Category: News & Blog

Job interviews are pivotal moments in one’s career, and they often come with unexpected and amusing experiences. In Asia, where cultural diversity and customs abound, job interviews can take on a whole new level of quirkiness. Through a series of past experiences and from people’s experiences on Reddit, we explore the humorous and unforgettable moments that have occurred during job interviews. From cultural nuances and language barriers to unexpected questions and unique interview practices, these stories offer a lighthearted glimpse into some memorable moments when interviewing.(…)

As a recruitment company, we do at times encounter situations where our candidates are hesitant to be completely transparent with us during the recruitment process. This often leads to difficulties in building a strong recruiter-candidate relationship, as well as providing the best of services – be that representation or advice on markets or your career.(…)

It goes without saying that all markets continue to have a financially challenging year ahead, which will affect companies and the workforce alike but top cities like Hong Kong, Singapore and even Mumbai or Kuala Lumpur are still excellent options for those looking for a rewarding and fulfilling work experience. Here’s where we break down why it’s worth exploring jobs in cities like Hong Kong, Mumbai, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.(…)

What is the right career path? Why risk your livelihood for something that might not work? Here are six interesting people, some from The Edge Partnership and Reddit who have had non-linear career paths and why they took risks in their careers that brought them to where they are today. (…)

The year 2022 may have been quite the rollercoaster year – there were dominant themes from ‘The Great Resignation’ to ‘Quiet Quitting’ and record job vacancies with a post-pandemic frenzy. But as the year draws to a close, the great job talk may be dialled down as fears of a recession mount. According to recent studies, the long-term effects of recession are likely to skew market power towards job-seekers. (…)

From stories of “The Great Resignation” to the phenomenon of “Quiet Quitting”, everything suggests that employees are more empowered than ever before to expect and ask for more starting with flexibility and job security and in some cases to do things differently.(…)

Last year right in the middle of the pandemic, Rita Chan left her job at a well-known Asian bank to work in a fintech start-up. After a few months, her new employer did not end up faring well for her despite a good job title, decent perks and mid-range pay.(…)

In recent times, counteroffers seem to be the norm with research suggesting that 90% of employees who quit in recent times were offered attractive counteroffers by their current employers. The question is: should you stay or should you go?(…)

You probably had the life philosophy that money doesn’t matter, as long as you are doing something worthwhile and meaningful. But something changed, you are now staring at a lucrative job offer and this changes a lot of things. You can finally get your own house, a car or perhaps both, and you earned it!(…)

A wild 2021 has now ended, but 2022 may seem like a repeat of the last two years. You’re probably wondering how and when you can make the change as conventional workspaces have undergone significant changes. Here are 10 practical career-related New Year resolutions that are achievable in 2022. (…)