Employer branding is no longer marketing; it is recruitment economics
Employer branding has crossed a line. It is no longer a marketing side project or an HR communications exercise. If you are surprised when reading the following two bullets, you…
The best executives in Thailand never apply to job posts. Here’s how they actually get hired (based on 500+ placements)
High-performing executives do not apply. The best talent gets approached directly. After more than two decades in executive search and over 500 senior-level placements in Thailand, I continue to observe…
I only looked at your resume for 7 seconds
Let’s be real: Recruiters glance at your resume for just 7 seconds. That’s the brutal truth of recruiting. In that blink of an eye, they don’t read; they skim. To…
5 tips to get your LinkedIn and Resume ready for 2026
You are wrong if you think your LinkedIn profile and Resume are meant to get you a job offer. The real and only purpose is to get you an interview.…
I headhunt CEOs daily, but still have nightmares about my own job search
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…
What fee do you pay recruiters?
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…
What fee do you pay recruitment firms?
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…
‘Headhunting’ has become a borrowed label for beginners seeking instant credibility
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?…
Which of my blogs made the biggest splash for you in 2025?
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?…
Ghosting candidates will soon be illegal. New law in 2026 forces companies to give every candidate a final answer
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…