Local Organization To Help Identify IT Talent
By Nasroul Hizam

Bandar Seri Begawan - With an increasing demand for IT specialists in Brunei, a non-profit IT organisation is aiming to make Bruneians more marketable in the local and international market.

Mohd Haziq Kenny Wong Abdullah, a member of Infocom Federation Brunei's (IFB) executive council, highlighted the need for reducing dependence on overseas experts and to start drawing from untapped local human resources.

During a briefing with potential recruiters at the Ministry of Finance, the IFB will offer a solution to Brunei Darussalam's IT woes with the organising of Brunei ICT Career Day scheduled for May 3 to 4, 2008 at the International Convention Centre.

The first of its kind to be held, a flagship event organised by the non-profit organisation and supported by both government agencies and private bodies, with the intention of producing local IT professionals to support e-government initiatives.

Another objective of the event is to bring ICT education service providers and ICT professional recruiters together under one roof to help interested locals meet up with potential employers.

With exhibitions and ample chances for walk-in interviews, the open concept of the ICT Career Day would allow interested visitors to ask questions and even submit their applications to the recruiters.

In addition, those who are interested in obtaining IT certifications can also enquire on courses that are available.

The IFB hopes that with the success of the event, Brunei would then be able to have a reliable ICT professional database to cater to those in need of specialists.

It would also be able to allow the organisation to compile analytical reports, including the need for ICT professional skills, and recommendations of introducing applicable ICT courses in higher learning institutions to meet the career demand in the ICT industry.

Pg Sarimah Pg Haji Abd Latiff, secretariat of IFB, explained that the event is targeted at both fresh graduates interested in IT careers, as well as current IT professionals looking for better opportunities. Sheikh Abas Sheikh Mohamad stressed the need for creating pathways for future generations and opens up avenues for employment and builds a substantial pool of local IT professionals.

A potential recruiter voiced out how there is a need for a give and take relationship between the IFB and employers where there should be sharing of information.

Based on her experience, another recruiter professed the need for certified and skilled people but the main problem is finding the "right people" for the job.

Locals, regardless of their knowledge and certification, still need experience and exposure to be on the same playing field as their foreign counterparts, she added.-- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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