Jobs that keep us going during the Covid-19 pandemic
by StudyMalaysia.com on March 25, 2020 | Top Stories
Following the Covid-19 outbreak across the globe and the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in Malaysia, the government has issued a Movement Restriction Order which will be in place nationwide from 18-14 April 2020.
While most of us are confined at home during this time, there are many people out there who need to continue working. Among them are those who work in these industries: banking and finance, broadcasting, defence and security, food service, healthcare, oil and gas, transportation, utilities, and others.
Let’s take a look at some of these jobs. Would you like a career that puts you at the front line in times of crises?

Doctor
Interest code: Investigative, Social, Realistic

Nurse
Interest code: Social, Investigative, Conventional

Pharmacist
Interest code: Investigative, Conventional, Social

Health Educators
Interest code: Social, Enterprising

Medical Lab Technologist
Interest code: Investigative, Realistic, Conventional

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Interest code: Investigative, Social, Realistic

Financial or Bank Managers
Interest code: Enterprising, Conventional

Insurance Sales Agents
Enterprising, Conventional, Social

Business Analysts
Interest code: Investigative, Enterprising, Conventional

Human Resource Managers
Interest code: Enterprising, Social, Conventional

TV Producers
Interest code: Enterprising, Artistic

Journalists and Reporters
Interest code: Artistic, Enterprising, Investigative

Radio and TV Announcers
Interest code: Artistic, Enterprising, Social

AV Equipment Technicians
Interest code: Realistic, Investigative, Conventional

Telecommunication System Managers
Interest code: Realistic, Enterprising, Conventional

Mechanical Engineers
Interest code: Investigative, Realistic, Conventional

Legislators
Interest code: Enterprising, Social

Immigration and Customs Inspectors
Interest code: Conventional, Enterprising, Realistic

Chemical Plant and System Operators
Interest code: Realistic, Conventional

Power Plant Operators
Interest code: Realistic, Conventional

Firefighters
Interest code: Realistic, Social, Enterprising

Police Patrol Officer
Interest code: Realistic, Social, Enterprising

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
Interest code: Realistic, Conventional

Health and Safety Officers
Interest code: Investigative, Conventional

Epidemiologists
Interest code: Investigative, Social

Medical Scientists
Interest code: Investigative, Realistic, Artistic

Cooks
Interest code: Realistic, Enterprising

Social Workers
Interest code: Social, Investigative

Logistics Managers
Interest code: Enterprising, Conventional

Commercial Pilots
Interest code: Realistic, Investigative, Enterprising

Ambulance Drivers
Interest code: Realistic, Social

Farmers
Interest code: Enterprising, Realistic, Conventional

Network Engineers
Interest code: Realistic, Enterprising, Conventional

Online or E-commerce Merchants
Interest code: Enterprising, Conventional, Realistic
While some of these careers are pretty interesting, they might not be what you’re looking for. Would you like to find out more about which careers or fields of study is a good fit for you?
The @interest.studymalaysia.com can help students like you to identify your interests and abilities in relation to 27 fields of study and then narrow down the career options that are a good fit for you.
Are you ready? Take the test now at interest.studymalaysia.com!
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