Out of the over 600 number, 470 are for those continuing studies locally, whereas the remaining are those hooked up with foreign institutions.

A portion of the students are currently studying in well known schools outside of the countries, especially in the United Kingdom, including Oxford University, Cambridge, London School of Economics and Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine.

PNB offers its coveted scholarship every year, and intends to continue awarding the scholarship for many years to go.

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Secara umumnya, agensi pekerjaan berfungsi untuk mencari calon calon pekerja yang berwibawa bagi pihak majikan yang menggunakan khidmat mereka. Menerusi agensi pekerjaan juga, majikan yang ingin mengisi jawatan kosong dalam organisasi mereka boleh menjimatkan masa serta tenaga bagi mencapai objektif bisnes.

Beberapa tip berurusan dengan agensi pekerjaan:

Tanya kawan

Bersembanglah dengan rakan rakan anda dan tanya mereka jika mereka pernah menggunakan agensi pekerjaan sebelum ini. Jika ya, dapatkan pandangan dan maklumbalas mengenai mutu perkhidmatan, kepantasan serta tahap profesionalisme yang diberikan oleh jururunding dari agensi yang berkenaan kepada calon pekerja. Jika maklumbalas yang diterima adalah positif, mulakan langkah anda dengan menghubungi mereka.

Buat sedikit kajian

Selain daripada mendapatkan pandangan dan maklumbalas daripada rakan rakan atau saudara mara, buat sedikit kajian atau research tentang agensi pekerjaan yang ingin anda dekati. Ini boleh dilakukan dengan melawat laman web syarikat tersebut, membuat carian di laman web pencari (seperti Google, Yahoo dsb) atau menghubungi sendiri agensi pekerjaan tersebut melalui telefon. Jika anda seorang eksekutif teknologi maklumat, adakah agensi tersebut menawarkan banyak peluang pekerjaan dalam bidang kepakaran anda?

Teliti proses dan prosedur

Juga, jangan lupa untuk meneliti proses dan prosedur sewaktu berurusan dengan mana mana agensi pekerjaan. Adakah sebarang pembayaran dikenakan? Jika ada, anda MESTI berhati hati dan jangan terlalu mudah untuk menyerahkan beberapa ratus ringgit kepada mereka kerana kebanyakan daripada agensi pekerjaan yang meminta wang selalunya akan hanya akhirnya memberi berita buruk kepada anda. Jika anda dipanggil untuk temuduga, buat janji temu pada waktu dan tarikh yang sesuai untuk anda.

Jangan bergantung 100%

Dalam berusaha mendapatkan kerja, jangan hanya mengharapkan usaha anda kepada agensi pekerjaan. Sebaliknya, anggap ini sekadar alternatif. Selain daripada agensi pekerjaan, banyak lagi medium lain yang boleh memberikan hasil yang berkesan. Antaranya adalah menghubungi sendiri syarikat yang anda minati dan bertanyakan proses jika anda mahu menghantar resume anda. Selain daripada itu, luangkan masa anda untuk memperbaiki resume anda dengan mendapatkan maklumbalas daripada jururunding kerjaya serta melihat contoh contoh resume yang baik untuk dijadikan panduan.

Jangan dekati agensi pekerjaan ‘scam’

Jangan sekali kali terpedaya dengan muslihat agensi pekerjaan tidak bertauliah yang kononnya menawarkan peluang kerjaya yang ‘mudah, cepat dan lumayan’. Banyak kes kes yang melibatkan rakyat Malaysia yang diperangkap da akhirnya terjebak dengan aktiviti aktiviti tidak sihat termasuklah jenayah penyeludupan dadah. Ingat, tidak ada apa di dunia ini yang boleh diperolehi dengan terlalu mudah tanpa usaha yang gigih dan bersungguh sungguh.

Klik di sini untuk membaca tentang 10 agensi pekerjaan popular di Malaysia.

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Hewitt is specialized in the fields of human resources management, talent acquisition, organizational development, investment and business process outsourcing (BPO).

In coming up with the list, a number of criteria has been taken account for such as employee engagement, organizational alignment and business sustainability.

The top ten winners:

1. The Ritz-Carlton (KL)

A chain of luxury hotel, Ritz-Carlton is headquartered in Maryland, United States, and altogether, owns more than 70 hotels across the world, including the one in Kuala Lumpur. The company, which has a long, successful operation spanning for more than a century, is backed by over 30,000 strong employees. The Ritz-Carlton KL offers more than 200 guestrooms and over 30 suites to their customers.

2. American Express

American Express, or also popularly known as Amex, was founded in the 19th century in New York. Its very first business involvement was in the express mail business before diversifications in the business structure almost completely changed the company. American Express today is best known for its range of financial services including credit card, charge card and traveler’s cheques.

3. Four Seasons Langkawi

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened its first hotel more than 50 years ago, and from thereon, more and more premises have been mushrooming throughout the world. Its Malaysia presence is represented by a beautifully designed hotel in Langkawi complete with 5-star guest rooms, suites, spa, dining and many more. While excellent customer service is one of their main star attractions, the company’s employees are not given any less attention, making it one of the best employers to work with.

4. Federal Express (FedEx)

Federal Express or FedEx built its name literally from hardship, trust and loyalty. During its formative years, the story of FedEx delivery boys traveling hundreds of miles and even facing life and deaths situations while on journey were not common. Today, the company prides itself as one of the best and most trusted international delivery services providers.

5. Agilent Technologies

This is not the first time Agilent has been named among the country’s best employers. In terms of physical and workforce size, Agilent Technologies, which is located in Bayan Lepas, has been shrinking. In terms of the employees’ own admiration, looks like it is still on the high side. The company specialized in the manufacturing of electronic components, serving various industries including telecommunication, information technology, medical, military and so on.

6. SP Setia Berhad

SP Setia was established in the 70s and has since grown by leaps and bounds to become what it is today. The hardworking people for the company have spearheaded key developments across many cities, and mainly in Klang Valley and Johor areas. SP Setia’s core businesses lie in property development, construction & infrastructure and manufacturing & investment. The Edge ranked the company as the no. 1 property developer for the year 2008.

7. Hilton Kuala Lumpur

The Hilton chain hotel was founded Conrad Hilton, the great grandfather of the famous model-cum-actress Paris Hilton, in 1919. It is also one of the very few major hotels in the world that operates under the franchise system. The state-of-the-art Hilton KL opened its door quite recently in 2004, offering more than 500 guestrooms, and was designed by multiple award winning designers.

8. Intel

As the world’s largest semiconductor chip maker, Intel is considered as one of the most popular companies for Malaysian not only in the manufacturing sector, but across many other industries. It is also known for its best in class training and development facilities, nurturing the best of engineers and technology workers. Intel has major presence in Penang, and has recently invested a significant amount of money to expand its operation in Kulim, the neigbouring state.

9. Golden Arches Restaurants

Remember Golden Arches, remember McDonald’s. Not everyone’s favorite place but that does not prevent the company from continuing nurturing its thousands of employees, majority made up of local folks. When the business tycoon Vincent Tan first brought the first McDonald’s franchise into the country, it takes many, many years before the business model was accepted by the citizens. Today, everything is history.

10. Telekom Malaysia (TM)

Perhaps a surprising entry, considering that the company is the only one from the telco industry which made it to the list, beating the likes of Maxis and DiGi. TM does not provide the best of products and services and arguably, many of TM customers don’t feel they are given the right treatment. However, the research apparently found out that it is still one of the preferred employers to work with in Malaysia.

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The aim is to create a level playing field to all candidates regardless of their races, and to increase competitiveness among the students. For long, scholarship awarding system has been touted to treat certain races differently.

If it does happen, Malaysians will see the implementation in place as early as in 6 months. As the number of maximum subjects for SPM is now limited to 10, the move will likely trigger an intense competition among the students aspiring to further their studies locally and abroad.

There is greater possibility that students’ involvement and achievements not related to their academic results will play the decisive factor in getting the scholarship.

According to the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, a study is now underway to assess and evaluate the distribution and allocation of scholarship which is under the purview of Public Service Department (PSD).

However, the specific details about the new scholarship award and the mechanism of work is yet to be released.

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Even though it was tough going at first, the Computer Science and Math graduate, eventually achieved success in his venture.

Poi had started working as a programmer in 1988 and then a Software Engineer in 1991 before moving on to work as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) manager five years later.

However, in his last job, Poi was asked to work in the sales department of his company.

The 45-year-old then had no experience in doing sales and was not confident and hence resigned from his job.
“I had always wanted to try sales but it all sounded too difficult for me then,” said Poi who opted to learn about doing sales the hard way.

He bought washing detergents and pet food from a wholesaler and sold them at night markets near his home every week for two months while looking for new jobs.

“I had to convince the housewives there and being new at the place, it was not easy to sell anything,” said the soft-spoken Poi.

The father of two said he was a shy person and hesitant to talk to people he was not close to.

“I was always very nervous when I needed to make a sales call, sometimes I even hung up, not knowing what to say when my customers questioned me,” said Poi.

Earning just RM800 a month, he knew he had to work harder if he wanted to be a successful salesman one day.

Poi said to gain confidence, he practised talking in front of mirrors as well as standing up to talk instead of sitting at his table.

“Every day before I leave home, I would look into the mirror and say loudly that I am the best, for self motivation,” he said.

After a few years, luck was on his side when he met a Korean friend whom he had liaised with during his earlier working days.

“He found out that I had left the job and was selling detergents. We met up and he passed me a sample of a Korean floor cleaner which he said I should try.

“Believe me, I was amazed with the outcome and thought the cleaner was excellent,” said Poi who then passed the sample to a chemist friend for testing before teaming up with him to produce a similar product using the Korean-based technology.

The two started the Semarak Resources with four workers to sell the detergent to local grocery shops and supermarkets in Poi’s hometown, Seremban, as larger retailers were not interested in the product.

His first attempt was a failure as housewives returned the detergent saying their floors were rather sticky after using it.

“We took back all the stock and conducted tests.

“We came up with a better product and introduced the ‘buy one free one’ concept for a month to regain confidence among the users,” said Poi, adding that the effort paid off.

Currently, the products named “Y-Slimz” (www.y-slimz.com) are available at major supermarkets and hypermarkets in the Klang Valley, Perak and Malacca.

His advice to those seeking jobs is not to be choosy and try new ideas.

From: The Star

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