If you’ve ever tried applying (or still are in the process) for a job, you’d know how stressful and disappointing it is to be rejected multiple times.
A man from Ipoh is still on the search of a job that would pay him based on his qualifications even after he attended more than 50 job interviews, highlighting the plight faced by many graduates today.
M’sian man fails to land a job after more than 50 interviews
Speaking to Sinar Harian about his unfortunate situation, Khairul Akmal said he had graduated from university six years ago and went for more than 50 job interviews in hopes of securing employment.
Sadly, none of them came to fruition, leaving him in a limbo.
Every time I go for an interview, one of the responses I get is that they can’t afford to hire me because I have a degree.
“In fact, I apply every year through the Public Services Commission (SPA) and the Education Services Commission (SPP), but I still haven’t been called in,” he said.
Works as delivery rider & vendor to survive
With no solution to his job hunt in sight, Khairul said he now works as a delivery rider and night market vendor to make ends meet.
The father of one added that his inability to land a job has placed a huge financial burden on him as he had student loans to repay.
“Honestly, I don’t mind being offered a low salary as long as the job has flexible hours and is stable, but I’ve yet to be fortunate enough to get such an offer,” he added.
Khairul, who holds a Business Management degree, said he has continued his interest in business by selling crispy fried sambal at Station 18.
“I’m still looking for space and opportunities in any kind of job while continuing to strengthen our small business to sustain my family’s livelihood.
“Even though I have a degree, I’m willing to do any job just to keep going.”
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