A company needs to operate like a fine-tuned machine when it comes to hiring. Everyone a candidate meets needs to create a good impression while also effectively selling the company. On weak link in the chain can cause a potential great hire to walk out the door. The amazing thing is few if any companies in [...]
A bad hiring manager in the competitive Bangkok market can be disastrous for a company. Unfortunately, the people in charge of selecting the HR manager likely have little experience in human resources so they look for all the wrong things. At Bangkok Executive Search, we have come across lots of hiring managers who may look [...]
Every organization wants to make great hiring decisions yet many Thai companies are killing their chances by taking far too long to make a decision. Maybe you know what I am talking about...you get contacted about an opportunity that sounds really exciting, however three months later you're still interviewing and you now find yourself no longer [...]
Job descriptions are universally loathed by professionals in Southeast Asia. The reason is simple...job descriptions are written from a very selfish perspective as they focus strictly on what a company wants from a potential employee. Therefore, companies are creating a terrible first impression. In targeting top professionals who are already enjoying great success in their [...]
The world is truly becoming a global marketplace and this has caused Thai employers to demand greater proficiency in the dominant language in the business community, English. Thais who are able to quickly transition from one language to another are the first to be called for professional positions in Bangkok. Contributing to the concern felt [...]
Some of the most creative writers in the world can be found on job board posting sites. According to a recent study conducted by CareerBuilder in which 2,188 hiring managers and human resource professionals were surveyed, eight-eight percent indicated they had received resumes that contained substantial lies through job board posting sites. According to their [...]
Interview questions are far too predictable these days and this means candidates know what to expect when they sit down with a company for an interview. They also know the format, "walk me through your resume" with follow-up questions on why you left each job. This means companies are accomplishing very little doing the interview [...]
Networking is crucial for professional success. In fact, one cliche people often use is, "It's not what you know, it's who you know". Today, no other tool is more effective at expanding a Thai professional's sphere of influence than Linkedin. In addition to "connecting" to local professionals in Thailand, Linkedin can help people connect with [...]
Interviewing can be tough, especially if the hiring manager is from a foreign country. In speaking with many professionals in Bangkok, they acknowledge they sometimes lack confidence in speaking with a foreign born hiring manager for a variety of reasons and they often seek our advice in knowing how to better prepare for the interview. [...]
