Career Planning & Job Search Techniques for Experienced Job Seekers
Experienced job seekers often face unique challenges that can make the job search process more complex than those earlier in their careers. Among the challenges faced are age discrimination, skill gaps, salary expectations, inability to make career transitions and challenges in navigating career transitions, limited network or outdated connections, perception of career plateau, psychological and emotional concerns, and many more. It can be stressful for experienced professionals who cannot secure a decent job despite their perceived capability to succeed in the job. Why am I struggling to land a job despite my experience? Why am I called for numerous interviews but failed to get an offer? Often, these experienced job seekers feel the world is against them. This seminar unravels the key to overcoming such challenges and prepares job seekers to spring back.
Learning objectives:
Participants will find this seminar a life-changing seminar that will help them better understand themselves and how things work in the employment scene. The speakers are highly experienced in human resources and career counselling and are experienced interviewers. They will guide you to see things from new and different perspectives.
Targeted Participants:
This seminar is designed to address the unique needs of experienced professionals seeking to advance or pivot in their careers or those trying to get back into employment after a career break. Candidates who are struggling at their current employment are encouraged to attend.
Method of Training:
The course will be conducted in an interactive learning mode to encourage active learning among the participants. Methods of trainings used includes group discussions, slides presentation, role play, assessments, games dan opportunity for self-reflection and action planning.
Learning Outcome:
The seminar will;
- Identify their short-term and long-term plans.
- Understand the issues that block their growth and progress.
- Equip experienced professionals with advanced job search strategies. Enhance career planning and personal branding.
- Provide tools for networking and leveraging industry contacts.
- Develop skills for navigating the modern job market.
- Preparing an effective resume.
Contents:
Module 1
- Self-assessment and career vision
- Long-term planning and overcoming current hurdles
- Networking strategies and industry connections
- Job search strategies & tools
- How to beat the competition
- Making career transitions and navigating career transitions effectively
Module 2
- Personal branding & online presence
- Interview preparation & techniques
- Writing effective resumes (with sample template)
- Understanding how recruitment works and why applications are not shortlisted
- Understanding the minds of the recruiters and hiring managers and repositing yourself
Programme Details
Date: 12 February 2025, Wednesday
Time: 9.00am – 1.00pm (Breakfast starts at 8.30am)
Admission Price: RM67.00* (Material & meals)
Speakers: Mr. Arulkumar Singaraveloo & Ms. Gladys De Silva
*This a Non-HRD Corp Claimable programme
Venue
Malaysia HR Forum Academy
Level 12, Menara PKNS, Jalan Yong Shook Lin,
46050, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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About The Trainer
Mr. Arulkumar Singaraveloo
Over 22 years of progressive HR leadership in various industries including semiconductors, nitrile glove manufacturing, oil & gas, education & training, and transportation technology. Proven ability to align HR strategy with business goals and deliver exceptional results. Previously, Mr Arul has taken on roles as HR General Manager and Human Resources Director (Business Consulting Services). Arul’s extensive experience and strategic mindset make him a valuable asset for any organisation seeking to optimise its HR function and drive business success. A Business HR Leader who is well-acquainted with achieving business goals by ensuring all HR deliverables are aligned and delivered. Arul is familiar with business operations including regulatory works of general business operations in Malaysia. In HR, he has deep experience in business partnering, recruitment, training and development and employee relations (IR/ER), talent management, and performance management with good exposure in compensation & benefits Management. Also, an expert in setting up an HR team from the ground up.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE:
-Offers solutions to comply with Malaysian regulations, emphasising how the action affects overall HR practices.
-Versatile/Multifaceted: Experienced in major aspects of HR; from hiring the best talent to managing employee relations, and promoting high-performing HR teams.
-Streamlines HR processes to boost productivity.
-Problem Solver: Delivers practical solutions to complex HR and IR challenges through active engagement and inquiry-based learning atmosphere.
-Strategic Builder: Implements winning strategies to make your HR team a powerful asset to your business.
Ms. Gladys De Silva
Gladys De Silva is a Certified HR Practitioner with 20 years of experience in Public Relations, Retail, Automotive, Financial and Consulting sectors. She excels in partnering with leadership teams to identify top talents, foster employer branding initiatives and implement innovative recruitment strategies. Gladys has conducted a range of workshops and training sessions covering various facets of Talent Acquisition, Career Development and Organisational Effectiveness. Her unwavering commitment to empowering individuals at different stages of their careers reflects not just dedication but a passion for advancing professional growth and development.