ENGINEERING CAREER IN
SARAWAK & GOOD HEADSTART
OF ENGINEERING CAREER
By Mr. Ryan Jee (Jobstock)
JOB MARKET IN SARAWAK
Typically small and limited compare to West
Malaysia
Focus in Kuching, followed up Miri, Bintulu and
Sibu.
Available sources to hunt for jobs:
Newspaper
Job portal (like Jobstock)
Referral from friends and relatives
ENGINEERING CAREER IN SARAWAK
Commonly divided into 7 major disciplines:
Civil Engineering
Electric / Electrical / Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemistry Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Software Engineering
Telecommunication Engineering
ENGINEERING CAREER IN SARAWAK
The no. of available jobs in each disciplines in
2016 as shown below:
Civil Engineering 435 vacancies
Mechanical Engineering 294 vacancies
Electric / Electrical / Electronic Engineering 256
vacancies
Chemistry Engineering 34 vacancies
Software Engineering 12 vacancies
Telecommunication Engineering 11 vacancies
Geotechnical Engineering 3 vacancies
TOTAL: 1045 vacancies
ENGINEERING CAREER IN SARAWAK
Notable companies according to different
engineering discipline :
CIVIL ENGINEERING (418 companies)
Ark Hill Engineering Sdn Bhd
Bina Puri Sdn Bhd
Cityon Development Sdn Bhd
Coramax Sdn Bhd
Hock Seng Lee Berhad
Jurutera Jasa (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd
KKB Engineering Berhad
MD Kwang Tai Sdn Bhd
Titanium Sdn Bhd
ENGINEERING CAREER IN SARAWAK
ELECTRIC / ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
(79 companies)
X-FAB
Western Digital
LONGI
Taiyo Yuden
SEE Energy Sdn Bhd
Sarawak Cable Berhad
Sarawak Energy Engineering Sdn Bhd
Autopower Consultants (M) Sdn Bhd
ENGINEERING CAREER IN SARAWAK
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING (3
companies)
EEC Engineering Sdn Bhd
Geospec Sdn Bhd
JIB Geocontruction Sdn Bhd
ENGINEERING CAREER IN SARAWAK
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (35
companies)
Bumihua Sdn Bhd
Ciri Kuasa Sdn Bhd
Howtach Engineering Co
Perunding CH Engineering Sdn Bhd
Sealpack Engineering Sdn Bhd
VSSK (Brunei) Sdn Bhd
ENGINEERING CAREER IN SARAWAK
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (35
companies)
Bumihua Sdn Bhd
Ciri Kuasa Sdn Bhd
Howtach Engineering Co
Perunding CH Engineering Sdn Bhd
Sealpack Engineering Sdn Bhd
VSSK (Brunei) Sdn Bhd
ENGINEERING CAREER IN SARAWAK
CHEMISTRY ENGINEERING (5 companies)
Amtech Chemical Sdn Bhd
Chemsain Sdn Bhd
Biotech Alliance International Sdn Bhd
RH Biotech Sdn Bhd
Sara-Chem Sdn Bhd
Weitengen Sdn Bhd
Aqua Tech Engineering & Marketing Co.
WHAT IS A GOOD CAREER
Good paid
Skills and knowledge relevancy
Able to learn new knowledge and technology
Room to be promoted
Harmony working environment
PROCESS OF HUNTING A JOB
The process of hunting for job:
Before interview
During interview
After interview
BEFORE INTERVIEW
Prepare resume
Do research on the background of the companies
Preparation on certain field related knowledge
Mentality preparation
RESUME PREPARATION
Dont bluffing!!!
Only highlight on important facts like name,
academic qualifications, experiences and other
skills.
Include cover letter.
Important to show that you are professional and
serious in apply the job.
COMPANIES BACKGROUND RESEARCH
Do some studies on the background of companies.
From websites, annual reports, and others.
Know well on services provided, and the unique of
the company in the industry compare to other.
It will give a good impression to the interviewer
during interview session.
KNOWLEDGE PREPARATION
Do some studies on the background knowledge
that required for the position that been applied.
Will help you in answering the technical question
during the interview session.
DURING INTERVIEW
Wear neatly and smartly but not sexy!!
Dont over decorate yourself. Stylish hair should
be avoided.
NO jeans
Please be PUNCTUAL!!
If you dont know the location, go early to get
spare of time to look for it.
STEPS BY STEPS DURING INTERVIEW
Go to the room and greet everyone
Asking sir, may I take a sit?
In order to answer the question, please using Sir
/ Mdm, in my opinion.
Dont use ah.. I think ha.. Sound not
professional
If not sure, then Sorry. I am not sure and I will
wish I can learn more in this company
STEPS BY STEPS DURING INTERVIEW
Dont bluffing if you dont know. Just be frank
and honest!
When answer the question, using your eye
contact to show your confident. It is important as
we want to employ the employees who have self
confident and self-motivated.
BUT, dont EGO!
Before leave, says thanks to them and wishing
get the positive replies from them.
AFTER INTERVIEW
Call to the company to follow up after 4 days.
SALARY
Offshore start from RM3500
Mainland start from RM1600
Among highest paid company in Sarawak
SESCO
LONGI
Xfab
Western Digital
Taiyo Yuden
Sarawak Cable Berhad
LAST WORDS
Hunting for jobs never easy and required
lots of efforts as well as initiative.
External helps from government and
private job portal essential to minimize the
hassle in looking for job or better jobs.
Hence, fully utilize the gadgets provided to
ensure stand higher in your career.
THANK YOU !!
