Occupations With The Highest Hiring Demand In Malaysia 2017/2018
by StudyMalaysia on March 26, 2018 | Top Stories
Whether you're planning a change in your profession or simply starting out in your career, you may want to consider jobs that employers are desperate to fill. Check out the Critical Occupations List 2017/2018 before you make your next career decision.
So how can an occupational shortage list help you in planning your career? Many countries around the world use occupational shortage lists as a tool to identify and monitor critical skills and occupations that are in need. This helps them make plans about human capital development policies.
But how can a list like this help you? The Critical Occupations List (COL) shows occupations that are skilled, sought-after, and strategic across 18 sectors in Malaysia. The COL identifies shortages in occupations that are sought-after by employers. As a job seeker, this means that with the right skills, education and experience, you can increase your chances of getting hired by focusing on jobs on the COL list.
In the 2017/2018 list, a total of 58 skilled occupations were identified.
- Managing Director and Chief Executive
- Finance Manager
- Policy and Planning Manager
- Business Service Manager
- Business Services and Administration Manager (others)
- Sales and Marketing Manager
- Research and Development Manager
- Manufacturing Manager
- Construction Manager
- Supply, Distribution and Related Manager
- Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Manager
- Chemist
- Geologist and Geophysicist
- Mathematician, Actuary and Statistician
- Industrial and Production Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Mining Engineer, Metallurgists and Related Professionals
- Engineering Professionals (Excluding Electrotechnology)
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronic Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Ships Engineer
- Aircraft Pilot and Related Professional
- Manufacturing Professional
- Specialist Medical Practitioner
- Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professional
- University and Higher Education Professional Teacher
- Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Research and Development Professional
- Public Relations Professional
- Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Sales Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Software Developer
- Applications Programmer
- Software and Applications Developer (others)
- Databases and Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Computer Network Professional
- Electrical Engineering Technician
- Electronics Engineering Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Physical and Engineering Science Technician (others)
- Manufacturing Supervisor
- Construction Supervisor
- Aircraft Technician
- Environmental and Occupational Health Inspector and Associate
- Insurance Underwriter
- Commercial Sales Agent
- Buyer
- Computer Network and Systems Technician
- CNC Machinist
- Electrical Mechanic and Fitter
- Rubber Products Machine Operator
- Stationary Plant and Machine Operator (others)
- Heavy Truck and Lorry Driver
Hang on, we’ve got more information for you. The COL was first put together in 2015/2016 and some occupations have been in demand since. Here are the jobs which have been on the list for three consecutive years.
- Finance Manager
- Policy and Planning Manager
- Business Services Manager
- Research and Development Manager
- Information and Communications Technology Manager
- Geologist and Geophysicist
- Mathematician, Actuary and Statistician
- Industrial and Production Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Mining Engineer, Metallurgist and Related Professional
- Engineering Professional (Excluding Electrotechnology) Not Elsewhere Classified
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronic Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Manufacturing Professional
- Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Software Developer
- Applications Programmer
- Software and Applications Developer and Analyst Not Elsewhere Classified
- Database Designer and Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Computer Network Professional
- Electronics Engineering Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Insurance Agent
There’s more…. In the COL 2017/2018, some occupations made it to the list for the very first time. Here are the jobs which have recently become sought-after.
- Business Services and Administration Manager Not Elsewhere Classified
- Construction Manager
- Chemist
- Specialist Medical Practitioner
- Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professional
- Research and Development Professional
- Public Relations Professional
- Physical and Engineering Science Technician Not Elsewhere Classified
- Manufacturing Supervisor
- Construction Supervisor
- Commercial Sales Agent
- Buyer
- Computer Network and Systems Technician
- Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanic and Repairer
- Electrical Mechanic and Fitter
- Rubber Products Machine Operator
- Stationary Plant and Machine Operator Not Elsewhere Classified
- Heavy Truck and Lorry Driver
Source: Malaysia’s Critical Occupations List
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