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Make Your Next Move, The Best Move!
Make Your Next Move, Your Best Move!
A practical guide for students, graduates, and young professionals who want to start strong, grow fast, and build a meaningful career with clarity and confidence.
For those exploring courses, passions, and future goals. Learn how to plan ahead, choose wisely, and start your career journey with intention—not confusion.
If you’re unsure what comes after graduation, this book gives you practical steps to find clarity, build confidence, and secure your first job with purpose.
Ideal for those navigating the early years of work. Learn how to grow fast, build credibility, avoid career traps, and thrive in any environment.
Packed with practical insights, proven strategies, and personal lessons from Ben Ho’s own career and entrepreneurship journey—this book guides you from university to your first job and through your first five years at work, helping you grow with clarity, confidence, and direction.
The Career Playbook was soft launched by Deputy Minister of Higher Education Malaysia, YB Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, reflecting the Ministry’s commitment to graduate employability and future-ready skills. This milestone marks the start of our mission to guide students and young professionals in building purposeful and successful careers.
Ben Ho is the CEO of Talentbank and one of the most recognised voices in the field of graduate employability across the region. With almost two decades of hands-on experience, Ben has worked closely with ministries, top employers, and leading universities to bridge the gap between education and the working world. His mission has remained consistent-to help graduates build careers that are not only successful, but deeply meaningful.
Ben is the visionary behind several industry-shaping initiatives, including the Graduates' Choice Award, Employers' Choice Award, Talentbank Career Fair, National Career Fair, Sector-Focused Career Fairs, and Campus Job Fairs. His work has become the benchmark for campus recruitment and employer branding, benefitting students, institutions, and companies alike.
Highly respected by FORTUNE 500 companies and reputable universities such as University of Malaya, Sunway University, and many more, Ben has cultivated strong partnerships across sectors. He and his team have supported millions of students over the years, helping them gain clear clarity, industry exposure, and access to meaningful job opportunities.
He is a sought-after speaker at universities, corporate events and career conferences, where he shares practical insights on graduate readiness, employability and entrepreneurship. Each year, Ben leads national scale surveys involving thousands of students and employers, producing valuable data that supports evidence-based decisions in the world of talent development.
Recognised as Movers & Shakers Award winner, Ben is widely regarded as a trendsetter in the graduate space. He doesn't just respond to industry changes-he helps shape them.
In Career Playbook, Ben distills years of field-tested strategies to guide students and young professionals as they navigate university life, secure their first job, and thrive in the workplace. His advise is trusted by employers, respected by academia and valued by the next generation of talent.
Don’t wait until you’re lost in your career to start figuring it out. The earlier you start, the clearer your path becomes. Thousands have already taken the first step—now it’s your turn. Purchase the Career Playbook today and move forward with confidence.
Ben Ho has spent almost 2 decades helping students become highly employable and connecting them to top employers. This book captures the lessons, mistakes, and strategies he’s seen firsthand—written to guide those who are just starting out.
Absolutely. The book covers topics like climbing the career ladder, building confidence, managing people, and avoiding early-career mistakes. It’s especially helpful if you’re in your first job or looking to reset your direction.
Most universities focus on academic knowledge. This book fills the gap by teaching you how to thrive in the real working world—how to find the right job, build your personal brand, speak confidently, and succeed in your first few years.
This is a practical, straightforward guide written in a conversational tone. It’s filled with real advice, mindset tips, and strategies based on almost two decades of experience in graduate employability.
Yes, it is available in both formats. You can choose between physical copies or digital editions depending on your preference.
Definitely. One of the first chapters is all about discovering your "why" and finding clarity. If you feel lost or unsure, this book will guide you through the process of reflection, planning, and direction-setting.
You can read it however you prefer. While the book is designed to follow the journey from student to early professional, each chapter also stands on its own. You can skip to the sections most relevant to where you are right now.
Yes. There’s an entire chapter on side hustles and entrepreneurship. You’ll learn how to test your ideas, avoid common pitfalls, and decide whether full-time business is the right path for you.
Yes, the guidance applies to all young talents—whether you’re in a university, technical college, or starting work directly. The focus is on employability, mindset, and real-world skills, not just academic routes.
Yes. Talentbank offers custom collaboration options for employers, universities, and government bodies. Whether it’s for career centres, workshops, or graduate programmes, we welcome partnerships that support youth employability.
While the author is based in Malaysia, the advice and strategies are designed to be widely applicable across the region and beyond. The content focuses on real-world career principles that are relevant to anyone starting or shaping their career.
Yes, Ben Ho regularly speaks at universities, corporate events, and career conferences across the region. His sessions focus on graduate employability, career clarity, and early-career growth. To explore speaking opportunities or check availability, please contact the Talentbank team.
Not sure if this book is for you? Give it a try, risk-free. If it doesn’t support your journey, just let us know within 30 days and we’ll refund you, no questions asked.
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