What do employers want and how can universities adequately prepare students for today’s demands?
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.
While it’s tempting to quit at a time when others seem to be doing so with no qualms, we advise considering such decisions carefully.
PeopleSearch Taipei’s healthcare sector 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 of talent that will be needed to propel it further.
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.
Unemployment, underemployment and an uncertain job outlook typically lead to more people applying to postgraduate school – but this is not always the best option.
New research suggests employers should think twice about screening job applicants based on information gleaned from their social media profiles.
A growing body of research shows that past experience is a poor predictor of future job performance. Yet during the hiring process, employers often inordinately dwell on a candidate’s experience. This results in hiring mistakes. Learn how to avoid them.
Employers who ghost candidates risk hurting their brand. It’s time to stop. Learn how.
As Covid-19 continues to make virtual interactions the norm in several parts of the world, job and career fairs look set to stay virtual as well. However, the absence of in-person meetings at job and career fairs means that organisations have to work harder to make an impression on job seekers.