The Career Strategists

Everyone has made mistakes before - some minor ones, some major ones - but how do you come back from  a major Career Setback? It's all about perspectives and strategies - let the Career  Experts share some great ideas with you! 

Everyone says 2023 is when the Post-covid Rebound happens... but why is Big Tech letting thousands of their staff go? Is 2023 going to be a year of doom and gloom, or will it hold the promise of growth and better prospects?

Sometimes, we don't really know where our careers are heading and we just 'go with the flow'.  Or worse still, just let other people guide us, and place our own destinies into their hands! Like a Sheep lost in the field, with no idea where to go. Are you a Lost Sheep? Uncover out how you can find you way back home today!

This week, we take a peek behind the curtains to see how a top headhunter operates. Our Special Guest this week is Finian Toh, a veteran recruiter with years of experience. Learn how they assess candidates, manage the process, and what you can do to help the process! 

We know Headhunters can give us great leads - but how do we get them to notice us first? What are the key signals that headhunters look for, before they even call you? Watch this episode to uncover the secrets you'll need to get ahead of your peers!

How do you stay in the profession you love for 40 years? By continuing to reinvent yourself! Learn from former BBC,  ESPN Anchor Jason Dasey as he shares how his continuous pivoting kept him relevant and fresh to an industry that keeps evolving!

Are you unhappy with your job? Do you drag yourself to the office every Monday? Is there even a CURE? In this episode, The Career Strategists share how you can make things happier at work!

What are the 5 things you need to know to raise your chances at the Interview? Let the Veteran HR Leader Carmen Wee and the Career Experts with decades of headhunting experience share Secret Tips and how you can get better at Interviews! 

If you change jobs every 2 years - are you Career Mobile or a Job Hopper? Will Recruiters look favourably at your profile? Why? Let the Career Experts with more than 40 years of Recruitment and Coaching share their insights with you! 

Why do we go to work every day, besides to make enough money to pay the bills? Because we want to believe that the work we do matters, and makes a difference! How then do we make an even bigger impact on the world around us? 

This question has stumped many of our clients. "What's Next?" Everybody wants a 'better job', but what is a 'better job' and would you know it if you saw it? In today's episode, Adrian and Yen will delve deep into the hidden meanings behind this million dollar question and give some ideas on how you can solve this CareerConundrum. 

Moonlighting, Gigging, Side Hustle... we all have different names for it, but is it a good idea to do that whilst holding down a full time job? Can you get fired if you're found out? How should you go about it then? Adrian and Yen will share the juicy details with you.

Amidst all the noise about Quiet Quitting in 2022, what's really been going on behind the scene is actually a spate of 'Silent Retrenchments'. Companies have been shedding jobs on the sly and nobody's job is safe. What can you do about it? Watch and learn! 

Ahhh... the ultimate dream - being able to work remotely anywhere in the world... But is this just a dream, or can it be done? Watch this episode as Gabby, our COO, shares her experience WFK (Working From Korea) for 3 months and learn how you can make it happen too!

Many of us want to progress our career, and getting a promotion is definitely a sign that we're getting there.  However, we sometimes make unconscious mistakes that negatively affect how our bosses or colleagues see us, resulting in stalled careers.  Let Adrian and Yen share the 5 ways you could be hurting your own career without you even knowing it.

Let's face it - we're all guilty of it at some point or other.  We BMW* about our job *(B#tch, Moan and Whine) when things don't go well.  But what can we do about it? How do we learn to LOVE the job we Hate? Let Adrian and Yen share some power tips with you. 

Now that everyone is back to the office, what do we wear? Some have even forgotten how to tie a tie! In this fun episode, we talk to the Godfather of Singapore Fashion, Daniel Boey, on what post-covid office wear makes sense and what doesn't, and how you can dress to get ahead in your career! 

Life is a Game - and so is your Career. There are rules - but are you playing them wrongly? Based on Simon Sinek's book, The Infinite Game, Adrian and Yen share how you need to play the Infinite Career Game in order to achieve Career Sustainability. 

Let's be Honest - when was the last time you did an honest 'Career Audit' of yourself. Where you are right now, where you want to be and whether you are on track.  Tough questions need to be asked and answered... and the biggest question you need to answer is, "CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH?" (channeling Tom Cruise).

Every company has its own unique set of norms and practices. If you're new to the company, how do you know which ones you're breaking, inadvertently?   Instead of being paranoid, let the Career Strategists share their tips and tricks with you when navigating a new office setting. 

Did you hear about the Manager who was fired for 'LIKING' a post on Facebook that his company felt was 'unsavoury'? Do you know that HR actually screens your Social Media pages before making an offer to you? Here are 5 ways you didn't know that is killing your career - listen to the Career Strategists share how you can fix it. 

What's the worst things you can do when jobhunting that could slow you down and hurt your chances of landing that role? What shouldn't you be wasting your time on? Let the Career Strategists share how you can be more efficient and effective in your jobhunt. 

Of all the Career Myths out there, there is one pervasive misconception that is told time and time again that has destroyed countless careers and ruined lives.  Worst of all, it's told to people out of good intention, but you know what they say the Road to Hell is paved with, right?   In this politcally incorrect episode, Adrian and Yen share what this myth is and how you can stop believ...

Have you heard of the Boss who made his Finance Manager finish up her work before she could attend her own father's funeral? Yes, such nasty bosses do exist. How do you handle them? In this episode, Yen and Adrian share some horror stories they've encountered and how you could manage such monsters at the office.

What types of CV annoy Recruiters the most? How can a Headhunter spot a phony candidate a mile away? What makes the Hiring Manager trash your resume? Adrian and Yen have over 4 decades of Executive Search and Career Coaching experience and they share the 5 things you really need to expurgate from your CV if you want to land that interview.