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TikTok trend sparks discussion on career mismatches

by StudyMalaysia.com on January 16, 2025 | Top Stories, Campus News

TikTok trend sparks discussion on career mismatches - StudyMalaysia.com

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: https://thesun.my/malaysia-news/tiktok-trend-sparks-discussion-on-career-mismatches-LF13526805

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