First Job After Graduation in Malaysia: A Simple Guide for Fresh Graduates

Looking for your first job can feel stressful, especially with no experience. Here is a simple plan.

1. Decide what you want

Pick two or three job types that suit your degree and interests. You can explore, but a focus helps your resume.

2. Build a simple resume

Include your education, internships, projects, part-time work, activities and skills. Keep it to one page.

3. Count the experience you have

Internships, final-year projects, club leadership and part-time jobs all show skills.

4. Apply widely

Apply to many roles. Entry-level and trainee jobs are good places to start.

5. Prepare for interviews

Practise common questions and research the company.

6. Be careful with job scams

Never pay a fee to get a job. Read our guide on spotting job scams.

7. Judge the first job by learning, not only pay

Look for training, a good manager and room to grow.

Start your search

Browse entry-level and fresh graduate vacancies on Jobsku.