What are my chances of getting a job in Kuala Lumpur?

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on 22 Jan 2012

I recently arrived in KL from the UK with my partener as he has a job here. I have been finding it hard to find a suitable job as I don't have a degree, I do have a foundation degree which is in IT, Physics and Quantitative Methodods however my experience is in both working in a school with children aged 3-11 and in administration with the Inland Revenue in the UK. Most of the job posts I see require a degree however I am 33 now and have alot of work experience but this doesn't seem to count for much. Any help or advice in the right direction would be great. Thanks Louise

Anonymous (not verified) on 23 Jan 2012 - 07:09

Have you considered teaching English in Kuala Lumpur? As you're already there, you can even go to drop off your CV in person, which is a huge advantage.

Anonymous (not verified) on 20 Nov 2012 - 04:58

I am sure there are companies that do not require degrees. I have obtained work permits for Expats with only a diploma but have at least 7years experience and we managed to obtain approvals for them. Perhaps you have to target companies that require your skills and email or call them to send in your CVs. If they really require your skills they will pay for your work permit. Best of luck.. Geri Buck-Apex Point Sdn Bhd

Anonymous (not verified) on 3 Jan 2013 - 14:37

Hi, I work as Sales Manager for a Global Logistics Firm in Kuwait & with over 7 years experience in Sales Management in this industry, I would like to move to Malaysia. What are ways for me to obtain a work permit? Appreciate assitance.

Anonymous (not verified) on 11 Jan 2013 - 04:43

You need to obtain an employer that will sponsor you to work in Malaysia

Anonymous (not verified) on 11 Jan 2013 - 04:46

Hi You will need to have a job in Malaysia and the company that is hiring you will be the sponsor for your work permit.

Anonymous (not verified) on 19 Jan 2013 - 09:58

my husband has the experience of running a departmental store for 5 years.but he is educated only till 10th standard from inda.which type of job he can expect in malaysia?how can he get work permit to work?iam a graduate % also pursuing my cwa (rcently renamed cma)course final.is it advisable for him to come to malaysia after i get a job there?he is very interested to work there for sometime.he wants to go there will visitors visa & search parttime job first.will work permit be granted for parttime jobs?i have no idea of the country.can u plz advice me?my email id is sirisha.tilya@gmail.com

Anonymous (not verified) on 19 Jan 2013 - 13:42

Hi once you get a job in Malaysia and your employer sponsors your work permit they will need to also sponsor your dependants and your husband is a dependant.. once he has a dependant visa.. he can find a job in Malaysia and then switch his dependant visa to a work permit in Malaysia.

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