When a job mismatch spells an opportunity

Shifting gear: Norhani is happy to serve the nation in her uniform while working with the Customs Department, a departure from her Media Studies training.

PETALING JAYA: Some would call it a ‘graduate mismatch’ but for others, it’s an opportunity to pursue a career in another field – and even excel at it.

Nine years ago, Norhani Hashim, 35, who studied mass communication, decided to take a leap of faith and serve the nation in a different capacity.