Top 8 In-Demand Job Specialisations in Malaysia
As the world slowly emerges from the impact of the pandemic, Malaysia’s economy is also on the road to recovery. Recovery means that more employers are hiring, and there are plenty of in-demand job skills and job specialisations.
Here at JobStreet, we do not just connect you to companies and the #JobsThatMatter to you. We also study our data and share it with hirers and candidates to better communicate the current landscape of the job market.
As we wrapped up 2021, we glanced at how many jobs were posted in different industries. We looked at the top specialisations and their growth from a corresponding period in 202-. The results are surprising because some of these had a high growth percentage! What this means is that there are more openings in these specialisations.
If you are looking for work or exploring opportunities, consider these top eight specialisations on JobStreet looking for candidates to fill vacancies.
Top 8 Specialisations in JobStreet Malaysia
1. Manufacturing
The manufacturing industry is booming with jobs and is on the top of our list. What is great about manufacturing is it is a specialisation that runs across different sectors. You can find manufacturing work in a construction business or in a company that produces food.
2. Administration & Human Resources
There is always a need for support staff to ensure that businesses are running smoothly and so employees can focus on the work that they need to do. The industry has numerous positions to fill, such as recruitment officers, learning and development staff, executive assistants, and other support positions.
3. Sales
With the economy rising, sales positions are back in the job market. Companies need people to help them hit revenue targets now that the country is on the road to recovery.
4. Computer & Information Technology
The job market is also on the rise with IT positions. IT support, IT engineers and software engineers are some of the current openings in this field. The industry also has slots for tech support positions.
5. Building & Construction
Like manufacturing, there is an increasing demand for building and construction openings as the economy swings back. It is not just the roles doing the manual labour that are hiring. Managerial roles and more senior positions such as site supervisors and project managers are also in demand!
6. Marketing
It makes sense that the marketing specialisation is also seeing growth in job openings. While the goal of sales is to sell, marketing is to promote and help the sales team close a deal. There is a demand to fill in not just traditional marketing roles, but also newer ones in digital marketing and marketing communications.
7. Accounting & Finance
Accounting and finance make another support arm that is vital to any organisation. Now that the economy is improving, finance jobs are increasing again as companies also look to increase their workforce.
8. Banking and Financial Services
There is a small growth in job openings in this industry as organisations want to fill positions such as financial controllers, financial analysts, and financial advisors.
How do I find work for these job specialisations?
You might be overwhelmed with the many career opportunities in front of you. If you are interested in these job specialisations, here are essential tips for making the shift.
1. Manufacturing
You can begin in an entry-level manufacturing position even without a university degree. Manufacturing positions often involve working in a production line or inside a factory or plant. Openings such as machine operators or other jobs in the production line usually accept candidates with high school degrees. However, pursuing higher education will always be beneficial if you want to advance in this industry.
Here is a helpful guide on the career path of a manufacturing production technician. You can also read this guide of a production manager’s career path for a higher-level career path.
Find manufacturing jobs here.
2. Administration & Human Resources
Support roles are vital to any organisation. Admin and HR help keep the office running and make sure that employees are getting the support they need to do their jobs well. In the case of HR, they help organisations find the talent they need to continue running.
To explore opportunities in the administration and HR industry, here are some helpful guides:
Find administration jobs here and human resources roles here.
3. Sales
Any sales position requires you to sell a product or service to a group of people. Because of this, sales jobs will always be needed. Working in a sales position can yield high growth and, in some companies, come with commissions based on the revenue that you bring in. Typically, people working in sales have degrees in business, management, or marketing.
Read this article if you want to start a career in sales. But if you are already in the industry and are just looking to advance your career, then this article is for you.
Explore jobs in sales here.
4. Computer & Information Technology
Those working in computer and information technology are key to helping organisations build and maintain their digital assets and infrastructures. They also provide technical help to employees. Do keep in mind that this industry is diverse. Some well-known job titles in IT are systems analyst, web developer, and IT technician.
This industry certainly has diverse options for jobseekers. If you want a career here, you can opt to start as an IT business analyst or a software engineer.
Browse computer and IT jobs here.
5. Building & Construction
Building and construction jobs rely heavily on manual labour getting done. More specifically, working on the field and being part of the team that builds something. Entry-level positions in this field do not often require university degrees. However, similar to manufacturing jobs, if you would like to advance in this field, it is a good idea to look into associate degrees or bachelor’s degrees that you can pursue.
Explore work in building and construction here.
6. Marketing
Marketing has come a long way from its traditional roots. There are many different types of marketing now, such as digital marketing and marketing communications. These roles may have specific job tasks, but they all have a goal in common: to help promote a product or service. To work in this field, candidates often need degrees in marketing, business, or communications.
Check out marketing jobs here.
7. Accounting & Finance
Like admin and HR work, accounting and finance are essential to keep a business running. There are many jobs under this specialisation, such as accountants, financial analysts, financial controllers, and budget analysts.
Read about some careers to pursue in this specialisation if this interests you. Get started with this article describing the career path of a financial auditor.
The list of jobs in this specialisation is long, so take a look at the jobs you can apply for here.
8. Banking and Financial Services
Workers in banking and financial services roles are involved in analysing savings and expenditure of companies and clients. Some of the work in these specialisations are tellers, financial consultants, and financial advisers.
Start your career in banking with these helpful guides:
Explore jobs in banking and financial services here.
Summary
The economy is recovering, and the job market continues to grow. This list of job specialisations can help you identify if your profile matches in-demand job skills. If not, now is an excellent time to look at your skillset and see how you can improve. Kickstart this effort by doing a skills inventory. From there, make an assessment and explore all the possible job specialisations you can apply for.
Do you think you are a fit for any of these industries? Then let the search for #JobsThatMatter begin. Update your profile at JobStreet and find work that will bring you passion and purpose.
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