KUALA LUMPUR: Career counsellor Enrich Counselling and Therapy Centre said young workers demand flexibility in their jobs.
Its director, Yvonne Lee, said young workers wanted jobs that allow them to work flexible hours, but did not limit them from using technological gadgets.
She added that the use of gadgets had not only become a must for youth, they also limited their communication skills.
"That will be another reason why the marketability of our youths are deteriorating."
She advised job seekers to consider how they could contribute to the company before becoming choosy about what the company had to offer.
Lee said job hopping was another common practice, largely because loyalty and commitment were lacking among youth.
"They will not learn much if they spend only a short time in a company.
"Besides, changing jobs, too, often reflect their poor attitude."
Employment agency JobStreet.com said among the top reasons why youth failed to get jobs was because they were asking high pay and benefits.
Jobstreet conducted a survey in the third quarter of last year and showed 64 per cent fresh graduates were rejected after an interview.
Advising job seekers to be more open to offers, JobStreet.com country manager Chook Yuh Yng said: "Don't immediately reject an offer because the salary is below expectation. Look at the long-term career growth instead.
"It's best that you gain the relevant experience first.
"Good remuneration package will follow when you have built a good profile for yourself and excelled in your field."
She added that people should be aware of the current market trends.
"Remember that you may be competing against candidates with a few years of working experience that are more attuned and equipped to the market demands and trends," she said.
The survey also indicated that 86 per cent of employers did not discriminate graduates from a specific type of university and did not mind hiring fresh graduates from local public and private universities.
She added that the use of gadgets had not only become a must for youth, they also limited their communication skills.
"That will be another reason why the marketability of our youths are deteriorating."
She advised job seekers to consider how they could contribute to the company before becoming choosy about what the company had to offer.
Lee said job hopping was another common practice, largely because loyalty and commitment were lacking among youth.
"They will not learn much if they spend only a short time in a company.
"Besides, changing jobs, too, often reflect their poor attitude."
Employment agency JobStreet.com said among the top reasons why youth failed to get jobs was because they were asking high pay and benefits.
Jobstreet conducted a survey in the third quarter of last year and showed 64 per cent fresh graduates were rejected after an interview.
Advising job seekers to be more open to offers, JobStreet.com country manager Chook Yuh Yng said: "Don't immediately reject an offer because the salary is below expectation. Look at the long-term career growth instead.
"It's best that you gain the relevant experience first.
"Good remuneration package will follow when you have built a good profile for yourself and excelled in your field."
She added that people should be aware of the current market trends.
"Remember that you may be competing against candidates with a few years of working experience that are more attuned and equipped to the market demands and trends," she said.
The survey also indicated that 86 per cent of employers did not discriminate graduates from a specific type of university and did not mind hiring fresh graduates from local public and private universities.
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