A LinkedIn Workshop was jointly organised by the Multimedia University Business School and the Faculty of Business (FOB) on 11 April 2023. With the exciting theme of “Are You LinkedIn Or LinkedOut?”, the event was participated by 320 participants at the Melaka campus. The participants partook in three different sessions titled “Ways to Rock Your Profile”, “Understanding about Applicant Tracking System” and “Virtual Industry Exposure” by Mr. Liew Won Han (Recruitment Analyst) from Petron Malaysia.
In today’s day and age, where LinkedIn is fast proving to be a platform beneficial to not just professionals, but also to students alike, hosting a workshop on LinkedIn for students will surely help them in decoding ways to have a stunning profile on LinkedIn and also to network their way into the professional world. The participants were exposed to LinkedIn which enables them to showcase their profile, expertise, recommendations, and connections.
Various career opportunities in Petron Malaysia were also exposed during the workshop. Through this exposure, the participants are able to build themselves to become more valuable members of society with the rewarding components and experiences gained through the event. Dr. Yeo Sook Fern, Deputy Dean of Research & Industrial Collaborations, Mr. Kay Wan, Vice President of Business in Junior Chamber International Malacca City Entrepreneur (JCIMCE), Human Resources Programme Lecturers, and committee members also attended the event.