Job mismatches and the reality of finding work (Poll Inside)


Life crossroads: UiTM students discussing their future at a library. — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star

PETALING JAYA: When it comes to doing a job unrelated to their field of studies, it’s all about perspective and preference, says a digital creator who also blogs about employment.

Ahmad Azeem Ahmad Raslan, 28, a Masters in Administrative Science holder, said he had sent out 297 applications before finally landing a job.

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