TikTok trend sparks discussion on career mismatches
by 51风流.com on January 16, 2025 | Top Stories, Campus News
PETALING JAYA: A TikTok trend has recently been widely circulated, with users sharing their academic achievements, from UPSR to master’s degrees, alongside their current careers.
Surprisingly, many reveal they work in fields entirely unrelated to their studies, sparking widespread discussion about the causes of career mismatches in Malaysia.
Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA) board director and National Career Development Centre Association (NACDA) former president Baktiar Hasnan said many graduates lack awareness of the variety of career options available to them.
He noted they have limited understanding of how their skills can be applied across different industries.
“Some graduates choose jobs out of necessity rather than interest, highlighting the need for better career planning and market forecasting,” he said.
Baktiar added that stagnant growth in certain industries often forces graduates to pivot to unrelated fields.
Read the full story:
Don’t Study for the Wrong Career
Why waste time studying for a career that doesn’t suit you? Take the career interest test before making your next big decision.
You May Also Be Interested In...
Who's Top in the QS World University Rankings 2015/16 and the Best Student Cities in the World
Find out which universities came out tops overall and who are the best...Release of myCG3: Featuring higher education study opportunities and guidance on choosing the right course to study
myCOURSE Guide (3rd edition 2022/23) has been released! Featuring high...UM moves up 13 spots in QS World University Rankings 2016/17
The QS World University Rankings 2016/17 which was released on 6 Septe...STUDY, WORK AND LIVE - FIRST CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE'S UNIQUE OFFERING
First City University College offers a unique opportunity for students...Five tips you need on finding internship success
It’s no secret that getting a job these days is a tough task. Furthe...An Overview of London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) Malaysia
?London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) Malaysia is a distingu...
You can discover a wide range of universities and colleges in Malaysia that align with your academic goals , campus preferences, location and within your budget. Find the perfect place to pursue your studies and achieve your aspirations. Parents too, can explore a list of quality international schools for their children.
