Career advice

Digital

CAREERS: From social media agency to client side

By Dimitri Tsamados, Apr 29, 2011

Dimitri Tsamados, partner at executive search firm CTPartners, sheds light on the move from social media agency to client side.

Marketing

Stepping up to supervision

By Roy Magee, Mar 25, 2011

Roy Magee, regional vice-president for Asia, for AchieveGlobal, shares his advice on how young executives should cope with the move to management.

People

Helpful hints for coming to work in China

By Jean-Michel Wu, Feb 22, 2011

Jean-Michel Wu, regional talent director for WPP Asia, based in Shanghai, offers tips on navigating the often bumpy road into employment in China.

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Looking for a salary increase? Get creative before you ask.

By Tyron Giuliani, Jan 20, 2011

Asking your boss for a raise is never an easy task, especially following the GFC as your boss now has more ammunition than before to guilt you into keeping that request muted. ...

People

How to resign without burning your bridges

By Kathryn Woof, Jan 14, 2011

Kathryn Woof, regional practice lead for public relations at Xpand in Singapore, on how to resign and not burn your bridges.

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Getting headhunted for top roles not advertised

By Tyron Giuliani, Nov 25, 2010

One eighth of available roles in Asia are advertised and visible while the rest are only known by a handful of headhunters. Optia Partners' Tyron Giuliani offers tips for ...

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Appropriate etiquette and style for job interviews

By Thavy Read, Oct 7, 2010

Thavy Read, sales and marketing practice head at Talent2 in Hong Kong, on dressing for success. Has the expectation changed?

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Is it easy to move from agency to client side?

By Thavy Read, Aug 5, 2010

The simple answer is yes, but making smart career moves and having the correct profile is key to making the transition, says Thavy Read, sales and marketing practice head at ...

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I’ve just started a new job but don’t get on with my boss, should I quit?

By Rob Fanshawe, Aug 2, 2010

It's always disappointing to start a new job and find out everything isn't as rosy as it had seemed when accepting the role. Managing director at Xpand Asia Rob Fanshawe offers ...

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Looking for a change? We dispel a few resume myths.

By Staff Reporters, Jun 17, 2010

While one would imagine a marcomms professional to be comparatively adept in marketing their own brand, this is often not the case.

Creativity

How has the job market changed after the GFC?

By Staff Reporters, Jun 17, 2010

Twelve months on from the worry and despair wrought by the global financial crisis, how has the marketing and design sector been affected across Greater China and what is top ...

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More responsibility, same salary. What should I do?

By Staff Reporters, Jun 15, 2010

I haven’t had a pay rise for over a year but feel my role has significantly increased in responsibility, what should I do? Kathryn Woof at Xpand Group in Singapore offers ...