Recruitment To Malaysia 2018

Where to look for a job

It is very common to search for jobs on the internet and there are plenty of such sites available for the Malaysian job market. The Malaysia Jobs Directory offers an overview of the most common Malaysian job hunting websites. This is especially useful and convenient if you start your job hunting already in your home country. In this way you can already get an overview of the job market and see what branch offers the best options. What is more, you can upload your CV on most of the pages and make companies search for you instead.

If you are already in Malaysia, have a look into the classifieds of the main regional or national newspapers. Two of those, which are available in English and also online, are the New Straits Times and The Star.

Another, yet very efficient method, is to send out speculative applications. This shows the employer that you are really interested to work in their company and have not just randomly stumbled across their advertisement. Furthermore, a speculative application displays self-confidence and the conviction of being the right person for the company.

Teaching English

 

A very common and also promising job for native English speakers, is to teach English – either in a school or through private lessons. There is an increased demand in this field, as many schools are introducing subjects which are taught in English. You should definitely be able to find something in this sector, however, be aware that it is not a very easy job to do. If you want to find a job before coming to Malaysia check the TEFL site for further information.

Work visas for Malaysia are processed by the Malaysian Immigration Department. There are several different visa types, depending on your type of employment. The process of getting a visa arranged can be quite extensive, so be prepared for some leg work before you get your paperwork all in order.

The most common choice, the expatriate visa type is intended for people earning over 8000 MYR a month in professional jobs. However, there are a list of roles which can’t be done using this visa type.

Depending on the role you’re going to do, your employer might first need to get approval from a state body to bring a foreigner into the business. There are different state bodies responsible for approving roles across different sectors. Your employer will have to prove that the role they’re filling is vital to their business and can’t easily be filled locally.

After your employer has done this, you’ll need to present your documents to the authorities for their approval. Once your application gets the final approval, you’re then issued what’s known as an employment pass.

 

To be issued your employment pass you must have at least 18 months left before your passport expires. Passes are issued for time lengths varying from a year to five years, depending on the situation.

There’s also a ‘foreign workers’ visa type, but this is intended for immigrants working in relatively low paid sectors rather than ‘professional’ jobs. Eligibility for a work visa can be dependent on the type of role and the specific individual applying. For example, foreigners are only able to work in fixed sectors and visas will only be issued to those under the age of 45 when they apply.

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