NIBONG TEBAL, 14 April 2023 – The Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Professor Dato' Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed urged students to step out of their comfort zones and try to pursue something that they have not considered before.

Speaking to the audience at the launching of Career Fair 2023 at the USM Engineering Campus recently, Rahman believed that this is necessary, especially when the future is uncertain and a job market that is changing rapidly.

He also said with their newly-obtained degree and despite having graduated from various fields, all recent fresh graduates now share one common goal, that is they are all looking forward to a similar future in their professional lives.

“One that is satisfying, pays well and has a clear career path in career advancement,” said Rahman.

During the speech, Rahman also expressed his gratitude to all the companies that have contributed to Career Fair 2023, and which have provided USM with a lot of advantages as well as realising an excellent platform for the students to interact with various employers, while learning about the diverse range of career opportunities available to them.

“As for the companies, this is an excellent opportunity to recruit any potential employee or intern among the high-quality graduates.

“I am certain that our students will seize the opportunities presented to them today and I hope the products (graduates) of USM will leave an indelible mark on the world in whatever endeavour they pursue,” he said.

Rahman was also very impressed with the organisation of this flagship annual event by the USM Division of Student Development Affairs and Alumni (BHEPA) and the level of commitment shown by the Secretariat comprising of the Engineering students in successfully holding this event entirely in the physical mode this year.

Meanwhile, representing a Platinum Sponsor of Career Fair 2023, Malaysia Talent Supply Module Director of Huawei Technologies (M) Sdn. Bhd., Calvin Lee said, as a company that operates in the technology industry, they recognise the importance of nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth and development.

Therefore, Huawei Technologies (M) Sdn. Bhd. is proud to be part of this event held by the USM Engineering Campus, which brings together individuals from many fields having a passion for engineering and a desire to learn more about the latest developments in that field.

“Everyone aspires to land a job with a clear growth potential since it assures a bright and prosperous future.

“The participating companies step up in this situation by giving the students access to a developing platform and as a result, the next generation of millennials who will strive for a sustainable future is created by exposing USM students to a wide range of networks with several target companies,” he added.

With a total participation from 60 companies including one Platinum sponsor, five Gold sponsors, eight Silver sponsors and seven Bronze sponsors, USM Career Fair 2023 was conducted for two days from 12 until 13 April at the Main Hall (Dewan Utama) of the USM Engineering Campus.

Also in attendance from USM were Professor Ir. Dr. Abdul Latif Ahmad (Board of Governors member); Professor Dr. Azlinda Azman (Deputy Vice-Chancellor Student Development Affairs and Alumni); Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Shahrel Azmin Sundi@ Suandi (Dean, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering); Kee Kang Yik (3^rd year student, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Head of USM Career Fair 2023 Secretariat); and the Engineering campus community.   

Text: Siti Faizah Abdul Halim & Tan Ewe Hoe/Photo: Muhammad Taufik Abdul Rahman