Just over twenty years ago, I sent 147 applications. Got three callbacks from recruitment firms. Zero offers. Now I place executives in attractive 6-figure USD roles across Asia; as in…
Be careful. Some recruiters deliberately blur the picture, so you do not see what actually drives the fee behind the scenes. Your third-party recruitment agency and executive search firm calculate…
Be careful. Some recruiters deliberately blur the picture, so you do not see what actually drives the fee behind the scenes. Your third-party recruitment agency and executive search firm calculate…
A self-described “executive search” firm recently dropped this line that deserves a trophy for professional comedy: “Real executive search firms advertise roles.” I couldn’t believe it. Are you kidding me?…
How many of my 40 blogs did you read this year? I find myself reflecting on the content I've created this year and its impact. Which article stopped you scrolling?…
There is also a cultural shift. Many HR and recruitment teams have treated silence as neutral. This new law states that silence is misconduct. HR teams must inform candidates if…
This conversation is where senior level deals go off the rails because both sides make the same mistakes. You walk into the final interview. The hiring panel nods. Everyone likes…
Considering the hierarchical and, to some extent, religious Buddhist beliefs, would you say that micro-management is an acceptable form of leadership in Southeast Asia? Micro-management is more common in Southeast…
In multinational companies, HR teams in Thailand rarely drive strategy. They receive it. Regional HQ in Singapore or Shanghai writes the plan. Global HQ in the US or Europe signs…
Stop treating your resume like a life story. If you’ve ever wondered whether your resume should be one page, two pages, or five, the answer is simple. But first, let’s…
