Career tips
Practical guides for job hunting in Malaysia, from your first resume to negotiating an offer.
Salary & BenefitsBudget 2027: what it means for your salary, tax and job search
The RM2,000 minimum wage, a new RM2,500 floor for graduates, lower income tax for the M40 and PTPTN relief.
22 October 2026 · 9 min
Career GrowthHow to spot a fake job offer: 9 warning signs
A real employer never asks you to pay for a job. Nine signs an offer is a scam, how to check it, and what to do if you have already replied.
21 October 2026 · 3 min
WorkplaceRetrenched in Malaysia? What to do in the first 60 days
The documents to ask for, the benefits you may be owed, how to claim EIS before the 60-day deadline, and how to explain it at your next interview.
21 October 2026 · 4 min
Career GrowthJob hopping in Malaysia: how to explain a CV with short stints
Changing jobs often is no longer an automatic red flag. What hiring managers still look for, and how to present your moves as growth.
21 October 2026 · 3 min
Career GrowthWorking in Singapore or staying in KL: the real numbers for 2026
Work pass salary floors, tax residency, CPF, the JB commute and the exchange rate, checked against official sources as of October 2026.
20 October 2026 · 8 min
Career GrowthWhat employers see when you apply on Eternity Job
An application here carries your whole profile, not just your CV. What the employer sees, what they can filter on, and what stays private.
20 October 2026 · 8 min
Resume & Cover LetterResume format in Malaysia: what to include, and what to leave out
Your IC number, race and religion don't belong on a Malaysian resume. Here is what does, with a header you can copy.
20 October 2026 · 8 min
Interview TipsHow to answer "What is your expected salary?" on the form and in the interview
When to give a number and when to hold back, how to set a range, and why you should count EPF, allowances and bonus. With scripts you can use.
20 October 2026 · 8 min
Career GrowthHow to read company reviews before you apply
One angry review tells you about one bad month. Here is how to read company and interview reviews on Eternity Job for the patterns that matter.
20 October 2026 · 8 min
Interview TipsFollowing up after an interview, with email templates you can copy
When to send a thank-you note, how long to wait before chasing, and how to reply to a rejection. Templates for each, written for Malaysian employers.
20 October 2026 · 8 min
Interview TipsQuestions to ask at the end of an interview, and which to save for later
Good questions about the role, the team, your manager and your growth, what each one tells you, and what not to ask first.
20 October 2026 · 8 min
Interview Tips"Tell me about yourself": a structure that works, with three example answers
Answer it in about 90 seconds using present, past and future, with example answers for a fresh graduate, a mid-career hire and a career switcher.
20 October 2026 · 5 min