Want to Be Part of the Beauty that Moves the World at L’Oréal?

On the 27th of June, UNM Careers got an opportunity to attend the “L’Oréal Open House: Create the Beauty that Moves the World” at the JW Marriot Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The event was amazing and inspiring! It was a great time hearing some of the insightful sharings from people in L’Oréal regarding their journey of …

Forage Virtual Work Experience Programs: Let’s Hear What They Say!

UNM Careers Advisory Service has partnered with Forage (previously called as Inside Sherpa) to offer all UNM students with practical work experience through Virtual Work Experience Programs. Through this challenging time of pandemic, CAS initiated this program to improve the students’ marketability, and continue build their skills and confidence for their smooth transition from university to the …

Be Proactive: I Landed A Job Before Graduating!

By, Mohamad Nur Naquib Abd Halin (Master of Engineering (MEng) Mechanical Engineering).  Having burning passion in mechanical engineering since high school, I devoted six years in studying engineering. My journey is a bit longer than other people because I did Diploma in UiTM before I pursued my degree in UNM. After graduated, I joined Aker …

The Road Less Taken: Best Decision I’ve Ever Made

By, Nora Ramli (BA (Hons) English Language and Literature).  I flirted with the idea of pursuing English Literature all throughout high school, but ended up studying in Ireland as a medical scholar. My background was Pure Science, and I had a knack for Biology; my mother naturally dubbed me ‘the first doctor’ in the family, …

List of Winners of 5th UNM Resume Competition

Resume Competition is back! Careers Advisory Service (CAS) had organised the 5th Resume Competition 2019/2020 which was held from 14th of October to 10th of November 2019 with the participation of more than 160 students. The competition had been divided into three categories: Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2, Year 3 and 4, and postgraduates. …

From Engineering to Consulting: Thanks to Personal Aspirations!

By, Cheah Kok Fye (Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Mechanical Engineering). “Leng zai, (meaning handsome boy; commonly used by the Chinese community to address male strangers), must get a job that is related to your studies or else you will waste your parents’ money…” – this was what everyone kept telling me when I was a …

Internship Helps Me Deciding My Career Path

By, Amelia Andrew Nazareth (Bsc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences). After I completed my high school education, I did my pre-university at Sunway College, completing the Monash University Foundation Year program. After which I did my diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Cardiff University, and finally enrolled at the University of Nottingham Malaysia majoring in BSc …

Seize The Best Opportunity Even If It Means to Relocate

By, Lim Sher Maine (Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) Accounting and Finance). After my high school, I took A-level in MCKL and was accepted into Manchester University after the completion of my A-level. I always wanted to study abroad, however I failed to obtain a scholarship. Knowing that I will be studying locally, I was searching for …

UNM Careers Fair 2019: Connecting Students to Dream Careers

For many fresh graduates, entering the workforce can be daunting. Job hunting can be competitive, so it is never too early for students to expose themselves to career opportunities and form networks with potential employers. On March 13 and 14, Careers Advisory Service (CAS) hosted the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) Careers Fair 2019. The …

I Love Pharmacy: Follow Your Passion; I Did!

By, Puvaindran Rajandran (Bsc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences). Little bit about myself, I have been working for close to 6 years now since graduating from University of Nottingham, School of Pharmacy. I graduated with Bsc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences from University of Nottingham in 2013. I am currently pursuing my Masters of Philosophy …