STEP 1: Self-Assessment

THINK ABOUT …
- Interest, Hobbies & Dislikes
STEP 3: Preparation
- Strengths & Weaknesses
- Personality THINK ABOUT …
- Values - What can you do to improve or develop your skills?
- Motivation - What can you do to stand out and get noticed by employers?
HOW? HOW?
Career/ Personality Assessment - Knowledge of the Industry (current job market trends)
- Online tests (www.assessment.com, …) Industry leaders, direction of the industry and employer’s
- Also ask if these assessments are available in your institution expectations towards fresh graduates
Extra-curricular Activities (ECA) - Life Experiences
- Join some clubs/societies Internships, part-time jobs, voluntary work and extra-
- Take part in sports or campus/programme activities curricular activities
DO … - Resume Writing and Job Interviewing
- Make a list of what you enjoyed doing for the past few Writing a proper resume and attending job interviews.
years Look out for Resume Writing & Job Interviewing workshops
- Make a list of skills you have gained (through organized by the Career Development & Training Unit
activities/training you have participated or - Job Hunting
through work experiences) Start 6 months to 1 year before graduation. Through newspapers,
Online Recruitment Portals (log on to SyUC’s online recruitment
portal at http://jobcentre.sunway.edu.my or recruitment agencies
STEP 2: Exploration
DO …
- Come out with a Career Plan. State your career goal,
THINK ABOUT … requirements needed, current skills that you have obtained
- Jobs/occupations that interest you and preparation you need to achieve that goal
- Required academic qualifications
- Nature of work
- Advancement opportunities/prospects
HOW?
- Attend Career Fairs, Career Talks or Career Exploration Events
- Get information from your friends, relatives or even your college seniors
- Get temporary work experiences
- Get advice from Career Advisors @ the Career Development & Training Unit,
Student Services
- Search the Internet, Magazines or visit the Career Resource in your institution
DO …
- Make a list of careers/occupations that interest you after you have done your
research
- Compare the list with the lists in STEP 1 - Does the careers /occupations match
your interest or skills?
‘A goal without a plan is just a wish’ – Antoine de Saint-Exupery
 STEP 1: Self-Assessment

THINK ABOUT …
- Interest, Hobbies & Dislikes
STEP 3: Preparation
- Strengths & Weaknesses
- Personality THINK ABOUT …
- Values - What can you do to improve or develop your skills?
- Motivation - What can you do to stand out and get noticed by employers?
HOW? HOW?
Career/ Personality Assessment - Knowledge of the Industry (current job market trends)
- Online tests (www.assessment.com, …) Industry leaders, direction of the industry and employer’s
- Also ask if these assessments are available in your institution expectations towards fresh graduates
Extra-curricular Activities (ECA) - Life Experiences
- Join some clubs/societies Internships, part-time jobs, voluntary work and extra-
- Take part in sports or campus/programme activities curricular activities
DO … - Resume Writing and Job Interviewing
- Make a list of what you enjoyed doing for the past few Writing a proper resume and attending job interviews.
years Look out for Resume Writing & Job Interviewing workshops
- Make a list of skills you have gained (through organized by the Career Development & Training Unit
activities/training you have participated or - Job Hunting
through work experiences) Start 6 months to 1 year before graduation. Through newspapers,
Online Recruitment Portals (log on to SyUC’s online recruitment
portal at http://jobcentre.sunway.edu.my or recruitment agencies
STEP 2: Exploration
DO …
- Come out with a Career Plan. State your career goal,
THINK ABOUT … requirements needed, current skills that you have obtained
- Jobs/occupations that interest you and preparation you need to achieve that goal
- Required academic qualifications
- Nature of work
- Advancement opportunities/prospects
HOW?
- Attend Career Fairs, Career Talks or Career Exploration Events
- Get information from your friends, relatives or even your college seniors
- Get temporary work experiences
- Get advice from Career Advisors @ the Career Development & Training Unit,
Student Services
- Search the Internet, Magazines or visit the Career Resource in your institution
DO …
- Make a list of careers/occupations that interest you after you have done your
research
- Compare the list with the lists in STEP 1 - Does the careers /occupations match
your interest or skills?
‘A goal without a plan is just a wish’ – Antoine de Saint-Exupery