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Talent Attraction Lab

Uncover the drivers that attract and motivate candidates to a role.

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Results are based on
3,706
respondents from a total of 3,706 candidates surveyed April 2024 to May 2024.
Drivers that attract these candidates These are the drivers candidates consider when looking at roles. Drivers are ranked with the most important driver at the top. Expand each driver for more detail.
Compensation & Benefits
16.6%
Work-life balance
14.4%
Career development
13.9%
Management
12.5%
Job security & market position
9.1%
Working environment
8.9%
Job location
6.8%
Organisation
5.1%
Colleagues & co-workers
4.9%
Company reputation
4.8%
Social and Environmental Responsibility
2.2%
Company size
0.7%
Compensation & Benefits
16.6%
Work-life balance
14.4%
Career development
13.9%
Management
12.5%
Job security & market position
9.1%
Working environment
8.9%
Job location
6.8%
Organisation
5.1%
Colleagues & co-workers
4.9%
Company reputation
4.8%
Social and Environmental Responsibility
2.2%
Company size
0.7%
About these candidates
Gender
Male53%
Female45%
Others1%
Age
18 to 247%
25 to 3436%
35 to 4435%
45 to 5419%
55 to 643%
65 to 740%
Prefer not to say0%
Location
Central58%
North18%
South14%
East Malaysia7%
East Coast3%
Others0%
Seniority
Graduate & Junior22%
Mid Level23%
Senior55%
Gender
Male53%
Female45%
Others1%
Age
18 to 247%
25 to 3436%
35 to 4435%
45 to 5419%
55 to 643%
65 to 740%
Prefer not to say0%
Location
Central58%
North18%
South14%
East Malaysia7%
East Coast3%
Others0%
Seniority
Graduate & Junior22%
Mid Level23%
Senior55%
Income (monthly)
Nil income2%
Under MYR 2,50017%
MYR 2,500 - 4,50028%
MYR 4,500 - 7,00019%
MYR 7,000 - 15,00023%
Over MYR 15,0005%
Prefer not to say5%
Education
Secondary school and below11%
Diploma or certificate24%
Degree or postgraduate64%
Others1%
Place of birth
Born in (Local) market99%
Born elsewhere1%
Children in household
Yes47%
No53%
Job ad tip

Attract the right candidates with the right drivers. Here's how to include the key drivers in your ad.

EVP tip

Use drives to boost attraction, engagement and retention. Here's how drivers can guide your Employee Value Proposition (EVP)