Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing body of research had shown that Gen Y and Gen Z jobseekers prefer communicating digitally. In addition, several companies in the US that have been hiring virtually and continue doing so, report that […]
Listen: Every job opportunity is precious, especially in tough economic times. In spite of the Covid-19 pandemic, several industries are hiring. If you manage to get an interview opportunity, how can you make sure you ace …
Introverts are probably having an easier time working from home during the current Covid-19 crisis than extroverts. However, considering the world is made up of introverts, extroverts and even ambiverts, it would make sense for workplaces …
By Bharati Jagdish Jared Ng, now Regional Consulting Director of PeopleSearch Hong Kong, knew nothing about the executive search industry when he entered it 20 years ago. Almost immediately after joining PeopleSearch’s very first office in Taiwan, …
The term “job losses” seems to have entrenched itself in the business lexicon these days. With the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic dealing a crippling blow to industries such as retail, hospitality and F&B, …
Listen: In spite of the bad economy, hiring in many sectors continues, but how can you get your resume and yourself noticed by hirers? PeopleSearch Singapore's Teo Howe Yuin discusses how jobseekers of any age can …
By Bharati Jagdish Jared Ng, now Regional Consulting Director of PeopleSearch Hong Kong took an 80 per cent pay cut about 20 years ago to join the executive search industry. He expresses this matter-of-factly, as if it …
Listen: Especially in a bleak economy, mature professionals tend to be seen as “expensive” or “overqualified” even when they are willing to compromise. How can you allay such concerns to increase your chances of getting a job? PeopleSearch …
By Bharati Jagdish It was 2002 and Jaime Lim found herself in a quandary. Her career as a recruiter was soaring in a large and successful recruitment firm when she got a phone call. She had spoken at …
Listen: During good times and bad, older jobseekers tend to be unfairly discounted by employers. Considering the current state of the economy, are things for mid-career professionals only set to get worse, or can you in …
