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Article(s) under topic: "Career Advice"

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19 Jun		MBTI® Assessment and its Benefits While CTES is an Executive Search and Recruitment firm, our services cover more than just placements for our candidates and clients. We also take care of the end-to-end spectrum of the whole career preparation and career search services. To assist our candidates better, we kick-start the journey with them by having a thorough Character Discovery and Career Exploration session. Within the company, we have certified MBTI® Practitioners who can help candidates understand themselves bett... Read More Topic(s): Just For Fun, Learning & Development, Career Advice, Caretitude
29 Sep		Use of Social Media for Career Progression We were invited by the London School of Business and Finance this evening for a talk on the use of social media for career progression. With the rise of social media and its various platforms, more employers are making their hiring decisions based on the candidates' social media. The shift to social media for career development may seem optional, but it is a necessary move and can be beneficial for paving future opportunities. Although the students in the London School of B... Read More Topic(s): Career Advice
23 Jul		Let’s Talk about Employment Opportunities Anxiety creeps up to fresh graduates as they enter the phase of searching for a job. Waiting for a response and competing against others only turns up the pressure. At the London School of Business and Finance, we discussed statistics on employment rate for private universities in Singapore and showed a positive indication of employment. Statistics show that fresh graduates can acquire a job within 6 months from graduation. We shared tactics to rise above the strong competition... Read More Topic(s): Job Search, Career Advice
01 Nov		PART II of X – “Everything the light touches is our kingdom.” If you have watched the Lion King movie and enjoyed it just as I do, then you would have probably heard of this quote which Mufasa lovingly shared with his beloved son, Simba, “Everything the light touches is our Kingdom”. This is the first thought that came to my mind when I transitioned from my role as a Researcher to take on a 360 Executive Recruiter role. ... Read More Topic(s): Career Advice, Learning & Development, Career Path
07 Feb		Gig Economy Part II: If You Are a Gig Worker In our previous article, we shared more about what the gig economy is and the perks and challenges of being a gig worker. We also talked about the broad talent spectrum model and how companies are beginning to embrace the gig economy talent. If you are currently a gig worker who is feeling lost or unsure of how to grow your business, we hope that these four tips will be able to guide and encourage you. #gigeconomy... Read More Topic(s): Career Path, Career Advice
09 Sep		PART I of X – “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” This is a common saying that originated from a Chinese proverb and the quotation is from Chapter 64 of the Dao De Jing ascribed to Laozi. The proverb teaches that even the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting point, and it all begins with one first step. This resonates deeply with me and draws parallel to my 8-year journey with CTES Consulting, a Consulting, Training, and Executive Search firm. That one step I took has led me so far along the way ... Read More Topic(s): Career Advice, Learning & Development, Career Path
01 Aug		Career Preparatory Talk with PSB Academy - 2 We are back once again at PSB Academy to give a Career Preparatory Talk! We coached the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students in PSB’s newly opened STEM campus. The students were presented with insights of the recruitment process and it is an eye-opener for them to understand how recruiters work and how they can work on to make their profiles eye-catching. Nevertheless, it is not only about the... Read More Topic(s): Career Advice, Resume & Cover Letters, Interview
28 Sep		Career Fair Preparatory Workshop @ PSB Have you ever felt so overwhelmed at a career fair that you just don’t know what to do next? Preparing well before attending a career fair is useful and we were glad to prepare the students at PSB Academy yesterday! Establishing a connection with the employer (hiring manager or recruiter) is necessary for making yourself memorable to the employer. This is by showcasing your personality and making your skills and qualifications known –... Read More Topic(s): Resume & Cover Letters, Job Search, Career Advice
11 Jun		Salary Negotiation Talk at the London School of Business and Finance For the uninitiated, negotiating the desired salary can be daunting. We demystified the process, so the students set themselves up for success, and nothing less. Starting off with understanding internal, external and individual equity, we then moved on to the pre-negotiation analysis, understanding the negotiator and negotiation techniques. We also covered transitioning into a new job and discussed a special salary alternative scale unique to CTE... Read More Topic(s): Career Advice
04 Apr		Career Preparatory Talk at PSB Academy Employers are using recruitment agencies to meet their talent acquisition needs. At the PBS campus in Marina Square, we met up with the business students to give our perspective on the recruitment process, from a recruiter’s perspective. Covering key areas in resume writing, interview skills, social media, and power dressing, the students learned how recruiters work and learned tricks to ensure their profiles land at the top of the resume pile during... Read More Topic(s): Career Advice