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To Cite this Article: Tharim, A. H. A., Saarani, P. S. N., Zaini, S. A. M., Ahmad, A. C., Wahi, N., & Yasin, M. N. (2022). Strategies in Enhancing the Employability of Fresh Graduates in The Malaysian Construction Industry During Pandemic Outbreak. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(8), 277– 288.
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