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A packed hall of visitors cheering at the National Career Fair
The National Career Fair · Held every year

Malaysia's National Career Discovery Event.

100+ employers and 10,000+ career opportunities at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. Free for every visitor, with free shuttles from KL Sentral and Sunway Putra Mall.

Why it matters

Held only once a year, and worth the wait.

“You’re in good hands. Malaysia’s most anticipated career discovery event is the result of a full year of careful planning, curated with HR leaders from top organisations to support your career journey. Held only once a year, it offers rare access to real recruiters and decision-makers: make every conversation count.”

Ben Ho, Chief Executive Officer, Talentbank
A crowd of candidates gathered in front of the National Career Fair banner
Candidates arrive early and queue.
On the day

More than booths. A day that moves your career.

Meet employers face to face, then use the rest of the day to sharpen how you present yourself.

Mentor Hot Seats

One-to-one time with the people who hire: resume reviews and mock interviews, free.

Ask Me Anything

Short, open conversations with corporate mentors. Bring your toughest questions.

Resume Clinic

Professionals show you where to sharpen your CV, so it stands out to recruiters.

Career Power Talks

Industry leaders on today's job market, acing interviews and building a network.

LinkedIn Profile Review

One-to-one guidance from LinkedIn representatives on making your profile work.

LinkedIn Photoshoot

A professional portrait taken on the day, ready for LinkedIn and your career profiles.

Your Work Animal

Find how you work best with the free Menagerie Method assessment, at the venue.

The Career Playbook

Pick up a copy of the Career Playbook and have Ben sign it on the day.

Two Apple Watches, one in midnight and one in starlight
Win at the fair

10 Apple Watches to win: five on each day.

Redeem your lucky draw ticket at the check-in counter when you arrive, then stay and talk to employers. You could win an Apple Watch at any draw.

  • 5 draws a dayAt 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm, with one Apple Watch each time, on both days.
  • Nothing to buyJust attend and engage with the employers.
  • One prize eachEnter as many draws as you like. Each person can win once.

Terms and conditions apply.

Track record

Three editions. One promise.

Since the first edition in 2024, each National Career Fair has been graced by the nation's leadership in government and higher education.

  1. 20241st edition · 19 & 20 October

    Graced by Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia

  2. 20252nd edition · 14 & 15 June

    Graced by Hon. Senator Dato' Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry bin Abdul Kadir, Minister of Higher Education

  3. 20263rd edition · 27 & 28 June

    Graced by Ahmad Rizal bin Adnan, Deputy Director-General of Higher Education (Research and International), Department of Higher Education

100+Employers each year
10,000+Career opportunities
3Editions at MITEC since 2024
FreeFor every visitor
Visitors and crew gathered for a group photo beneath the fair's banner and the wall of employers
Once a year, the hall fills. National Career Fair, MITEC, Kuala Lumpur.
Getting there

Leave the car. Take the free shuttle.

Free shuttle buses run throughout the fair between MITEC and two train hubs, and our crew at each stop will point you the right way.

The free shuttle

Free shuttle services
Pick-upDrop-offRuns
KL Sentral (KLIA Ekspres Departure Hall)MITEC, South Entrance8am to 5pm
Sunway Putra Mall (Main Entrance)MITEC, South Entrance8am to 5pm
MITEC, South EntranceKL Sentral and Sunway Putra Mall11am to 8pm
Visitors boarding a free RapidKL shuttle bus A double-decker shuttle at its stop, beside the free shuttle sign

Other ways to get there

By train

Get off at KL Sentral or Sunway Putra Mall. Our crew will guide you to the free shuttle.

By e-hailing

Book a ride to MITEC, Kuala Lumpur, with the e-hailing app you use.

By car

Parking at MITEC is limited. Nearby, within a short walk: The MET Corporate Towers (7 minutes), Medan Selera Jalan Duta (9), Kompleks Mahkamah Kuala Lumpur (10), Menara MATRADE (12), Arte Mont Kiara (12), Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan (13) and Publika Shopping Gallery (22).

Why attend

Six reasons to be there.

  1. Premium salaries

    Openings with salaries of up to RM 10,000, for roles with real potential.

  2. Learn different industries

    See the paths, skills and qualifications behind careers you may not have considered.

  3. Exclusive job listings

    Roles from top employers that you will not always find advertised.

  4. Face time with top employers

    Talk to recruiters and decision-makers in person, not through a portal.

  5. Practise networking

    Introduce yourself, hold a conversation and build relationships with leading graduate employers.

  6. Vote for preferred employers

    Have your say in the Graduates' Choice Award, with tech gadgets to be won.

Roles you will find

  • Accounting, audit & taxation
  • Banking
  • Business management
  • Consulting
  • Creative
  • Customer service
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Human resources
  • Marketing
  • Project management
  • Supply chain
  • Sales
  • Tech
  • and more
Supported by

Backed by higher education institutions across Malaysia.

Public universities, private universities and university colleges support the fair, so what we build stays in step with what the education sector and industry need.

  • Universiti Malaya
  • Universiti Sains Malaysia
  • Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Universiti Putra Malaysia
  • Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Universiti Utara Malaysia
  • Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
  • Universiti Malaysia Sabah
  • Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
  • Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
  • Universiti Teknologi MARA
  • Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
  • Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
  • Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
  • Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah
  • Universiti Malaysia Perlis
  • Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin
  • Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
  • Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia
  • AIMST University
  • Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
  • Curtin University Malaysia
  • DRB-HICOM University
  • HELP University
  • Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
  • IMU University
  • Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur
  • INTI International University & Colleges
  • MAHSA University
  • Management and Science University
  • MMU Malaysia
  • SEGi University & Colleges
  • Sunway University
  • Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak
  • Taylor's University
  • UCSI University
  • UNITAR International University
  • UNIMEL
  • Universiti Kuala Lumpur
  • Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
  • Universiti Tenaga Nasional
  • Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
  • University of Nottingham Malaysia
  • University of Reading Malaysia
  • University of Southampton Malaysia
  • UOW Malaysia
  • Xiamen University Malaysia
In pictures

A day like no other.

Questions

Asked and answered.

When and where is the next National Career Fair?

At MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. The dates of the next edition are on our events calendar.

Is it free to attend?

Yes. Registration is free, and so are the shuttle buses from KL Sentral and Sunway Putra Mall. Register at nationalcareerfair.io (opens in a new tab).

Who can come?

University students, graduates looking for work, and working adults at every stage of their career. Persons with disabilities are welcome too.

How do I get there without a car?

Take the train to KL Sentral or Sunway Putra Mall, then the free shuttle to MITEC's South Entrance. Shuttles to MITEC run from 8am to 5pm, and back from 11am to 8pm.

Can I get my resume reviewed?

Yes, free, at the Mentor Hot Seats Zone and the Resume Clinic on the day.

What should I bring?

Several copies of an up-to-date resume, a short introduction of yourself, and a list of the employers you most want to meet. Research them before the day.

How does the Apple Watch lucky draw work?

There are 10 Apple Watches to win, five on each of the two days, with a draw at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. Redeem your lucky draw ticket at the check-in counter and stay engaged with employers. There is nothing to buy, and each person can win once. Terms and conditions apply.

We are an employer. How do we exhibit?

Tell us you are interested through the fair's employer page (opens in a new tab), where you can fill in a short form, book a call or WhatsApp Li Kiat. Book early to secure your slot.