A fresh graduate who spent the last few months as a waiter might be tempted to use a fancy job title such as “hospitality specialist” to describe it, but such unnecessary embellishments in a resume could backfire.
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If You Think You Know Talent, Think Again. The ‘Best’ Talent May Not Be the Right Talent For You
January 7, 2022
A professional who has excelled at a global company is not necessarily the right talent for your organisation. How can you spot the right ones, attract and retain them? Amy Ting, Global Human Resources Director …
Get out of Crisis Recruitment Mode, Start Building a Bench
December 6, 2021
The urgency of recruiting top talent has gained momentum since Covid-19 accelerated digital transformation, fuelling the need for specific types of talent. Even as you focus on recruiting talent for today, bench-building efforts should be on …
Thinking of Quitting Your Job? Think Again
November 9, 2021
The so-called Great Resignation or Resignation Tsunami is gaining a lot of attention in the US. While it doesn’t seem to have hit Asia as badly, experts are certainly watching the numbers. According to the Microsoft …
New Talent Needs Arise as Taiwan’s Pharmaceutical Industry Grows
October 28, 2021
PeopleSearch Taipei’s executive search team has been connecting high-performing professionals with companies in the pharmaceutical industry for more than 15 years. Senior Team Leader, David Guo examines the engines driving the industry and the types …
The Pandemic Calls for a More Direct and Transparent Hiring Process
October 22, 2021
Businesses in many countries are ramping up retention and hiring efforts as they continue their recovery from the economic impact of Covid-19. While this is good news, the Great Resignation has certainly complicated such efforts. The pandemic …
Even before Covid-19 forced us into remote work arrangements, traditional performance management methods had been losing favour. Since the pandemic, more have realised the importance of emphasising outcomes rather than behaviour (e.g. how much time an …
Re-onboard your Remote Hires
October 6, 2021
It’s no secret that remote hiring has increased exponentially since Covid-19 sent populations into lockdowns. Today, whether you’re in a country that's coming out of a lockdown or experiencing intermittent lockdowns, there are likely to …
Thinking of pursuing a postgraduate degree to avoid a challenging job market? Think again – Channel NewsAsia
September 28, 2021
Unemployment, underemployment and an uncertain job outlook typically lead to more people applying to postgraduate school - but this is not always the best option. When it comes to employability and career progression, the value of …
Refresh your Post-Pandemic Hiring Playbook
September 22, 2021
The second half of 2021 while still uncertain, is marked by greater optimism. The availability of vaccines is leading to more confident re-openings in many countries. As businesses recover and grow, discourse on attracting, retaining …
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