Talent Talk with Andrea Ross

What predictions do you foresee in 2021 for the recruitment sector? What skills will recruiters need to possess to stay ahead of the game? Is there a life beyond Linkedin? Find out by tuning into this week’s Talent Talk Asia Podcast - this is an exciting, content-rich, visionary episode and one not to be missed. Our host, Andrea Ross, founder of The Career Establishment, is joined for an exclusive...

Are you a supply chain and procurement recruiter? Are you transitioning from an individual contributor to a billing manager? Do you have dreams of running your own recruitment business? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then get those earbuds in and tune into this week’s episode of Talent Talk Asia. Join Andrea Ross for an exclusive conversation with Ben McDonald, Director for...

Ever wondered what it takes to run a recruitment firm in Asia? What do you think the challenges are for a billing manager? Then tune in to today’s informative cast and join Andrea Ross for an exclusive conversation with Ben McDonald, Director for Supply Chain and Procurement Practice for Connexus Global, based in Singapore and focusing on Singapore and Asia Growth Markets. Both podcast episodes fo...

What should you do in the first 90 days of running a new recruitment team? What processes, skills, and behaviors are required to be successful in recruitment? Join Andrea Ross, founder of The Career Establishment, for an awe-inspiring exclusive conversation with Alena Salakhova, Regional Director at SThree based in Singapore. With two degrees, a Ph. D. in Sociology under her belt, and 11 years cli...

Are you considering a move into recruitment? Or looking to move recruitment firms and considering working for a more prominent player but not sure what to expect. Then get those earbuds plugged in, settle into this week’s podcast where Andrea Ross, founder of The Career Establishment, is in conversation with Gerrit Bouckaert, Managing Director SEA at Robert Walters. Gerrit launched into recruitmen...

Some would say setting up a rival job search platform in Malaysia where competition is high is pure madness. But for this born and bred entrepreneur Derek Toh, Founder & CEO of WOBB and podcast host for “Hello Mentor” his unwavering focus on the Gen Y and Gen Z job seekers sets his board apart from the rest. Derek Toh, a qualified accountant that progressed his career to Associate Director level a...

Tune in to THE most listened to episode of Talent Talk Asia. So why are both of Mark’s episodes so popular? Is it his wealth of experience in building recruitment businesses across Asia? Is it his ability to attract and retain top talent in his career, or is it his sense of humor that had you in stitches in one of the episodes and left you wanting more? Whatever the reason, we were delighted to in...

Tune in to THE most listened to episode of Talent Talk Asia. So why are both of Mark’s episodes so popular? Is it his wealth of experience in building recruitment businesses across Asia? Is it his ability to attract and retain top talent in his career, or is it his sense of humor that had you stitches in both episodes and left you wanting more? Whatever the reason, we were delighted to interview M...

Have you ever wanted to hear from a recruitment leader what it's really like to work for different recruitment firms in Singapore and how those experiences have shaped his leadership skills? If so, you are really in for a treat. Neil Dyball worked with the host Andrea Ross in their former days at Robert Walters, Singapore. Neil is one of those rare gems that has the ability to perform at a high le...

Do you want to be your own boss, but not sure how to go about it? This is what Ethan Tan, Director of Annexion Partners did when he reached a cross-road in his life. Ethan graduated from SMU in 2013 (yes he’s that young!) and worked for the likes of Spencer Ogden starting as a rookie consultant and progressing to senior consultant, principal consultant, and Business Leader for the Property and Con...

Why is there a lack of females running recruitment firms and particularly within an industry such as construction and engineering? Hear how this locally born Singaporean went against the odds and runs a profitable recruitment firm in Singapore. Meet Samantha Soh, Regional Manager for Archer Recruitment, Asia Pacific. Samantha is a force to be reckoned with and a bit of an anomaly considering she’s...

Are you transitioning from an individual biller to a manager? Are you looking for tips on how to go about attracting, retaining, and inspiring a team? We have the perfect guest to address those concerns. When you first meet Marcus you're struck by his warmth, empathetic approach to how he views the world, and his uncanny way of putting you at ease in seconds. It's little wonder that after the reco...

Do you have big dreams of running your own business? Do you want to know what it takes to be a successful and empathetic leader from someone with years of experience leading successful teams in Asia? Do you see technology being at the forefront of successful business model? If so, get those earbuds at the ready, settle in as you’re in for a real treat. This was one of the most popular episodes dow...

We don’t often meet brave people in our life, but when we do, it smacks us in the face and leaves us with an impression that we’ll never be able to shake off. This was my experience at interviewing one of the most courageous people I’ve ever met. My friend Craig Brewer, APAC Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Strategic Sourcing Lead for TW Power based in Melbourne was diagnosed with melano...

Do you see yourself staying in recruitment for over 20 years? Are you concerned about whether it's a long-term career? Find out by tuning into this week's episode where Andrea Ross, host and founder of The Career Establishment is joined by Dan Warwick, Managing Director of Eames Consulting Group, Singapore. Dan has been recruiting for over 23 years and still has the same passion that he had when h...

Have you recently stopped to think about what your strengths are? Do you know how to invest in those strengths to be successful in your personal and professional life? Well, our guest today was fortunate enough to harness his strengths early on in his life and he's reaping the successes of that today. Our guest, James Koh, CEO, and Founder of James Kenneth Koh Executive Search has been recruiting...

Why do recruiters need a Rec2Rec consultant? Surely recruiters can find recruitment jobs of their own, can't they? Well, that is the question that I addressed with two experienced Rec2Rec specialists based in Singapore Justine Bower, Managing Director at Intuitive Recruitment, and Adam Campbell, Director of Paddington Partners. In this episode, Adam Campbell shares how recruitment firms are becomi...

What are recruitment firms typically looking for in a new hire? What benefits and career opportunities are out there for recruiters, recruitment leaders, and researchers in the Singapore market? How much should you expect to earn in your first year in recruitment? Tune in to listen to a content-rich episode with our guest rec2rec specialist in Asia, Justine Bower, Managing Director at Intuitive Re...

If you’ve just landed your first job in recruitment and after numerous rounds of interviews you’re still unsure of what to expect in the role, then tune into this week's episode. Join Andrea Ross, host and founder of The Career Establishment where she interviews Sohail Kukar, Senior Consultant for Banking and Financial Services at Ambition, Singapore where he will share what to expect on your firs...

Contract recruitment is fiercely competitive. At a time when many companies are looking to create more flexible workforces and some industries experiencing significant skills shortages, there are many opportunities for recruiters to develop a contract desk. Tune in to this impactful, exclusive interview with Elliot Jackson, Associate Director, Head of Contracting & Interim and Projects, Change and...

Today, many corporate diversity and inclusion initiatives struggle to include men. While many best-practice organizations are now focused on engaging male allies, in many other organizations the perception of diversity initiatives primarily addresses inequalities faced by women, and other marginalized groups have unintentionally excluded men. This cast features an exclusive interview with David Ha...

Do you have a rival? Is there someone in another recruitment firm that you continually hear about from clients and candidates? What are the benefits of having a rival in recruitment? These are some of the questions that were addressed in this episode with the high-performing recruitment leader, Patricia Tan, SVP at Charterhouse, Singapore. Patricia talks about the importance of having a rival and...

When you mention the word “cold calls” to recruiters you tend to get mixed responses on how people feel about it. Some love to call a client for the first time and others are filled with dread. Find out how to overcome call reluctance from one of the highest billers at Charterhouse with Patricia Tan, SVP, Sales and Marketing Digital & Analytics Division (SEA & China), Charterhouse Partnership wher...

Are you looking to set up your own business in Singapore? Are you struggling to get the right advice? What are some of the pitfalls to be aware of? Look no further. I am joined for an exclusive interview with the entrepreneur Adam Wade, Director at NextWave Partners a specialist recruitment firm within the Energy and Infrastructure sector based in Singapore. You do not want to miss this episode! A...

Episode 4 was a roaring success, with record downloads! Learning what's involved in achieving a million-dollar in revenues from this IT recruiter legend really caught everyone's attention. We are delighted to share with you another episode with Niharika Chaturvedi from Olofsson & Partners. She talks about the importance of having a mentor, the strategy around being a million-dollar recruiter(a ton...