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PNB Darby Park

newbie08 — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:18:56 +0800

There's a few job openings for PNB Dary Park and I'm thinking of applying for one of their openings.

I know it's jumping ahead, because i may not even get an interivew or a job offer but I'm just curious.

What's it like working there? Pay? Working culture? And if you left, why did you leave?

Any other frustrated job-seekers?

newbie08 — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:08:33 +0800

Help..

Is anyone else having trouble getting a job/interview?

I came back in December. Been applying since then to many companies, so far just one interview and I failed that one. People have been telling me no one is hiring now and company budgets are being cut.

I'm still applying but my spirits are being dampened and I just don't know what to do. I'm thinking of continuing studies and completing my Masters but that's a lot of money.

I've applied to PWC, GE, and many other companies and I'm also just wondering how long it usually takes to hear back from companies.

Moving back home, away from boyfriend :(

newbie08 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:53:33 +0800

Hi everyone,

So I've met the love of my life here in Melbourne. I know he is because trust me I've been in heaps of relationships gone terribly bad.

Him and I are perfect together. His family have opened their home to me this past year as I couldn't afford rent for my own place, I've been looking for a job since January and haven't been able to find anything. Although for 6 months I did a couple of internship/industry experience.

My parents and I made the deal that if I hadn't found a job by december, I will return to home in KL and get a job there.

So, December is approaching, still no job, got another rejection today and I'm incredibly sad.

Although I know i HAVE to do this to secure my own future. It sucks not working, not doing anything during the day and I can't wait to start building my career and securing my future, so when I think about that.. I know I have to go back to KL.

It's just that him and I have lived together for a year now, we spend our days and weekends together. I feel sad knowing once I go back he won't have much to do as most of his friends have gone back to their home countries.

But again whenever I feel down I just think, I'll get a job, a car, I'll build my future and this doesn't mean the end...right?

There's mobile phones, skype, webcam, plus he can visit me and I can visit him.

I know I have to do this for my own good, but sigh.. i just want to know what you girls think? Has anyone gone through or is going through a similar experience?

I think long distances can work if we try hard enough.

PR Grad in need of advice

newbie08 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:44:39 +0800

Hi everyone,

I'm going back to KL in December and want to start working, hopefully, by January 2009.

I have a degree in public relations and about 1 year worth of industry experience.

I've been scouting places to apply.

I was hoping those who work in these companies can give me a bit of insight to the working environment and culture. What are the benefits like and where you think would be the best company to work for? Or if you have friends that work there and you know the goss, fill me in! hehe

Also if you have further suggestions, or know any other company that I could apply to, please let me know!

So far I have (in no specific order):
Petronas (heard the benefits are good, plus bonus is good too)
Leo Burnett (heard the working culture is very fun and creative)
Edelman
OgilvyPR
JWT Advertising
BBDO KL

Hope I get some replies, this is my first time positng a topic.

Thanks in advance!