In a recent anonymous post on NGL, someone raised a perplexing question about why HR personnel hesitate to disclose the reason behind their reluctance to hire inexperienced individuals.
The individual expressed their confusion, highlighting the catch-22 situation where companies refuse to hire fresh graduates, making it difficult for them to gain the necessary experience.
They also mentioned that this issue hits close to home as it happens within their own company. Seeking enlightenment, the individual turned to netizens for answers.
To all university student, and lepasan spm yang bakal sambung belajar tak lama lagi. If I could turn back time, and give an advice to my younger self.
— Amer UIX (@amernazir_) June 26, 2023
I would .... https://t.co/F5sqQD840r
In response, @amernazir_ took to Twitter and shared a thread, reflecting on his own experience. He advised his younger self to learn new skills beyond their chosen course, emphasizing the importance of staying informed about the current job market and industries.
2. Start doing freelancing/part time jobs
— Amer UIX (@amernazir_) June 26, 2023
I start freelancing quite late in my degree, despite having busy schedule as an architecture student.
You can do any freelancing based on your skills and offer. So that all this skills can put to your resume.
He encouraged freelancing and part-time work to gain additional skills and build a diverse resume. And also emphasized the significance of planning one's career path and exploring various courses to find the best fit.
Conclusion: certificates isnt enough. Portfolio and experiences is what matters . You had all the time to build your portfolio when you were studying. So many free resources available out there these fresh graduates should be more advance than us old fossil tbh.
— HZ (@AIHZach) June 26, 2023
Another netizen highlighted that certificates alone are not enough and stressed the importance of a strong portfolio and relevant experiences. The individual noted that fresh graduates have ample time during their studies to build their portfolios using the wealth of free resources available.
Aku cadangkan pelajar yang tengah sem break 2-3 bulan tu, pergilah ambil short course.
— napie (taylors version) (@napiekage) June 26, 2023
Dapatkan sijil-sijil kompetensi, sijil yang tambah nilai (value added).
Sekarang TVET short course sangat banyak. Pergilah ambil sijil kemahiran.
Manfaatkan masa cuti sem dengan kemahiran
Furthermore, several others suggested that university students should take up courses during semester breaks to enhance their skills and add value to their academic achievements.
So for those inexperienced individuals looking to secure job opportunities, why don't you all absorb some of these valuable insights and advice on how to navigate the competitive job market and build a promising career!
