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Tell your story well

When preparing for an interview, most people go over education, work achievements, projects they have run, successes they have had, and challenges they have faced and overcome, writes Nick Wheatley. ...

Survival as a temp

The number of temporary assignments is rising. Employers are embracing headcount flexibility, managing workload peaks and hiring specialist help for projects and to cover leave, writes Marc Burrage. ...

Consuming passion

Karen Fifer brings a love of her profession to her role at Heidrick & Struggles, writes Liana Cafolla. ...

Forge a flying start

With contract roles becoming a more popular option in Hong Kong, our candidates often ask us how they can make a good impression quickly in a new role, writes Marc Burrage. ...

The interview day

It's true you should polish your shoes on the day of your interview, but what other basic elements should you consider? ...

Open with a bang

So often we see candidates tripped up by the common job-interview opener: “Can you tell me something about yourself?” For such a seemingly simple question, it often poses difficulty and it is easy for candidates to get lost and end up rambling, writes Marc Burrage. ...

Time to get crazy

Nick Walker discovers that a little eccentricity could be the secret to a successful job interview. ...

Standing out from the crowd

Many jobseekers are failing to stand out and do themselves justice in today’s market, where jobs are up, but so are the numbers of applicants, writes Marc Burrage. ...

Settling into a new job

Starting a new job is an exciting prospect. But it can also be daunting for those who have taken an extended break. To make the most of your new role, preparation is crucial. ...

In or out of the office, always do the right thing

When out of the office with colleagues, you should behave just as you do at work. You should present yourself appropriately, have the right ... ...