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3 Biggest reasons why employers are not reading your Resume Professional Summary. Your resume professional summary, the summary section at the top of your CV is perhaps the most powerful tool you have in order to grab the reader’s attention. Unfortunately, it’s also one section that most job seekers fail to write correctly, not only losing all of its benefits
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What if there is ONE question you should always ask during your interview? Questions you ask serve extremely valuable purposes. They show the employer that you are serious enough to wanna find out more about them, they can show how well-prepared you are, and that you have paid attention during the meeting. Also, your questions can demonstrate your attitude and
READ MORE HOME CAREER TIPS MARKET INFO Overview of the Year 2022 An acute talent shortage in Hong Kong and Singapore during the first half of the year Hong Kong was already suffering from atalent exodus because of perceived instability in the region. This was further exacerbated by strict COVID policies which required a three-week quarantine which dissuaded foreign talent from considering
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HOME CAREER TIPS MARKET INFO Overview of some of the sectors during Q3 2022 Crypto and Investment Banking Technology Hiring within technology at the crypto firms definitely slowed down during Q3 2022. This was even before talks of Singapore rolling out crypto trade curbs. The war for tech talent (especially at the senior level) has gone up a notch with
READ MORE HOME CAREER TIPS MARKET INFO Overview of some of the sectors Crypto and Investment Banking Technology As the cryptic world of crypto started to lose steam during the 2nd quarter of 2022, roles were being put on hold in this space. We noticed that some of the offers were being canceled or withdrawn. The ongoing quarantine requirement in
READ MORE HOME CAREER TIPS MARKET INFO 1st Quarter of 2022 – An Overall Macro View The worsening COVID situation in Hong Kong continued to further stretch an already-stretched candidate talent market. This was further exacerbated by candidates continuing to leave Hong Kong (many without jobs) to relocate overseas. Although the living-with-COVID strategy that Singapore implements has meant more freedom
READ MORE HOME CAREER TIPS MARKET INFO Highlights of Tech Recruitment in the year 2021 It was definitely a candidate’s market! The quarantine restrictions in Hong Kong and the strong preference for hiring PRs/Citizens in Singapore meant that only local talent was available to recruit. This has resulted in salary increases beyond expectations for skilled candidates. Architects, Full Stack Developers,
READ MORE HOME CAREER TIPS MARKET INFO Executive Summary – Q3 2021: The technology market has been red hot. We have been observing candidates receiving multiple offers and eventually counter offers, as their current firms try to retain them. Branding has become more important than ever for firms to win candidates over. The crypto trading space has been very active.
READ MORE HOME CAREER TIPS MARKET INFO Executive Summary – Q2 2021: Tech hiring boom continues: We have been experiencing another record quarter of strong demand for technologists within the FSI domain (including crypto trading firms). Candidates have been receiving 15-20% increases in salaries for switching jobs. Many have been getting multiple offers and counteroffers. This strong hiring is both
READ MORE HOME CAREER TIPS MARKET INFO Executive Summary – Q1 2021: It feels like 2007 all over again: The demand for tech talent across several areas has been exploding this past quarter and that is certainly not an understatement! Candidates have been receiving multiple offers/counteroffers and significant increases in salary. Crypto/blockchain firms are also actively hiring again wooing
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Samson Chan - Managing Director
Barclays, Equities Technology APAC
Samson Chan - Managing Director
Barclays, Equities Technology APAC
Samson Chan - Managing Director
Barclays, Equities Technology APAC