are conducted at 17 learning centres all over the country.UTMSPACE Professional Programmes offer various soft skills and technical skills short courses.<ul><li><a href="https://utmspace.edu.my/Pages/PPSM/Download-PPSM/Fess_and_Charges(Dip).pdf" target="_blank">List of diploma programmes under UTMSPACE.</a></li><li><a href="https://utmspace.edu.my/Pages/PPSM/Download-PPSM/Financial(Deg).pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">List of degree programmes under UTMSPACE.</a></li></ul><h4>5.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ump-ae.com.my/index.php/" target="_blank">Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) &ndash; Advance Education</a></h4><img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/63615/59d76b5a94b3a." name="Picture 5" class="fr-fic fr-dii" align="bottom" height="300" width="620" border="0" alt="Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) – Advance Education"><blockquote>UMP academic programmesspecialise in engineering, technology and industrial sciences and has 17 departments ad 7 faculties</blockquote>Formerly known as Centre for Continuing Education &amp; Professional Development (CENFED). Its initial function was to coordinate the improvement of the skills development system for UMP students. However, UMP Advanced Education has expanded beyond just professional development and short courses and introduced part-time programmes.The programmes are:<ul><li>Diploma in Mechanical Engineering</li><li>Diploma in Chemical Engineering (Process Plant)</li><li>Eng (Hons.) Electrical Engineering (Electronics)</li><li>Bachelor of Occupational Safety &amp; Health With Honours</li><li>Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Systems &amp; Network) with Hons</li><li>Master of Business Administration(MBA)</li></ul><h4>6.&nbsp;<a href="http://plums.ums.edu.my/" target="_blank">Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) &ndash; Centre for External Education</a></h4><img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/63615/59d76b5aa6659." name="Picture 6" class="fr-fic fr-dii" align="bottom" height="400" width="600" border="0" alt="Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) – Centre for External Education"><blockquote>Being equipped with world-class facilities, UMS has its own Museums that feature exhibitions and impressive sports complex</blockquote>UMS Centre for External Education (UCEE) offers Lifelong Learning Program which Degree (Coursework and Mixed Mode) and a Bachelor with Honours to candidates who qualified for take admission September each year.<h3>7. <a href="http://cec.uthm.edu.my/v3/index.php" target="_blank">Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) &ndash; Continuing Education Centre</a></h3><a href="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/63615/59d76b5abeb31.png"><img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/63615/59d76b5abeb31.png" alt="Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) – Continuing Education Centre" class="fr-fic fr-dii" height="300" width="620"></a>The centre offers various opportunities and series of learning and professional development programmes. &nbsp;All programmes are offered on education and trainings with the enhancement on technical and engineering areas.

If you think you missed the boat and could never get an education from a public university, here is the opportunity that you have been waiting for.

7 public universities that offer courses for working adults

7 Public Universities that offer Courses for Working Adults

CVs can be an extremely touchy subject. There are so many websites that instruct you on how to improve your CV. Some tell you to add this, others tell you to remove that. Sometimes, you just don&rsquo;t know which to listen to. On top of that, studies show that employers spend an average of only SIX seconds viewing a single CV, which means you need to capture their attention, and fast (Writing &lsquo;HIRE ME PLEASE&rsquo; is not recommended!). Well, Harvard student, Jessica Pointing has landed internship offers from some of the biggest companies in the world, including Facebook, Google and Apple, and she&rsquo;s graciously shared her CV with&nbsp;businessinsider.com, and a couple of tips to top it off.&nbsp;We thought we&rsquo;d show you her CV first, so test your keen eye for detail and check if you can spot why her CV is so appealing to companies.&nbsp;<h4>Jessica Pointing&rsquo;s CV</h4><img class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/68863/5b9b0a50039f7." width="565" height="732" name="Picture 3" align="bottom" border="0" />&nbsp;- Image via businessinsider.com<blockquote>Don&rsquo;t you think that she&rsquo;s gone very far and achieved a lot of things? No wonder the top companies want to hire her!&nbsp;</blockquote>These are her top 3&nbsp;tips on how to write a successful&nbsp;CV<h4>Be specific&nbsp;</h4><img class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/68863/5b9b0a50270ae." width="602" height="401" name="Picture 4" align="bottom" border="0" />&ndash; Image via Pixabay<blockquote>When describing about your past jobs, it should be related with each other&nbsp;</blockquote>Focus on demonstrating&nbsp;how&nbsp;you contributed to your past job, instead of just describing it. Make sure you point out how you impacted the company.<h4>Quantify&nbsp;</h4>It&rsquo;s easier for your employer to understand what you have contributed using facts and figures and also it&rsquo;s more accurate that way - Image via PixabayInstead of using fancy, big words, try translating your contribution to your company into numbers. Use numbers, concrete facts to emphasize your work, such as percentages increased or how much money you saved the company.<h4>Word-Play</h4><img class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/68863/5b9b0a5038ec7." width="573" height="382" name="Picture 6" align="bottom" border="0" />&ndash; Image via Pixabay<blockquote>Expand your vocabulary knowledge by reading anything whether its encyclopaedias or short stories&nbsp;</blockquote>Try using action verbs such as &lsquo;initiated a new programme&rsquo; instead of just saying &lsquo;made a new programme&rsquo;.&nbsp;If you feel inspired and want to follow Jessica Pointing, she posts career advice on her website, the Optimize Guide, and has her own website which you can <a href="http://afterschool.my/news/use-this-online-resume-tool-to-create-the-resume-of-your-dreams/?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">view here</a>.Click here for one of the <a href="https://afterschool.my/career-builder/this-woman-got-a-job-with-a-resume-that-will-blow-your-mind/?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">most creative CVs ever made</a>, that helped a woman secure an interview with Airbnb.

Learn top internship tips from the girl who received offers from Google, Facebook, and Apple—straight from her experience.

Tips From the Girl Who Obtained Internship Offers from Google, Facebook & Apple

Tips from the Girl Who Obtained Internship Offers from Google, Facebook & Apple

Perhaps you applied to Universiti Teknologi Petronas and may have to pass an interview, which won&rsquo;t be too far away. Maybe there&rsquo;s a scholarship that you&rsquo;re in the running for, and have great grades, even better co-curriculum participatory marks, but even the mention of the word &#39;interview&#39; send you cowering under a table for cover out of fear. If any of the above even vaguely describes you or a friend you know, then please continue reading as we divulge secrets that everyone should know about nailing every single interview you go for, passed down from the ancestors of Afterschool!<h2>Be Yourself</h2>During the interview, you may have high expectations and uncertainty. It&rsquo;s better to be yourself than pretending to be somebody you&rsquo;re not.<img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/73932/5a7a751f0605c." name="Picture 1" class="fr-fic fr-dii" align="bottom" height="400" width="800" border="0" style="width: 100%;" alt="be yourself">Image via cjwebx.comYou&rsquo;re there early, all dressed up for your interview (which usually happens), and then someone sitting next to you tells you that if you fail at the interview stage, your application will be rejected (which is true). Then your palms become sweaty, knees become weak, arms become heavy. The only thing bigger than your growing fear is the sweat stain underneath your armpit.Relax, take deep breaths, and just be yourself. Be confident and just show the interviewers the real you. We aren&rsquo;t saying don&rsquo;t prepare, but it helps to be the best you can be, instead of trying to be someone you&rsquo;re not. You&rsquo;ll tend to relax a little more if you aren&rsquo;t pretending and your attention is fully focused on the room and on the people in it, instead of drifting off somewhere else, trying to recall a line you memorised to impress the interviewers. Prepare, but remember to be yourself.<hr><h2>Be Up-To-Date</h2>You can keep in touch with current affairs by reading newspapers or even reading newsmagazines like TIME.<img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/73932/5a7a751f1a848." name="Picture 2" class="fr-fic fr-dii" align="bottom" height="400" width="800" border="0" style="width: 100%;" alt="human brain">Image via&nbsp;<a href="https://knowyourmeme.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">knowyourmeme.com</a>No, you don&rsquo;t have to order an encyclopedia online just prior to the interview to be up-to-date. What you can do instead is read magazines such as TIME and Forbes as well as the newspaper (from the front page of course, not the back). Keep abreast with all the latest developments and know how in the fields of technology, education, and other topics are closely related to the course you intend to pursue. The topics we are referring to are those that are relevant of course. Odds are, the interviewers won&rsquo;t want to know about Paul Pogba&rsquo;s new haircut.<hr><h2>Think of Some Obvious Questions</h2>When searching for the questions, don&rsquo;t over-prepare and let it come to you naturally. Just be insightful when answering them.<img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/73932/5a7a751f27c5e." name="Picture 3" class="fr-fic fr-dii" align="bottom" height="400" width="800" border="0" style="width: 100%;" alt="questions">&nbsp;Image via&nbsp;<a href="https://outofthesandbox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">outofthesandbox.com</a>We know we said to be yourself in point one but this does not mean you shouldn&rsquo;t prepare at all. There are some obvious questions in many interviews that are common, which you could ponder. Again, when thinking of answers to these questions, do not pretend to make up answers and be someone else. Do not over-prepare and Google more questions and instantly answer every interviewer, sometimes even before they can finish their questions. They will see both of the above as fake, and it may deprive you of a scholarship. This is just to help you prepare real life examples that you may otherwise have not thought of. Here are some common questions:What is your biggest strength?This may seem simple enough. Sure you have many strengths, so many in fact that you would list them all down to the interviewers and confidently wait for their follow-up questions, which will probably be, &lsquo;Can you tell us an example of when you displayed these strengths?&rsquo;, which will reduce you to a blabbering, sweaty mess once again. Remember, when you do tell them what your biggest strength is, always give an example in which you displayed this trait convincingly.What is your biggest weakness?Pro tip: The answer to this question is NEVER &lsquo;I work too hard&rsquo;. While it may seem funny, some students actually say this and follow it up with examples of how they actually do work too hard. However, this is neither the answer nor the example they will be looking for. This isn&rsquo;t a trick question. Everyone has weaknesses, you, dear reader, myself, and even Bill Gates. What the interviewers will look for, is someone who is sharp enough to identify his/her weakness, honest enough to admit it to someone else, and willing to improve on it.Why are you interested in this course and why?&nbsp;Stating that you are interested in the course because your parents told you to apply for it will not take you anywhere. Interviewers will look for interviewees who are passionate in the field they applied for, who has the drive to break through barriers in the course they want to pursue, enough to overcome obstacles along the way. Read on your course, the specific university you want to do it at, and why.Who is your hero/role model?Answering &#39;Cristiano Ronaldo&#39;, because his hair looks/looked cool, is not cool. Remember that when they ask you questions like this, whoever you choose and the reason behind it is a reflection of yourself and who you aspire to be. Be insightful when answering. Even stating someone like Mark Zuckerberg, creator and co-founder of Facebook, would be a bad answer if you don&rsquo;t have a good reason other than&nbsp;&lsquo;He&rsquo;s rich&rsquo;. If you were to still answer Cristiano Ronaldo, but then went on to highlight his determination and discipline in striving for success even when he was living in extremely poor conditions, never stopping until he reached the top, and even then, maintained the same, if not higher level of determination and discipline every single day, then you would have a good answer. However, it always helps to use someone who is related to the field you intend to choose/have chosen. If cool hair is the only thing you aspire to possess, then odds are, while you may eventually have it, the scholarship may just slip through your fingers (too much shampoo on your hands after all).Why should you get the scholarship? / Why do you stand out?Remember: You are in the midst of those who were narrowed down. All these students probably have equally good, if not better examination results than you. You need to think about why you stand out, what makes you special and why they should give you the scholarship. Don&rsquo;t lie or exaggerate anything, but think about what really puts you in a different league. Whatever your answer may be, make sure to back it up with examples.<hr><h2>Be Tidy &amp; Neat, Dress for Success</h2>Make sure you dress neatly in business attire to ensure the interviewer(s) know that you are serious about getting this job.<img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/73932/5a7a751f34f88." name="Picture 4" class="fr-fic fr-dii" align="bottom" height="400" width="800" border="0" style="width: 100%;" alt="Dress for successs">Image via&nbsp;<a href="https://www.slideshare.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">slideshare.net</a>&nbsp;by Margaret LakraNo, you don&rsquo;t have to rent an Armani tuxedo for the interview. But what you do have to be is neat and tidy. Make sure you wear clean clothes that are presentable (no jeans or New Balance sneakers please, not until you&rsquo;ve become as rich as Steve Jobs). You need to demonstrate to the scholarship committee that you are a serious student and that you are honoured to be in the running. Be sure to dress to impress, which means business attire, such as slacks and a buttoned-down collared shirt, or a knee-length skirt or dress. Hair should be neat and out of your face. Make sure all your clothes are ironed, your nails cut, your hair tidy, your shoes shiny, at least two days before the interview. Why two days? Well, this is to prevent you from running around your house screaming and asking your mum where the nail clipper/shoe polish is, or driving around looking for a barber open after 11.00pm (hint: there probably isn&rsquo;t). All this brings us to our next point, which is&hellip;<hr><h2>Be Early</h2>Prepare everything the night before and don&rsquo;t burn the midnight oil.<img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/73932/5a7a751f4abd7." name="Picture 5" class="fr-fic fr-dii" align="bottom" height="400" width="800" border="0" style="width: 100%;" alt="time">Image via&nbsp;<a href="http://kiwireport.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kiwireport.com</a>As mentioned above, prepare everything, yourself included, earlier. Do not leave anything till the last minute. Sleep early and wake up early. Leave extra early on the day as well, so that if there is a traffic jam or congestion of any kind, your time allowance can afford it. It is better to be there one hour early than even a minute late. If you didn&rsquo;t get the theme of this point, it is: early, early, early and early!<hr><h2>Be Confident</h2>If you are naturally shy and quiet then you need to train yourself by having a mock interview with your family members or even your friends.<img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/73932/5a7a751f58347." name="Picture 6" class="fr-fic fr-dii" align="bottom" height="532" width="800" border="0" style="width: 100%;" alt="confident">Image via&nbsp;<a href="https://possibilitychange.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thechangeblog.com</a>This may be particularly difficult for many of you who are silent and quiet. You&rsquo;re nervous, so naturally, you will be quiet and appear rather scared or dull to the interviewers. If this is you, then train by talking to someone. Perhaps parents, teachers, friends, whoever it is. Some may laugh at you, but the training is essential. Body language is one of the pillars that make a good interview. Maintaining eye contact, firm handshakes, keeping your shoulders from slumping and ensuring your back is erect are all facets of good body language, something you must master to nail a proper interview.<hr><h2>Be Yourself</h2>Honesty is the best policy when answering interview questions. It would help a lot if you could just be yourself.<img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/73932/5a7a751f680e3." name="Picture 7" class="fr-fic fr-dii" align="bottom" height="400" width="800" border="0" style="width: 100%;" alt="be yourself">Image via cjwebx.comNow, before you run off screaming, &lsquo;Don&rsquo;t you proof-read your articles, Afterschool? You already mentioned this as point number one!&rsquo; We know. This was intentional, done to highlight just how important it really is. The interviewers have probably interviewed hundreds, if not thousands of candidates in the years prior. Trust us when we tell you that they can smell someone pretending and lying a mile off, no matter how much cologne you spray. As we said, be honest. We would advise you, in thinking of answers to common questions, to not fully construct and then memorise answers beforehand, but rather just think of the answer and an example, nothing more. Let the connecting words flow out naturally on the day, and if you answered honestly, it will. In short, appear smart and sharp, and don&rsquo;t be a slacker. Above all, just be yourself (unless you&rsquo;re a slacker). Oh, and if you don&rsquo;t believe us, then maybe Will Smith&#39;s gif might convince you.<img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/73932/5a7a751f89bc5.gif" style="width: 664px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="tell the truth">

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For those who have obtained their pilot's license and is currently looking for a job, Layang Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd, an established Aviation company based in Miri, is seeking recruitment for:<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76906/5a824562945ee.png" />Co-Pilots on Fixed Wing FleetRequirement:1) Holding a current Malaysian CPL / IR (A) or ATPL / IR (A)2) Preferably Sarawakian&nbsp;3) Minimum 200 Hrs TotalInterested applicants should apply by posting or emailing their resume / CV complete with copies of Current License, certificates. I.C. and all relevant documents to:Address:Layang Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd (243883-V)Layang Layang Hangar, Terminal 2, Miri Airport,P.O Box 88 Morsjaya, 98000 Miri, Sarawak.Tel: 085-435668Fax: 085-426596Attn: CAPT IRWIN M. MENEZES&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Operations ManagerEmail to: irwin.menezes@gmail.comCheck out <a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/singapore-airlines-cadet-pilot-programme?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">Singapore Airlines' Cadet Pilot Programme</a> here<a href="https://afterschool.my/scholarships-loan-in-malaysia/scholarships-for-malaysians-february-2018?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">All the scholarships open in February</a>

For those who have obtained their pilot's license and is currently looking for a job, Layang Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd, an established Aviation company based in Miri, is seeking recruitment for:

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DHL Global Forwarding Sdn. Bhd. is offering internship placements to students in the Logistics, Transportation, Operations and Business field.&nbsp;<img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76888/5a659da65104c.png" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Skills and Requirements:<ul><li>Candidates must possess or currently pursuing a Bachelor&#39;s Degree in Business Studies/Administration.Management, Logistics/Transportation or equivalent.</li><li>Required skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Word</li><li>Good communication and interpersonal skills, endless drive and energy to learn with the ability to adapt to new environment, take initiative and have leadership capabilities</li><li>Demonstrate positive mindset and attitude</li><li>Highly motivated, team-oriented and able to work independently</li><li>Possess initiative and good analytics ability</li><li>Required language(s): BM and English</li><li>Applicants must be willing to work in Bayan Lepas Industrial Estate</li><li>Internship position for duration of 6 months</li><li>No work experience required</li><li>Preferably specialised in Logistics/Supply Chain, Business Performance Management, Business Marketing or equivalent.</li></ul>Candidates will be based DHL Global Forwarding Penang branch - Plot 66Only shortlisted candidates will be notifiedDeadline: February 21, 2018Click here to apply now for <a href="https://www.jobstreet.com.my/en/job/for-logistic-students-internship-3516265?fr=23&src=12">logistics students internship</a> !

DHL Global Forwarding Sdn. Bhd. is offering internship placements to students in the Logistics, Transportation, Operations and Business field. 

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If you&#39;re in the IT field and are looking for an internship at an established organisation, look no further, because Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd. is offering internship placements for students specialising in computer software development.&nbsp;<img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76887/5a65985b22a76.png" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Position:Employee TAC Support SpecialistCriteria:<ul><li>Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor&#39;s Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Computer Science/Information Technology, Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication) or equivalent.&nbsp;</li><li>At least 1 year work experience in the related field (but even if you don&#39;t, you can just try to apply)</li><li>Full-time position(s) available</li><li>Background in IT, Data Analysis and Business Intelligence</li><li>Experience in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, Basic Networking and understanding of ITIL is an advantage but not a must</li><li>Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, influence, leadership and communication skills</li><li>Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a short time period while working in a dynamic, cross functional, team oriented environment</li></ul>Benefits:&nbsp;<ul><li>Medical</li><li>Miscellaneous allowance</li><li>Sports</li><li>Parking</li></ul>Dress Code:CasualWork Location:Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, PenangDeadline:February 21, 2018How to Apply:Click here to <a href="https://www.jobstreet.com.my/en/job/employee-tac-support-specialist-jr0028375-3517266?fr=23&src=12">apply now for internship</a>

If you're in the IT field and are looking for an internship at an established organisation, look no further, because Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd. is offering internship placements for students specialising in computer software development. 

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&nbsp;The name Elon Musk has become synonymous with otherworldly excellence, a man with seemingly limitless brilliance, who we are all blessed to be able to witness change the world. One would imagine that his CV/resume then, would encompass tens of pages, perhaps even requiring a publisher, with his current and previous affiliations extensive. However, the folks over at Novor&eacute;sum&eacute; have created one just for Mr. Elon Musk that proves that you never need more than one page.<img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76789/59def5a986646.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Numerous tips and tricks can be picked up from this prime example of what a CV/resume should look like. Skills &amp; Competencies, usually a grey area where fresh graduate usually rack their brains thinking of what to put down, is easily navigated by concisely listing them down, and even giving them a rating to boot. Honesty is key here, and Elon Musk, a known micromanager, lists that down, along with a dozen or so other skills that you wouldn&rsquo;t find anywhere else. A unique skillset that sets him apart, which goes to show you that more thought should be put into this particular section of your personal CV.His work experience is also micromanaged well, with the giant companies he&rsquo;s managed in the past all mentioned, as well as his contribution in each, without dragging it on for too long. A distinct lack of too many colours, pictures and the like give room for the employer to gauge just what someone has accomplished so far, and what they could bring to the table. Employers will thank you!To create a CV just like Elon Musk, you can head over to&nbsp;<a href="https://novoresume.com/editor">Novoresume.com</a>. Their basic package is totally free, meaning you too can create the CV of your dreams!

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