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How Long Should an Interview Last?
Have you ever wondered why interview duration matters? "How long did that interview last?" is usually one of my first questions when...
Anne Ong
Oct 9, 20251 min read


Mastering the Interview: A Two-Way Street
Job seekers, what are your biggest interview challenges? Hiring managers, what are your must-haves? 𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: What do...
Anne Ong
Oct 9, 20251 min read


The Evolving Job Market: Trends and Adaptation
After completing my studies, my first employer was an established printing company. Their prominent titles included weekly magazines such...
Anne Ong
Oct 9, 20252 min read


Navigating the Modern Career Landscape: Startup, SME, or Corporation?
The "one employer for life" era is gone. Today, our career journeys often involve exploring different organisational environments, each...
Anne Ong
Oct 9, 20252 min read


Little Foxes in the Vineyard: A Leadership Lesson
The vineyard had a broken fence. The workers knew about the hole but ignored it. Soon, they noticed grapes near the opening were missing....
Anne Ong
Oct 9, 20251 min read


Why Some People Say NO to Promotions
Promotions often come with excitement: a bigger title, better salary, bigger autonomy, and new growth opportunities. However, there is a...
Anne Ong
Oct 9, 20252 min read


Unfair Notice periods – case studies
🎯Definition The notice period in employment is the time between the date of resignation/termination and the last day of employment for...
Anne Ong
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Over-promise, under-deliver
Recently, I spoke with an experienced professional at a leading engineering company. With the responsibilities and job title he has, his...
Anne Ong
Sep 11, 20241 min read


Potential vs experienced
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 This recruitment took place when I was in corporate HR. A hiring manager, Z, was looking for her first team member. The...
Anne Ong
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Human Resources (HR): The changing trend
As workplace dynamics evolve, together with changes in business needs and the employment landscape, the role of HR has changed over the...
Anne Ong
Apr 7, 20242 min read


Resignation
The content of this post is in preparation for the upcoming resignation, usually in Q1 of the calendar year. Most salaried employees...
Anne Ong
Mar 26, 20242 min read


Lower Salary
As a Recruiter and HR practitioner, most jobseekers I meet usually ask for a higher salary in their next smooth. This is normal...
Anne Ong
Nov 9, 20232 min read


Be True and Real
In the context of this post, be true and real ✅To the people around us ✅While searching for jobs Sharing 2 encounters I have lately,...
Anne Ong
Sep 27, 20232 min read


Non Statutory Leave type
Non-statutory leaves (NSL) are not required under the law, or not under the Employment Act in Singapore’s context. Such leaves are...
Anne Ong
Sep 27, 20232 min read


How to be better hiring manager/ hiring HR!
Job seeking journey is not easy and can be painful for many. Being hands-on recruitment for both corporate HR and as a service provider,...
Anne Ong
Jun 23, 20232 min read


Advice to Job Seekers
😔Disillusioned expected salary I met with a friend, B, for a coffee session. As a local, B obtained a scholarship to study at one of the...
Anne Ong
Apr 30, 20232 min read


Is such risk worth taking?
There has been an ongoing discussion on getting employers to verify the degree certificates of candidates/interviewees/employees....
Anne Ong
Mar 31, 20232 min read


Annual wage supplement (AWS)
We have entered the last month of 2022! Besides the festive moods, leave clearance, getaways, etc., another looking forward factor for...
Anne Ong
Dec 8, 20222 min read


Good partnership with Clients and Jobseeker
Placement and representation 2 months ago, I received requests by phone from 2 different clients to look for 1 position each in their...
Anne Ong
Nov 8, 20222 min read


Preparedness and Readiness
Preparedness and readiness seem similar, yet they are different. 📑Preparedness refers to when all arrangements have been made. When the...
Anne Ong
Nov 2, 20222 min read
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