Career Coaching & Guidance
What you need to do to get the attention of headhunters
As a senior-level professional, your quest for a new role will look distinctly different from what it might have been like 10 years ago…….
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A more human side to your company is the best driver to attracting talent
For the skilled professional in Hong Kong, the employment market remains largely candidate-driven……..
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Tips For How to Retain Your Best Talent
Hiring the right people for your company is a tough task to begin with, and once you’ve managed that, you’ve got to ensure your best talent thrives and grows…
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Ability to learn as critical in leaders as previous knowledge
For all the rapid advances in technology and the impact they have on business, the human factor – especially leadership ability…….
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Getting the best out of that most common interview question
By its very nature, the “so, tell me about yourself” question is an extremely broad one, and can prompt candidates to start telling the interviewer …….
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When is the best time for lawyers to make that move in-house?
Over the years, I have spoken to many lawyers of varying seniority ……
How to Get Promoted
Top Advice on Getting The Promotion You Want
While sometimes it may seem as though a promotion will never happen, you can ensure that you set yourself up for professional success. With careful strategising and intentional actions, the promotion you want can be within reach. Before making demands with your boss, clearly identify your goal and make preparations early on to make your ideal position an easy win. Consider the following questions and gather strong responses before you talk to your boss.
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Time Management Tricks for Procrastinators
The procrastination club is well-populated with smart and talented people who sometimes struggle to get things done. People tend to procrastinate for one or several of the following reasons: you are frequently distracted, the task seems unpleasant, overwhelming, or too difficult, priorities are out of order, or there is a general lack of motivation for action. The good news is that there are strategies to combat each of these problems.
Career Coaching & Guidance
The tell-tale signs your job interview went well
Nothing quite beats that feeling when you walk out of an interview room…….
Career Coaching & Guidance
Become a Better Mentor
The importance and advantages of participating in a mentorship programme in the workplace has been proven again and again. When done right and with people willing to learn from their advisor, mentorship can be one of the most gratifying and career-advancing professional development programmes employees can utilise for success. There is undoubtedly no shortage of young professionals looking to mentors for guidance, but being a mentor isn’t necessarily a natural role for many people to take on.
Career Coaching & Guidance
The human factor will still remain despite technological advances
Today, all companies can be considered technology companies. Businesses are increasingly ……
Career Coaching & Guidance
Mentoring brings great benefits to both parties involved
Jack, a smart young finance professional, was on a fast track to becoming a CFO. With a solid education in accounting and finance…….