HeadHunt Executive Career Guide

How Self-Promotion Can Help You Get Ahead

Mary Ang — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:51:37 +0000

Most professionals in top finance jobs think that the only way they can get promoted is when somebody leaves or when they have been around the company for so long. What they do not know is that they h[......]

Making Good Project Time Estimates

Mary Ang — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:09:49 +0000

When a new project is assigned to you, what is normally the first thing that you do? While finding out more details about the budget and the people you will work with, there is one important thing tha[......]

Learning How To Think On Your Feet

Mary Ang — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:04:17 +0000

Speaking confidently under pressure is an ability that many professionals wish they could have. Whether they’re put on the spot while attending a meeting, presenting a proposal, selling an idea, or an[......]

From Underachiever To Star Player (Tips For The Underdogs)

HeadHunt — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:40:36 +0000

By Aryong Lim Just because you have been labeled an underachiever since primary school does not mean that you will remain to be one for the rest of your life. There is always a way to improve on one&#[......]

Why Talent Retention Matters To Companies

HeadHunt — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:37:31 +0000

By Aryong Lim Judging by the way things are currently moving in the Singapore recruitment world, it can be said that we are still in an employer’s market. People with experience in HR jobs are h[......]

Long-Term Job Success – Does It Still Happen?

HeadHunt — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:34:12 +0000

By Aryong Lim We all know how challenging it has become to build a Singapore career. We do not just conceptualise for things that we can work on for a short period of time. Rather, we think of things [......]

Get Your Foot In The Employer’s Door With A Winning Cover Letter

Mary Ang — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:48:44 +0000

Many job seekers underestimate the importance of a cover letter when sending their applications for top sales jobs to prospective employers. What they do not know is that a cover letter, while it is n[......]

Five Ways To Turbo Boost Your Job Search

Mary Ang — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:26:01 +0000

Job hunting can be a very daunting task given the time and effort you put into it. All too often, those who are looking to build a top Singapore career feel that they have lost their motivation becaus[......]

Surviving The Job Interview’s Two-Minute Drill

Mary Ang — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:06:41 +0000

Going to a job interview is like participating in a giant obstacle course – you have to start off with a big bang so that you can end it with a possible win. From the way you dress to the manner you a[......]

How To Negotiate Your Salary Like A Pro

HeadHunt — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:55:43 +0000

by Christine C. Bitoon Salary is one of the toughest matters to deal with when applying for a job. A lot of times it is hard to weigh whether the answers you give will work to your advantage or not, o[......]

How To Get On Your Boss’s Good Side

HeadHunt — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:44:25 +0000

by Christine C. Bitoon Everybody wants approval, especially the approval of their boss. It can be a tricky mission to undertake, especially with a whole team of individuals who wish to do the same. Re[......]

Charisma At Work: Influencing People

HeadHunt — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:43:31 +0000

by Christine C. Bitoon Do you know somebody who has a great influence on other people? Or maybe you notice that there are some people who are just naturally easy to love and warm up to? These are peop[......]

The ABC’s Of Effective Resume Writing

HeadHunt — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:26:49 +0000

by Christine C. Bitoon Your resume can make or break your career. It is such an important job search tool and crafting the perfect one should be a continuous goal for you. After all, you need it not o[......]

Best Practices For Leading Your Employees To Company Changes

HeadHunt — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:20:07 +0000

by Christine C. Bitoon As the leader of your team, you have the responsibility of carrying out news and helping your team deal with whatever consequence or effect that news has. Changes in the workpla[......]

Coping With Change In The Workplace

HeadHunt — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:13:18 +0000

by Christine C. Bitoon Some company changes come abruptly, while others are introduced even before they happen. Nevertheless, change requires change. It requires adjustments, and whether the change is[......]

Managing Work-Related Stress

Mary Ang — Mon, 13 May 2013 03:47:40 +0000

It’s 2 o’clock Monday afternoon and you’re still wrapping up your presentation for your client meeting at 3. The deadline for the report that’s been sitting at your desk is also due today. Your boss h[......]

Graceful Ways To Turn Down A Job Offer

HeadHunt — Sun, 12 May 2013 10:07:55 +0000

By Aryong Lim Nowadays, what are the odds that a job seeker ends up receiving three job offers, at the same time, and from good companies? It is possible to get as many as three offers if you have don[......]

Creating Resume Headlines That Actually Work

HeadHunt — Sun, 12 May 2013 09:56:32 +0000

By Aryong Lim To unify the contents of your resume, experts encourage you to write and place an objective statement on top of it all. With the cutthroat competition in Singapore jobs market, simply w[......]

Job Hunting? Get By With A Little Help From Your Friends

Mary Ang — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:20:25 +0000

If you’ve been looking for high-paying banking jobs for some time now, you would know that simply sending your resume to prospective employers and recruitment firms is not enough. You have to be creat[......]

Industry Leaders – Richard Earl

HeadHunt — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:32:50 +0000

Richard Earl founded Talent International in 1995 and remains its Managing Director, having led his team to 11 offices in Australia, NZ, Asia, and Europe and revenues approaching $300 million. This su[......]