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Top jobs on the rise in Malaysia

 

By ANIS FARHANAH MALEK
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KUALA LUMPUR 3 Feb. - The year of 2020 saw unprecedented changes in the workforce.

 

As employees started working remotely, the need for individuals with digital and soft skills rose, according to LinkedIn. 

 

The employment-oriented online service saw that employers had shifted from hiring based on credentials to hiring based on skills held. 

 

Based on a report by LinkedIn titled 'Jobs on the Rise', it found there are 11 categories of most in-demand and emerging jobs in Malaysia as listed below:

 

 

Category

Specific Roles

Skills Required

Digital Content

Editor

Copywriter

Podcaster

Youtuber

Video Editor

Public Speaking

Proofreading

Video Editing

Adobe Premiere Pro

Creative Writing

Software & Technology 

Web Developer

System Analyst

Mobile Application Developer

Full Stack Engineer

Frontend Developer

DevOps Consultant

JavaScript

Web Development

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

MySQL

HTML5

Finance & Insurance

Financial Advisor

Accountant

Financial Planner

Finance Specialist

Insurance Agent

Financial Planning

Insurance

Risk Management

Financial Analysis

Accounting

Digital Marketing

Social Media Manager

Digital Marketing Specialist

Social Media Marketing Specialist

Marketing Specialist

Marketing Analyst

Social Media Marketing

Copywriting

Google Analytics

Lead Generation

Digital Marketing

E-commerce

Online Specialist

Ecommerce Coordinator

Online Marketing

Shopify

E-commerce

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Amazon Seller Central

Business Development and Sales 

Sales Specialist

Account Manager

Account Executive

Business Development Specialist

Negotiation

Account Management

Business Development

Business Planning

Lead Generation

Healthcare/Medical Support

Medical Technologist

Pharmacy Assistant

Healthcare Assistant

Medical Officer

Medical Specialist

Healthcare

Medical Assisting

Pharmaceutics

Medical Education

Clinical Research

Customer Service

Customer Service Executive

Customer Experience Manager

Customer Support Specialist

Contact Center Specialist

Customer Service Team Lead

Contact Centers

Customer Service

Customer Experience

Customer Support

Team Leadership

Technical Support

Healthcare/Medical Frontline

Medical Doctor

General Practitioner

Medical Officer

Nurse

Paramedic

Nursing

Medicine

Healthcare

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Emergency Medicine

Cyber Security Roles

Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Specialist

Cyber Security Consultant

Information Security Specialist

Penetration Testing

Information Security

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Assessment

Supply Chain

Distributor

Logistics Supervisor

Operational Specialist

Logistics Manager

Head Of Supply Chain Management

Operations Management

Supply Chain Management

Warehouse Operations

Logistics Management

Inventory Management

 

 

Head of Asia, Talent and Learning Solutions at LinkedIn, Frank Koo said, the list of jobs on the rise demonstrates that there are still opportunities for job seekers with a range of skills and experience. 

 

Frank Koo
Frank Koo

 

“By adopting a lifelong learning mindset, and being open to picking up new skills through various courses — for example, courses on digital skills or soft skills — workers can prepare themselves to take up these emerging roles,” said him in a statement today. 

 

Notably, one common and overarching trend that LinkedIn has noticed amongst almost all the roles on the list is that almost all may be conducted remotely. 

 

As a result, workers who are equipped with digital skills, even at a basic level, will have an edge in finding employment opportunities within these fields, the report further noted.  

 

According to the report findings, COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of digital platforms in the region whereby 1 in 3 of digital service consumers in Southeast Asia were new to the service. 

 

“We expect that the demand for workers with tech skills will remain, from specialised engineers, to cyber security talent and data analysts,” it said. 

 

Meantime, the rapid adoption of technology has allowed companies to collect large amounts of data, and with it, the potential to unlock new solutions and products.

 

This has led to the demand in roles pertaining to processing, analysing and storing data, as per the report. 

 

Another key trend observed by LinkedIn was the shift online throughout Southeast Asia has brought about an evolution in how brands communication with their consumers. 

 

LinkedIn’s data shows a 48% increase in companies posting on the platform in June 2020, compared to a year earlier.

 

Apart from that, in 2020, while online travel and transport services suffered, e-commerce, online media and food delivery services surged, the report said.

 

“Globally, remote job opportunities on LinkedIn have increased four times since June. 

 

“Professionals with digital skill sets will find themselves at an advantage in seeking employment opportunities within these fields,” it added.  - DagangNews.com