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The Benefits of Career Exhibitions for Students |
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Career can be defined as a person's development and progress in terms of
employment. Typically, it refers to a permanent position and is related to
gradual career advancement in an organization or profession. Such preparation is
driven by natural talent, interest, and ability, as well as environmental
influences such as education and training. Career exhibitions, on the other
hand, are events that bring together employers to recruit new workers and job
seekers to look for career opportunities offered. Recently, career exhibitions
have become widely organized programs because of their popularity among students
and graduates from higher education institutions (HEIs). The question is, what
are the benefits of career exhibitions for students who are still in school or
at the HEI level?
One of the benefits that students can gain from visiting career exhibitions is
exposure to the career landscape in Malaysia. This is because the job
opportunities offered are in line with the current economic development and
demand of the country as it relates to government policies. Students can see the
profiles and backgrounds of companies or employers who participate in the career
program. Furthermore, they can investigate and anticipate which career fields
provide high opportunities and are suitable for the abilities and academic
backgrounds of the students. It is also an opportunity for students to examine
the job market offered and know the fields that are in high demand such as
technology, medicine, and others. Therefore, this exposure is essential so that
students can make strong preparations before entering the world of work. They
also get a clear picture of the reality of work today and do not become like a
frog under a coconut shell.
At the same time, career exhibitions also provide benefits to students because
they can connect with potential employers. Usually, companies or employers will
send their employee representatives to convey information and share the
advantages of working with their respective companies. With this approach,
students can ask directly about the questions that revolve around the fields or
career opportunities offered. In addition, there are companies that offer
scholarships to students as a way to recruit outstanding workers who have the
potential to join their companies. As an example, there are scholarships offered
by the Khazanah National Foundation, where students have the opportunity to be
placed in government-related companies immediately after graduation. Therefore,
career exhibitions not only offer job opportunities but also help qualified and
potential students apply for scholarship funding that can help reduce the
financial burden on themselves and their families.
In addition, career exhibitions offer various benefits to students because it is
a field where students can test their communication skills. This situation can
be assessed when there are employers who will conduct open interviews directly
at the career exhibition. Thus, students can see, evaluate, or test their
abilities when being interviewed for a job. The increase in the number of people
from day to day has generated competitive sentiment in most things that society
needs to go through today. The younger generation, in particular, needs to
compete with other candidates who have the same academic background but limited
job opportunities offered. So to stand out, every individual needs good
communication skills in addition to convincing and appealing personal skills. |
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