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Smart Social Media Tips for Your Job Search

When it comes to job searching, social media is often a popular platform professionals turn to. However, simply updating your profile isn’t always enough. In today’s competitive market, standing o...

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5 Non-financial Rewards to Motivate Employees

With Quiet Quitting becoming a prominent topic in HR, only 15% of employees worldwide feel engaged at work, according to TeamStage Motivation Statistics 2024. In today's competitive business wor...

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What NOT To Do When Giving Constructive Feedback

Giving constructive feedback is crucial for helping others grow, both personally and professionally. But let's be honest, it's not just about pointing out what's wrong. It's about creating a su...

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How to Handle Job Rejections Gracefully and Keep Moving Forward

Rejection can feel like a punch in the stomach. You’ve poured your time, effort and perhaps a little bit of your soul into perfecting your resume, preparing for the interview, and convincing yours...

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How to Leverage Your Exit Interview for Future Success

Exit interviews might seem like just another box to tick before you leave a job, but they can actually be a golden opportunity for your future career. With the right mindset and a bit of preparat...

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Balancing Ambition and Contentment

While pursuing a fulfilling career, many of us find ourselves caught between two powerful forces: ambition and contentment. Ambition is that inner drive pushing us to achieve more, reach higher, a...

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The Art of Storytelling – How to Win Job Interviews and Secure Success

In today's competitive job market, standing out in interviews requires more than just a polished resume and impressive credentials. It's about connecting with your interviewer on a deeper level, ...

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Burnout vs. Boredom: Recognising Employee Disengagement and Taking Action

In today’s fast-paced work environment, employee engagement is a critical factor in the success of any organisation. Yet, a growing number of employees are finding themselves caught in a cycle of...

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From ‘Yes’ to Stress: Why Cold Feet Creep in After Job Offers

In a recent poll, we discovered a surprising insight: 73% of job seekers voted to having experienced cold feet after accepting a job offer. This feeling of uncertainty or doubt before starting a n...

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What is Executive Search? How to Find Top Talent

More and more companies are using executive search firms to secure top talent, not only for management positions like directors and outside directors, but also for talented managers and executive ...

Future of Interviews: What’s next for employers and job seekers?

The job interview landscape is evolving faster than ever, driven by technological innovation, changing work cultures, and the need for more equitable hiring practices. For both employers and job ...

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How to Write an Effective Job Description

In the realm of mid-career recruitment, quantifying the recruitment process, such as determining the number of qualified candidates to interview and the size of the applicant pool, is crucial for...

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AI Revolution: Balancing Technology and the Human Touch

In today’s fast-paced recruitment landscape, companies face increasing pressure to find the right talent quickly and efficiently. While traditional talent acquisition methods still hold value, th...

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Productive Pauses: How to Stay Ahead During Work Slowdown

In every job, there are times when the workload slows down—whether it’s due to seasonal lulls, project completion, or market fluctuations. While these slow periods can feel like a break from the ...

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Keeping the Spark Alive: How Strategic Onboarding Builds Lasting Talent

Hiring a new team member is a significant investment, from the time and effort spent in recruitment to the resources dedicated to training and development. But all too often, organisations miss ou...

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Navigating Hiring in Indonesia: A Strategic Approach for Organisations

Securing professionals in Indonesia is a critical undertaking for organisations aiming to strengthen their teams with experienced talents who can drive growth and stimulate innovation. However, t...

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Understanding the Reasons Candidates Decline Job Offers and How to Overcome Them

The race to recruit talented professionals intensifies as competition in the labour market remains high amid economic uncertainty, shifting work dynamics, and the rise of automation. In Indonesia,...