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Landing a job offer may feel like a victory, but career influencer AuntyHR warns that failing to scrutinise an employment contract could lead to costly mistakes later.

Speaking at the myStarjob Fair 2026 in Penang on Sunday (June 7), she urged job seekers not to let excitement cloud their judgment and highlighted five warning signs to watch out for before signing on the dotted line.

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00:01The MyStarJobFair 2026 concluded its two-day run with career opportunities, industry insights and valuable advice for job seekers.
00:12More than 20 exhibitors across 30 booths took part in the event, offering employment opportunities spanning multiple industries.
00:21One of the highlights was a session by career influencer Auntie HR, who urged job seekers to carefully review employment
00:30contracts before signing.
00:32Using the acronym SIGNS, she outlined five common red flags, including termination notice periods, imbalanced contract terms, employment bonds, salary
00:44and benefits details, as well as suspicious clauses.
00:48Meanwhile, Hong Leong Bank branch manager Uwe Weijun shared his career journey from senior executive to branch manager over the
00:58past 13 years.
00:59He said the bank's training programs, mentorship and structured career pathways had helped him progress into leadership roles.
01:07Hong Leong Bank head of business channels, Lee Yihue also encouraged job seekers to look beyond salary and consider long
01:15-term career development opportunities when evaluating potential employers.
01:20The event also featured lucky draws, with 18 visitors taking home prizes, including tablets, smart watches, e-wallet vouchers, coffee
01:30machines and other electronic devices.
01:33The next MyStarJobFair 2026 will be held at the Mid-Valley Exhibition Centre South Kee in Johor Bahru on July
01:4025th and 26th.
01:42To be continued...
01:45To be continued...
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