Featured ACIC Alumni: KIRUT

 Hello all..

it's been awhile since the last update and post from the Student Career Development Unit..and the ACIC Alumni..

very very busy mode.

Please forgive me.

Well..here's something to lighten you up :)

It's one of ACIC favourite student.

A very honest, sincere and clean cut lad who started off as 'just-another-student-in-acic'..and now..is a businessman, and on his way to become a Public Officer with the government.

Salute now.. to Kirut @ Mohd Zulazrie.

(DLM October 2008)

Don't get that straight face wrong.

Kirut is far from harm or being bad. He's an example of the loving heart who knows how to climb his way to success..and keeps his feet on the ground.

Read on..on what he has to say..

A very short interview though..:) and a very direct one.

Soalan: Apakah permulaan langkah anda menuju kejayaan?

Kirut: 

1. JANGAN LUPA SOLAT

2. TEPATI MASA

3. JADI DIRI YANG SEBENAR

4. BERSIKAP PROFESIONAL

Soalan: Pengalaman pahit sewaktu di kolej:

Kirut: TIADA AIR PAIP DAN LAMPU SEWAKTU DI HOSTEL,

LEWAT KE KOLEJ

Soalan: Pengalaman manis?

Kirut: DAPAT TEMAN BARU, DAPAT PENSYARAH YANG BAIK, SUKAN MASISWA

Soalan: Tips untuk pelajar2 ACIC?

Kirut: 

- JADIKAN DIRI AND YANG PUNYA MATLAMAT

- MOTIVASIKAN DIRI ANDA

- JADIKAN KOLEJ INI SEBAGAI PERMULAAN LANGKAH ANDA MENUJU KEJAYAAN

- BAHAGI KAN MASA ANDA, KERANA ITU JUGA SALAH SATU DARIPADA KEJAYAAN KITA

Thank you Kirut for your honest opinion.

Wish you all the best in all your future undertakings!

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BORNEO ECOTOURS: Working in a Learning Organization

 

Borneo Eco Tours (BET) has a wide range of job opportunities available from time to time. Anyone with a deep passion for ecotourism, tourism or the environment will find many interesting opportunities at BET. However, qualifications are not limited to these fields. We may consider applications from various people whom possess a wide range of abilities and skills to see if they can fill a role in our company.

All staff at BET has the opportunity to grow their potential. In house trainings are also conducted on a regular basis in different aspects of personal development including financial planning, leadership, public speaking and self-confidence.

1. Purchasing Clerk (Based in Sandakan)

Candidate must possess at least a Primary/Secondary School/"O" Level, any field.

Required skill(s): MS Office.

At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

Preferably Non-Executives specializing in Purchasing/Inventory/Material & Stock Management or equivalent.

Applicants must be willing to work in Sandakan.

2. Fleet Supervisor. (Based in Sandakan)

Candidate must possess at least SPM, a Professional Certificate, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, any field.

Required language(s): Bahasa Malaysia, English

At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

Applicants must be willing to work in Sandakan.

Preferably Non-Executives specializing in In-bound Tour operation.


3. Administration cum Customer Service Officer. (Based in Sukau, Kota Kinabatangan)

Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced / Higher / Graduate Diploma or Professional Certs in any field.

Required language(s): English, Bahasa Malaysia.

Fresh graduates/Entry level applicants are encouraged to apply.

Preferably with minimum 2 years of working experience.

Applicants must be willing to work in Sukau.

Preferably Female candidates


4. Account Assistant (Based in KK)

LCCI Accounting 1 or 2

Min. 2 years experience working in accounting

Able to handle full set account is an advantage



Interested applicant are invited to submit a detailed resume to : jobapplication@borneoecotours.com

(source)

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How To Be More Interesting (In 10 Simple Steps)

1.Go exploring.

Explore ideas, places, and opinions. The inside of the echo chamber is where are all the boring people hang out.

2. Share what you discover.

And be generous when you do. Not everybody went exploring with you. Let them live vicariously through your adventures.

 3. Do something. Anything. 

Dance. Talk. Build. Network. Play. Help. Create. It doesn’t matter what you do, as long as you’re doing it. Sitting around and complaining is not an acceptable form of ‘something,’ in case you were wondering.

4. Embrace your innate weirdness.

No one is normal. Everyone has quirks and insights unique to themselves. Don’t hide these things—they are what make you interesting.

5. Have a cause.

If you don’t give a damn about anything, no one will give a damn about you.

 6. Minimize the swagger.

Egos get in the way of ideas. If your arrogance is more obvious than your expertise, you are someone other people avoid.

7. Give it a shot.

Try it out. Play around with a new idea. Do something strange. If you never leave your comfort zone, you won’t grow.

8. Hop off the bandwagon.

If everyone else is doing it, you’re already late to the party.  Do your own thing, and others will hop onto the spiffy wagon you built yourself. Besides, it’s more fun to drive than it is to get pulled around.

9. Grow a pair.

Bravery is needed to have contrary opinions and to take unexpected paths. If you’re not courageous, you’re going to be hanging around the water cooler, talking about the guy who actually is.

10. Ignore the scolds.

Boring is safe, and you will be told to behave yourself. The scolds could have, would have, should have. But they didn’t. And they resent you for your adventures. 

(source)

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Featured ACIC Alumni: Emilsia Poinggis

Emilsia (left) with her friends

ACIC Alumni welcomes the new year with its Featured Alumni column as the first entry for 2012. Who is it? It's none other than lovely lady, Emilsia Poinggis. 

Taking her Diploma in Leisure Management in ACIC, Emilsia or fondly called Mell, knows that hard work pays. She is now currently attached with Growball Cinemax as an Assistant Supervisor.

Read on an interview with Mell.

Q: How was your study years at ACIC before?

Mell: fantastic + amazing...i enjoy the warm and cosy environment in Almacrest,all the activities(assignment & student council's activity),friendlike lecturers, and cool friends(local & international)

Q: Can you recall your best and worst memories as a student in ACIC?

Mell:best memory = all the activities(beach party,prom night,camping in Kg.Tambatuon,mini banquet,and ect...)

worst memory = none, i think...

Q: Describe your job now.

Mell: Assistant Supervisor = i do not want to consider my job as tedious since there is no easy job in this world, but my job is cool and $$$$$ hehehe...got 2 hours rest(sempat tidur lagi d hostel) and friendly subordinates...

Q: Do you think your years in ACIC has helped in your current work now?

Mell: Yes.

Q: What are the qualities and characteristic needed be in the work position you are now?

Mell: dicipline and hardworking. friendly and approachable.

Q: Where do you see yourself five years from now?

Mell: great career.(if i don’t mess up)

Q: One advice for those who are still searching for a job now.

Mell: i was once a close-minded person, i thought people who wore a smart and nice cloths,sit in front of computer is the one who got the highest salary and a perfect job, but i was wrong. i do not want to be arrogant, but my salary is better than some of my friend, eventhough i'm just in a t-shirt and walking around Growball, sometime became a cashier hehehe.. fresh grads tend to think that they have a diploma, so they should be a manager or at least a supervisor, but without experience, they are nothing. those who are still looking for a job should not be too choosy,it is ok if we start from the entry level,coz' thru' time+experiences,we can get a great job in the future.(in short, sabar ja la for 2-3 years huhuhuhu)

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How to Become a Divemaster: Jeson Polimin

Ever wanted to be a divemaster..or get that diving licence..for so long?

Jeson Polimin, one of ACIC successful graduate has earn the title and on his way to a fruitful career as a divemaster with a leisure company in the near future.

Meet Jeson in his diving suit.

Jeson was originally from the October 2006 intake for the Diploma in Leisure Management programme.

Read on Jeson's bitter sweet memories in AlmaCrest and his future planning.

1. How was your time in ACIC before?

Jeson:  My time was GREAT!! full of fun and joy. all the environment, students and lecturer is good. I have a great memories that I never forget. 

2. Do you have any favourite subjects?

Jeson:  My favourite subject is (apa suda nama subjek yg mr chong ajar tu? lupa suda oh..hehe)  

3. What was the greatest challenge being a student in ACIC before?

Jeson:   The greatest challenge when I was in ACIC is assigment and when go outside to do some research. But it was fun also. 

4. What are you up to now?

Jeson:  Well, now I'm working at Layang-Layang Island Resort as a divemaster. 

5. You are a PADI divemaster. Share with us how you gain the title.

Jeson:  how I gain the title. Ok. it started when I attended an interview where there offer diving courses. This course is managed by the JPSM (Jabatan Pembangunan Sumber Manusia) and the course is fully sponsored by JPSM. after that, I was called up for this course is conducted over 2 months. During that period I and the participants were given a practical hands on training and taught by professional instructors. It is also my hobby-cum-work. hehe .. 

6. What is the hardest part in earning the diving licence?

Jeson:   The most difficult part is the last test Divemaster license which I have changed the diving equipment using just a pair of breathing apparatus in the water or it is called buddy breathing. everything is done in the water. 

7. What are your future planning?

Jeson:  My future planning is I want to open a dive shop. 

8. Any advice for those who want to have a diving licence?

Jeson:  My advice is, who would like to take this license even as a hobby or work in the field of diving. Do not hesitate or be afraid because this area is especially fun in the water of life. It also taught by qualified and professional instructors.

Jeson and the October 2006 group.

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The Cost $$ of Studying Abroad: Bismar

If you are thinking of studying abroad but does not have a clue about the cost and money matters..then all your questions are answered today.

Bismar, who has shared previously with the ACIC alumni on the lifestyle as a student studying in a foreign country, will share with us again today on the financial aspect of it.

He is currently taking the BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality management course in the University of SUnderland, U.K.

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Assistant Events Manager/ Coordinator/Admin

Love organizing event?

Want to make it into a career?

email me your resume now to apply

nancy@almacrest.edu.my

don't just read..ya

ACT.

An event form is seeking suitable candidates for the following positions to join the company.

ASSISTANT EVENTS MANAGER

- degree/diploma in event management/business/marketing/leisure/tourism

- minimum 2- 3 years working experience in similar capacity

- sound knowledge in handling events/functions

- computer literate and competent in both spoken and written Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Chinese.

- good interpersonal and communication skills

- able to work with independently with minimum supervision

EVENTS COORDINATOR

-diploma event management/business/marketing/leisure/tourism

- minimum 3 years working experience in handling events or similar capacity.

- computer literate and competent in both spoken and written Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Chinese.

- good interpersonal and communication skills

ADMINISTRATOR cum COORDINATOR

- STPM/SPM qualification or equivalent. 

- fresh graduates are encourage to apply

- minimum 3 years working experience in related field

-result oriented and willing to work in accordance to mall requirments

- willing to work on shifts

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Entry Salary For Fresh Graduate

One of the most frequently asked question by fresh graduate during interview is on the entry salary. For easy reference, based on my research, I compile the entry salary for fresh graduate in Malaysia. The list will be categorised by industry.

Management Trainee

The average salary for Management Trainee is RM2,000. Anyway let see what is the rate paid by organisation.

SOURCE

Management Trainee Salary
Astro	RM2,000
Glomac	RM1,800
Hong Leong	RM2,500
Malaysia Airlines (MAS)	RM2,200
FSTEP	RM2,200
Nestle	RM2,700
Sime Darby	RM1,500

Permanent/Contract Employment

Oils & Gas Salary
Petronas	RM4,000
Shell	RM2,800
Scomi	RM2,500
FMCG Industry Salary
Bayer Pharmaceutical	RM2,400 + 800
Colgate	RM3,000
P&G	RM3,600
Unilever	RM2,500
Automotive Industry
Honda	RM2,300
Proton	RM2,450
Perodua	RM2,200
Manufacturing Industry
British Tobacco	RM3,300
HICOM Diecasting	RM2,000
JVC	RM2,500
Pharmaniaga	RM2,000
Seagate (Johor)	RM2,500
Shimano	RM2,500
Unisem Advanpak	RM2,500
WRP (Salak Tinggi	RM1,900

Accounting/ Banking

Consulting/Accounting Salary
KPMG	RM2,400
RBC Dexia	RM3,300
Banking/Financial Industry Salary
Ambank	RM2,300
AEO Credit	RM2,000
Bank Rakyat	RM1,800
Bank Islam	RM2,250
iCIMB	RM1,900
HSBC (Global Support)	RM1,800
Bursa Malaysia	RM2,000
OCBC	RM2,600
Public Bank	RM2,800
RHB Bank	RM2,200
SME Bank	RM2,250
Stand Shart (SCOPE)	RM1,800
Insurance/Takaful Industry
Great Eastern	RM2,000
MAA	RM1,800
Pan Global	RM2,000

Telco/IT

IT/Telco Salary
MIMOS	RM2,500
MDC	RM2,413
TM Berhad (1st Class Degree)	RM2,800
TM Berhad (Non 1st Class Degree)	RM2,600
VADS	RM1,700

Note : TM RM2,147 for contract, Mimos RM3,500 for masters, MDC RM1,500 for diploma

Property/Construction

Property/Construction
Gamuda	RM2,000

Gaji Kerajaan

Malaysia Government Salary
	PTD	Engineer
Basic	RM1,993	RM2,080
COLA	RM100	RM300
PSA	RM300	RM250
Housing	RM250	RM300
TOTAL	RM2,693	RM2,930

Semi Goverment

Semi Government
LHDN	RM2,700
Securities Commission	RM2,500

Sales Position

Sales Position Salary
Bank Islam	RM1,500
CIMB	RM2,200
Citibank	RM1,500
Maybank	RM1,800

Others

Others
Sepang Circuit (SIC)	RM1,500
MOFAZ	RM1,700

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