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Q: What is Navigate Your Career?
A: Navigate Your Career (NYC) is a corporate road show programme for local undergraduates organised by MISC Berhad. The purpose of the NYC programme is to address the lack of soft skills amongst local undergraduates. This "lack of soft skills" has often been cited by employers as the main reason why some 70,000 graduates last year were unable to secure jobs. NYC helps undergraduates understand what soft skills are and the importance of these skills in a real-life work environment. This knowledge will be shared through a fun learning experience via workshop sessions conducted by professional trainers, as well as dialogue sessions with company executives from MISC. Apart from that, there will also be an Infotainment Booth at the road show where you can test your soft skills. Other attractions include attractive book discounts from MPH, grooming tips from Sparksmanshop and great prizes to be won

Q: Who should attend NYC workshop and dialogue sessions?
A: NYC programme is open to ALL students. However each session is limited to 120 seats. We urge you to take advantage of the early-bird registration to reserve your seat. Registrations can be made by calling the NYC Hotline at 03-2275 3838

Q: How can the workshop help me?
A: The workshop will help you determine your key strengths and weaknesses in the area of soft skills. Should you have any queries or require guidance following the road show, please write to us at MISC via the NYC website: http://www.navigate.com.my. Ultimately, the onus is on you to further develop and improve your soft skills to enhance your employability.

Q: What are the topics covered in the workshop?
A: The workshop sessions will be carried out over three days. Each day will focus on a different soft skill, namely Resourcefulness, Speech & Presentation and Teamwork. Please refer to the workshop schedule for details.

Q: How do I register for the workshop?
A: There are 3 ways to register:
a. NYC hotline: 03 2275 3838
b. Email: navigate@miscbhd.com
c. Or check with the Student Affairs Department (HEP) or Pusat Kerjaya & Kaunseling at the respective universities.

Q: Do I have to attend all three workshops? How long is each session?
A: Attendance is not compulsory. However, it is highly recommended that you attend all three topics. Each session of the workshop is two hours long, followed by a 30-minute dialogue session. Please refer to the workshop schedule for details.

Q: How much is the participation fee for the workshop & dialogue sessions?
A: The NYC programme is free of charge and open to all students.

Q: Do I need permission from my lecturers to attend the workshop and dialogue sessions?
A: It is definitely wise to inform your lecturers beforehand. You will also receive a certificate of participation for attending.

Q: Who are the workshop trainers?
A: The workshops will be conducted by professional trainers from Learning Edge Consultants. Established in 1999, Learning Edge believes training providers should deliver results - not just programmes. Due to their vast experience and knowledge, Learning Edge has worked with a variety of clients in various industries in Malaysia. Their strength is in combining expertise and real-world experience to provide solutions to continuously develop one's self.

Q: Will we be given assignments?
A: NYC is meant to enhance your soft skills without adding to your already strenuous academic workload. Hence, there will not be any assignments post workshop sessions.

Q: What will I gain from the dialogue session?
A: You will have the opportunity to speak with MISC industry experts who will share their real-life working experiences on why it is important to have good soft skills in the work environment. Learn from their experiences and see how good soft skills can have a positive impact on business, promotion opportunities, office morale and more.

Q: Where will the workshops & dialogue sessions be held?
A: Please refer to the workshop schedule for details.

Q: Will I receive a certificate of participation?
A: Yes, each attendee will be given a certificate of participation; however you will need to complete at least one workshop and dialogue session.

Q: What other attractions are there at the road shows besides the workshops and dialogue sessions?
A: Apart from our workshops and dialogue sessions, we will also have an Infotainment Booth : a fun interactive zone where you can test your soft skills. Here you can a) Take a personality test b) Enjoy discounts on various self-development books c) Get great grooming tips from Sparksmanshop

Q: Can I participate in the NYC Programme in another university other than my own?
A: Not at the moment. However, we will be bringing the programme to your university soon. Please check our website regularly for details.

Q: Will MISC provide job-matching services after the workshop?
A: The NYC programme is not a recruitment drive. It is purely a Corporate Social Responsibility programme by MISC to help local students enhance their employability. However do look out for our graduate recruitment programme, or vacancies at www.misc.com.my and apply within.

Q: Will attending the workshop help me with a job placement at MISC?
A: NYC is not a recruitment drive by MISC. However do look out for our graduate recruitment programme, or vacancies at www.misc.com.my and apply within.

Q: Could you tell more about MISC?
A: MISC Berhad (MISC), a subsidiary of PETRONAS, is the leading international maritime transportation and logistics service provider focusing on energy transportation. Please visit our website www.misc.com.my for more information