Job Opportunities in Malaysia

Wednesday, 10 August 2016

Technology in the Workplace

In today’s modern world, technology is constantly involved in our daily lives, from the moment our cellphones wake us up through a previously set up alarm, until we fall asleep on a meticulously engineered orthopedic bed. No one can escape the barricade of innovation and the way it has affected how we live our lives. We are currently positioned in the threshold of gadgets, Internet and Artificial Intelligence.

A big part of our routine takes place in our office, a shop, the factory where we roll cigarettes, or generally speaking, our workplace. However, due to this new digital era, the conception of workplace and how we develop our careers have changed drastically, at least for the vast majority.

People working from home is a trend that is rising, thanks to the Internet and new startup initiatives that are taking advantage of new and very productive working protocols that adapt into people’s comfort and the company’s needs, which is a rather beneficial agreement for both employer and employee. But if you are one of those people who does not like working for an employer, the Internet has provided us with global online outsourcing marketplaces like Fiverr where people can offer their freelance services, depending on their skills and field of study.

Comedians, musicians, filmmakers, bloggers and artists have found different ways to earn good money through platforms such as Youtube or Vimeo, which have demonstrated that working in these new networks is entirely profitable, especially when a top ranking Youtuber makes around 3.2 million dollars annually.

What if you do not have a job? That could also be easily solved by technology these days. Job search engines like neuvoo index jobs from different sources and companies; it filters all offers through their system and classifies them by location and industry. So yes, those days of browsing through the newspaper employment classifieds are entirely over, being that the Internet is a much more practical source for a job search.
Has technology changed or influenced the way you work? I am sure it has, in one way or another, the future is now and it is taking over. Eventually, Artificial Intelligence might start taking our place in different entry level jobs, let’s hope it is a very far away possibility and let’s focus on taking advantage of it while we can. Hopefully, technology will always have a positive influence on our society.

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Wednesday, 20 July 2016

Working after Retirement: Is it really worth it?

Working after retiring may not only provide financial benefits, but having at least a part time job can help you have a sense of purpose and it can even make you feel better about yourself. So if you are starting to get bored of the same old routine now that you are officially retired, you can consider this list of pros of having a job after retirement to help you decide if it is really worth it, or if you just want to kick back and relax after all those years of working hard for the money –so hard for it, honey-.

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Having a part-time job will still allow you to have free time: to spend with your family and partner, to go to the club, to practice your newly acquired golf skills, to learn a new skill like cooking or even learning a new language, you can basically do whatever your new found freedom allows you to do.

Since both age and income Social Security benefits in the short term, you can work part-time so as to continue collecting these benefits.

Even though going back to work sounds like a drag, it will actually keep you healthy both mentally and physically. Working will not only help in delaying age-related diseases like dementia, but being physically active will keep you looking younger for longer.

You can save more money for when you actually retire.

You could finally apply for that job you have always dreamed of having. Maybe you were chained to a desk your whole life, maybe the time has arrived to find new opportunities. A lot of job boards have a number of offers for senior citizens. It is time you go chase your dreams.

Health insurance is really hard to –and expensive- to get after turning 50. Health coverage provided by your employer is definitely the way to go to lower your insurance costs.

We have covered the basics –and a bit more- in this article. Now it is time for you analyze all the pros and make your own list of cons, so you will be able to decide what you truly want to do: stay at home and relax, or go out there again. On your marks, get set, GO!

Vanessa Fardi / NEUVOO

Team Leader US/CA/LATAM

Tuesday, 10 May 2016

How to Find the Right Job (Part 2/3)

During the job seeking process, we have always wondered what the best way to find a good, well-paid and full-of-benefits job is. While we are at it, we will find tons of staffing agencies, thousands of job boards, millions of companies. So, how do I find the right job?

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There is no right answer to that question because there are just different ways to get to the same objective, so let’s keep going and explain how each of these paths work so you can choose the right one for you.

It is now time to talk about job boards and job aggregators.

First of all, what is the difference between a job board and a job aggregator? Well, there is a slight but important difference.

A job board is a website that has an amount of job postings of their clients, that is, different companies pay different job boards to have their vacancies posted online.

On the other hand, a job aggregator is a website that looks like a job board, but it is not. A job aggregator actually takes vacancies from different job boards, companies’ websites and basically any -real- job site they can find on the web, they are a search engine, but only for jobs, that’s why they have the highest number of jobs on the web.

That could make you wonder: why do job boards continue to exist, if job aggregators have everything in one place? Because most job boards have the niche of good clients, some of them are even specialized and trusted brands. Furthermore, some job boards have candidates’ data bases, making them more appealing for companies and staffing agencies.

In terms of job aggregators and job boards, where should I look for a job? Well, that is an easy question to answer, a job aggregator will always be the best choice. They have millions of job vacancies in one place and a big advantage is they have the most popular companies and fields indexed.

If your field is less known or requires a high level of studies/experience, and you can’t find what you are looking for in the job aggregator, then you should consider a specialized job boards.

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In addition, don’t forget to upload the most updated version of your résumé in the most popular job boards -the ones you trust- so you get more visibility for recruiters and companies’ hiring managers.

Finally, when it comes to job aggregators, always check neuvoo’s vacancies around the world in the link(s) below!

Vanessa Romero / NEUVOO

Country Manager US/CA