Boosting Career Readiness through Expert Sharing Sessions

In conjunction with the Career Fair 2025, an engaging session titled “Career Insights and Exploration with PwC Malaysia” was held on 15 April 2025 at TM Digital Academy (TMDA). Organised by the PwC Ambassador in collaboration with MMU Career Connect, FOM, and the Career Fair Committee, the event featured Mr. Parash Swaminathan, Director at PwC Malaysia the Permata Dunia class of 2009 from the Faculty of Management, who delivered a keynote on diversity, resilience, and personal branding. The event was graced by Prof. Dr. Wong Eng Kiong, Vice President of Student Experience and Entrepreneurship Development (VP SEED), who delivered the welcoming remarks.

The session also included a dynamic sharing by Ms. Keeshallni and MMU alumna Ms. Sarvin Kaur, who provided valuable recruiter perspectives on resume writing and interview preparation. Their engaging talk equipped students with real-world tips, helping them understand employer expectations and how to position themselves effectively in the job market.

A day earlier, on 14 April 2025, the Career Fair Committee also held a Career Prep Talk at MMU Cinema, Cyberjaya campus. This session focused on professional branding and career readiness. Certified Career Coach Meena G from MG Career Crafters shared resume writing strategies, stressing the importance of customization and clarity. Her session was followed by MMU alumnus Yusri Azpansyah, now Regional Engineer at Fiberail Sdn Bhd, who inspired students with his career journey and advice on navigating the transition to working life.

The session concluded with a peer-led presentation by Devitra Ramachandran, a Yayasan TM Scholar from the Faculty of Applied Communication (FAC). She focused on optimizing LinkedIn profiles and emphasized the importance of building a strong digital presence to attract recruiters. Her relatable and practical approach provided students with confidence to improve their online professional image.