{"id":57644,"date":"2022-09-30T11:06:34","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T03:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iqiglobal.com\/blog\/?p=57644"},"modified":"2026-01-09T16:08:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:08:25","slug":"malaysian-graduates-influencer-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/malaysian-graduates-influencer-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"A Malaysian SPM Graduate’s Journey in Becoming An Influencer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

‘Influencer<\/a>‘<\/span> is the current buzzword online, with the advent of the emerging technological revolution where everything is digital. It’s become the new ‘in’ thing, especially among SPM graduates<\/a><\/span> who want to pursue it as a full-time career, rather than a degree. It’s easier than ever to become known online through social media – or isn’t it?<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to know what it’s like being an influencer\/content creator? We interviewed Afif Farhan (@afifexp<\/a>),<\/span> a Malaysian fresh high-school graduate and up-and-coming influencer with a passion for content creating, on his take on becoming a content creator on Tiktok!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Why Afif started creating content on Tiktok<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. What people should consider before posting online content<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Perks of becoming an influencer<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Common stigmas\/misconceptions about influencers<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Thoughts on pursuing social media as a full-time job after SPM<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Advice for people starting out in the industry<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    <\/a>1. What made you start creating content on Tiktok?<\/h2>\n

    Afif:<\/strong> <\/span>To be honest, I started making videos a very long time ago. I was inspired by Minecraft YouTubers at 9 years old, then I started dabbling in skits when I was 11, and soon after, I tried storytelling videos. And my YouTube channel got noticed, sitting at about 3000 subscribers. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Recognizing opportunity<\/em><\/h3>\n

    Afif: <\/span><\/strong>Then I got from a comment that said, “You should try Tiktok, I’ve heard it’s fairly easy to gain views and followers”<\/em>. So I tried it. It didn’t get a lot of viewers, then I stopped and I continued my YouTube thing.<\/span><\/p>\n

    And then after I finished my SPM, I decided to try Tiktok again, because I thought it would be a good opportunity to make content about SPM. And it turns out I was correct. Then I created my first five videos, but shortly after, I wasn’t sure what type of content to make anymore. I thought, if I created content that was different from my original topic, I wouldn’t get any views anymore. But I tried it once, and for some reason, the video which wasn’t correlated to SPM got a lot of views as well – 200,000 views – so I went on with it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    @afifexp<\/a>tying a plastic bag like a pro 😎♬ kiss me more – audios &lt3<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n