Facebook events and promoters group pages which you can simply join if you like. Usually without any issue.

When there's a job posting, the sooner you get in touch, the better. I applied to maybe around 20 jobs before I finally get a respond. Usually the ones that will not reply are those on job portals. Mainly bcos by the time you came across anything and submit your profile, there would be tons of application already being sent. And you wouldn't even be aware of your lateness bcos they would not usually show the time and date of the job posting for you to keep track.

I applied mine about an hour or 2 after the job posting and got a call an hour later. Special thanks to Ka Mun for coming across the post 2 minutes after they've posted on FB ahah. Also if you don't get a reply within 2 working days, move on. Considering I got a call so quickly, I'd say they'll contact you back within the same day if you are really needed.

How's the pay?

From the ones I see, ranging from RM80 to RM120 per day. Usually RM100/day. For a 11-9 job, it is a good deal. 

Which day of the week should I expect to work as a promoter?

Weekends. And holidays. Expecting a promoters's job on weekdays is quite limited for malls and hypermarkets because the crowd isn't as many, so the need for promoters can be very minimal. Plus, take note that jobs on weekdays as a promoter will be even more tiring, when the pay are equally the same. You gotta stand and wait for some sort of crowd to make an ambush, but at the same time you know it ain't happening bcos everyone else's working.

What self-profile should I send in?

Usually they would ask for basic details (name, age, IC, address, etc.) and the crucial of all - your working experiences. Having a resume that you can just copy paste around is good enough for this kind of job. 

Before applying for promoter's jobs, it's best to have a proper part time beforehand so you can get a picture of what these jobs usually need (like doing product sampling, in-store promoting, concept of FIFO and etc.). Basically, having basic working background would boost your chance on getting the job. This is because employers usually need promoters in an urgent manner and training a complete newbie isn't exactly easy and can be time consuming. Some jobs may be easy enough to not require any sort of experience, but just keep this in mind.

Do they provide training?

Some yes, but don't expect a step-by-step run down of what-to-do kind of training. You'll probably just be given a quick briefing regarding the product you are promoting and things that you should know (like sales target and the targeting audience). However, your actual work usually requires more of self-learning on what to do because most things they would've assumed that you already know.

I am a Malay/ Chinese/ Indian. I am a male/ female. I only know Malay/ English/ Mandarin. Will there be a job for me?

Absolutely. However based on what I see, most job calls for female, then mostly Chinese. Next is speaking in Mandarin/ Cantonese. But if you aren't female or aren't Chinese or don't know any Chinese Language, it's OK. You just need to find harder. Those are just the majority aspects for this kind of job.

That's all from me. Good luck on your job hunting! Remember, being a bum isn't always bad... Lol jk, go get a job!

Dropping by,

Melynn.