UTAR Career Day 2016

Students at the exhibition booth

UTAR Career Day 2016, organised by the Department of Alumni Relations and Placement specially for graduating students and alumni, was held at the Multi-purpose Hall in Sungai Long Campus on 9 March 2016.

A talk by Leong Chun Wah from AmMetLife was held that day where he spoke on how to build a franchise business in the financial planning industry. The speaker drew on his deep well of experience in the engaging talk, which was supplemented with a wide variety of interactive discussions.

The main purpose of this event was to provide an opportunity for students to explore possible career paths and gather insight into the specific requirements, daily responsibilities, and extraordinary experiences associated with each career.

There were a total of 78 companies which participated in this career day event, among them renowned companies such as KPMG, Public Bank, Jobstreet, and Top Glove.

Quantity Surveying student Wong Seow Ching said, “The companies they have here is relevant to my course of study. I am hoping to secure a future career through this event.”

Marketing student Ng Swee Wey said, “I am surprised that there are some of the companies that I have not seen on Jobstreet. I am looking for internship opportunities in marketing-related fields.”

Students with some of the exhibitors