8 Tips to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market

Soft Skills in High Demand

Employers have always looked for soft skills when searching for new talent. In fact, they’re often a key differentiator when candidates have similar education or experience levels. When someone appears to be a great team player or a skillful communicator, employers know that candidate has additional assets to bring to the role that will help […]
Top 5 Most Popular Industries

Malaysia has come a long way from its humble agricultural roots, emerging as one of Asia’s dynamic economies. With Malaysia’s industrial transformation over the past three decades, sectors and job roles are set to evolve once more as Malaysia paves the way for the digital-first Industry 4.0 era. As a recruitment expert and Malaysia’s top […]
Eight Trends Impacting Hiring in Malaysia

The COVID-19 crisis has ushered in a new era in the world of work that is impacting both jobseekers and hiring organisations. Speaking on behalf of Hays consultants who are on the ground interacting with businesses and candidates every day, Tom Osborne, Managing Director of Hays in Malaysia shares 8 trends that are currently impacting recruitment in […]
A Third of Malaysian Employers Looking To Increase Headcount in 2021 — Michael Page Survey

About a third of Malaysian employers are looking to increase headcount in 2021 following the economic downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Michael Page’s Talent Trends 2021 report. The report by the job and recruitment agency released yesterday noted that while the pandemic and the resulting economic downturn have had a significant impact […]
Top Soft Skills for 2022 [for your resume]

Soft skills are core skills sought after in every profession. Whether you’re a server in a restaurant or a big-shot CEO, your soft skills will be as decisive for your success as your technical know-how. Motivation and time management, leadership, and open-mindedness – all of those are widely sought-after soft skills. And these are just […]