Ever wondered how Japanese companies manage their employees? It turns out, their approach to Human Resources Management (HRM) is quite unique! Here’s a breakdown of some key features that set it apart. Unlike some other countries, Japanese HR might be spread across different departments instead of being in one central unit…[Read More]
When you are thinking about moving to a new employer, one of the big issues is whether the new company’s culture is one that you are going to ‘fit’ into. Company culture has many features and is built by the owners and management – you will have to join this culture so it should be one that you are positive…[Read More]
You want a job that will help you expand your skills, responsibilities and experience over time. Find out about the career advancement paths available and if the role provides chances to take on new, challenging work. Always bear in mind that you are the expert on the subject of your own career and career development should always…[Read More]
Are you worried about your career becoming obsolete in a fast-changing job market?
Don’t stress about it! Future-proofing your career is easier than you think. Here are three fields that are expected to continue growing in demand and will likely provide job opportunities for years to come…[Read More]
Everyone’s situation is different, but there are a few signs in any workplace that tell you that it is probably time for a change.
You have no room to grow – Your job no longer looks like a stepping-stone to greater success and you can’t see a way to move up in the organisation. You have tried to find opportunities to show your value and be rewarded for hard work, but they’re just not there…[Read More]
A transferable skill is an ability or expertise that you can take from job to job. There are many transferable skills but here we focus on four which are key to developing your career, they are: communication, problem solving, teamwork and flexibility.
Transferable skills are important simply for that reason; they are not linked to any one particular job or industry and so they can help you when you want to move from one job to another or one industry to another…[Read More]
As a Cambodian professional how can you benefit from having a strong relationship with an experienced recruitment consultant?
As the country grows and modernises so do the careers of its professionals; here at Top Recruitment Cambodia we are in regular contact with most of the senior talent in the country. Our consultants spend their time talking to managers and senior staff across all industries and functions, usually to discuss new opportunities with them. So how can having regular contact with one of our recruiters benefit your career?…[Read More]
If you have used a recruitment agency or applied to a job on-line then you should have a clear idea of what the job you are interviewing for is offering as a salary and package. Saying that, many employers do not reveal what they are going to offer – this might be because they haven’t completed a budget for the role or department, they might have some flexibility as they are hiring for multiple positions…[Read More]
Nobody enjoys talking about their weaknesses or their failures. Thinking about the times that you made mistakes or times that you were just plain wrong can be negative and lead you nowhere. However questions about your weaknesses are often asked in interviews and you should be prepared tackle questions like this…[Read More]
Many people are naturally cautious and careful about talking about how great they are. In an interview situation however it is your job to ‘blow your own trumpet’. The interviewer is likely to ask a question like:
“Tell me about your major achievements at XYZ Company.”
“What was your greatest success in Company ABC?”
You must be fully prepared to answer this question…[Read More]