MONTREAL, Canada, May 23 (Reuters) - George Russell snatched pole position from Formula One championship-leading Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli with a last-gasp lap at the Canadian Grand Prix on Saturday.
Career hunt: Participants entering the venue to seek out job opportunities. — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The StarKUALA LUMPUR: Job seekers thronged the myStarjob Fair in search of career opportunities , with employers describing the event as a valuable platform to connect with fresh graduates and experienced professionals across various industries.
The fair, held at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, featured companies from a variety of sectors – from engineering, finance and technology to rail and consumer services. Many employers highlighted the growing importance of adaptability and a willingness to learn in today’s increasingly AI-driven job market. Venovox chief executive officer Sharmila Gunasekaran described the company’s first participation at the fair as an “interesting experience” and said it would likely return in future editions.
“A lot of job seekers are still shy but they should come forward, understand the roles available and know what employers are looking for. “Job seekers can also obtain a background screening certificate at our booth to strengthen their resumes,” she said, adding that many candidates still need to work on how they present their CVs.
As a Diamond Sponsor of the event, Venovox Sdn Bhd received a certificate of recognition from Star Media Group senior manager Elaine Wong. Meanwhile, DHL Group Asia Pacific Shared Services human resource manager Hakimi Sakri said the company is looking for candidates with finance, accounting and technology-related skills, while fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. Hakimi acknowledged that some job seekers are struggling to adapt in the AI era as industries increasingly integrate automation into daily operations.
“We are integrating AI into our roles as well, but we still need people with the skills and knowledge to manage those systems. ” MBF Holdings Bhd senior manager Felicia Aw said the diversified group is seeking passionate young candidates from various educational backgrounds. She said MBF, which operates in industries including healthcare, education and manufacturing, is looking for candidates eager to grow within the company.
Fresh graduate Ahmad Zaqwan Zainal, 24, described the fair as helpful for young people entering the workforce, saying face-to-face interactions with recruiters allow job seekers to better understand available roles and industry expectations.
“I felt nervous during interviews as a first-time job seeker, but the experience has been valuable and I enjoyed it,” he said. Theressa Devadas, 29, said attending the fair for the first time had been a positive experience, praising recruiters for being approachable and proactive.
“When you speak to somebody and they are willing to help you, I think that really lifts your confidence. I would encourage others to attend and network directly with employers,” she said. Tags / Keywords:
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