If you’ve ever Googled yourself, you know that you probably have a presence online. Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and LinkedIn – these networks all come together to form a complete online profile that gives practically anyone who cares to look a very public snapshot of who you are on the web.
How do you manage your online reputation? Can you reign in the amount of public information out there?
Senior Managing Director Anthony Thompson digests the latest Hong Kong employment market research from Michael Page.
It will be a story of stability for the Hong Kong employment market over the second quarter of 2012. Almost half of the employers we surveyed in the latest Michael Page Employment Index predict the domestic business environment will remain stable over coming months, with almost 60% expecting headcount levels to remain steady, with replacement hiring only.
Regional Managing Director Andrew Norton reflects on
the latest Singapore employment market research from
Michael Page.
The issue of staff retention is driving many employers in Singapore to boost their training and development budgets in a bid to engage staff, according to our latest Michael Page Employment Index. Read more…
Tulika Tripathi, Michael Page International Managing Director for India, provides an overview of the employment market in India, the issues facing employers and jobseekers, the experience of working with management institutes and the outlook for the employment market ahead.
The India recruitment market is relatively insular to global fluctuations mainly due to a strong domestic market. However, over the past six months the market has seen some softening in demand because of the crisis in the Eurozone. This has mainly affected the financial services sector where certain entities require more headcount approvals before making offers, thereby significantly delaying certain hiring processes. Read more…
Linked-In, Twitter, mobile apps, RSS feeds, smart phones, tablets… The list goes on. It seems that if you’re not connected to the latest technology then you may find yourself left behind in the job market. Mobile technology has changed the way we communicate in virtually every aspect of our lives and most of us are rarely more than an arm’s length from our smart phones.
Anthony Thompson, Michael Page International Senior Managing Director of Hong Kong and Southern China, shares the findings of the Michael Page International Hong Kong Salary & Employment Forecast for 2012 and the expectations for Hong Kong’s recruitment market during the year..
The latest Michael Page International Salary & Employment Forecast for Hong Kong points to a good story for most sectors over 2012. We continue to see robust levels of recruitment activity although the financial services sector remains cautious. New international businesses are entering the market while multinationals with an existing presence are looking to invest in Asia, and Hong Kong remains a key regional hub. Read more…
Sarah Riley, Associate Director at Michael Page, shares how to make the most of the relationship with your recruiter.
The role of your recruiter is to match your unique skills and attributes to a suitable role. We want to secure you the best possible job we can; working within a team you enjoy, for an organisation that you’re passionate about, doing work that you feel challenged by.
When we put you forward to a potential employer, we don’t just look at what’s on your CV. Our aim is to present a complete picture of who you are and what you have to offer as an employee. Read more…
The festive decorations have been packed away for another year and you’ve pinned the new calendar on the wall. Now what? Are you happy to be back to the same old routine? Or are you determined to do things better this year?
Most of us find the new year is a time of reflection. It’s an ideal time to reassess career goals and an opportunity to make changes. So, what’s the best way to organise your thoughts in order to set objectives and start the year travelling in the right direction? Read more…
When faced with an afternoon line-up of interviews to fill a vacant position in your department, how can you be sure to pick the best candidate for the role? As you meet each candidate these are probably the main questions in your mind:
-Are they capable of doing the job?
- Will the person be a good fit with others in the team?
- Will they be enthusiastic and work hard?
LinkedIn – the world’s largest professional network – has over 120 million registered users in more than 200 countries and territories around the world.
The growing momentum and influence of this online network of professionals reflects a changing professional landscape, and drives home the point that a great paper resume and impressive career path is no longer enough – not even for executives.
Nor is simply having a LinkedIn account.
Whether you’re a graduate or an executive, it’s important to maximise the potential of this platform to network, engage and outline your expertise to a wide range of connections, acquaintances and possible future employers. Read more…
