There’s nothing wrong with having a gap between jobs

Post published:04/06/2020
Reading time:5 mins read

You might find yourself between jobs because that was what you wanted, and it was your own decision to take a break. Good for you. But these days, with the…

Signup: Botox your resume and LinkedIn webinar

Post published:23/04/2020
Reading time:2 mins read

Webinar Thursday 30th April at 7pm Thailand time

Are you someone who is struggling to write your own resume? Or perhaps cannot find the time and place to learn best practice in resume writing? (more…)

What happened to him, Tom Sorensen?

Post published:16/04/2020
Reading time:2 mins read

I have been looking forward to this day with great anticipation. The countdown has been on for quite some time.

If you by any chance have checked out my blog recently, you will have seen the live countdown, second by second.

After a wonderful and long time at Grant Thornton and the most recent years at Boyden, it was time to go on my own. Thank you to so many of you for the encouragement.

You will find me at Bhiraj Tower @ BITEC, Bangna in Bangkok. Map.

What do I do? Continue to do really. (more…)

World Class online cloud assessment tools for HR and Hiring Managers now available in Thailand

Post published:03/01/2020
Reading time:4 mins read

The Predictive Index assessment tools help you select the best candidates and applicants. You can stop guessing; stop trusting your guts, and stop being an amateur hiring manager.

Even small and medium-sized companies can now use the same tools that the world’s largest multinational and conglomerates have done successfully for years and years. (more…)

Is there a future for executive search?

Post published:23/12/2019
Reading time:2 mins read

Leading executive search firms of the future will be the ones who adapt and fit around expanding technology. Firms who provide a personalised service to clients rather than a "one size fits all" approach which we are seeing with some majors where in the end, the client feels oversold.

Too many employers treat candidates like dirt

Post published:29/10/2019
Reading time:6 mins read

Bad hiring practises ruin your company’s image and brand. Full stop! Why do top executives let this happen?

A busy September with three speaking events

Post published:30/09/2019
Reading time:1 mins read

Thank you AMCHAM, EGN and PMI for inviting me to address your members at three events this September. Subjects: Board of Governors' nominations; Personal Branding; and Headhunter Secrets.

5 Tips to Help Older Job Seekers Age-Proof Their Resumes

Should I ever trust my gut feeling when interviewing candidates?

Post published:21/08/2019
Reading time:6 mins read

The short answer is no and never! Using your gut is similar to scratching the surface of something; to examine and discover only the superficial aspects of something or in this case a candidate. You would be better off flipping a coin; at least you have 50% chance of getting it right.

We call it the Four A Syndrome, because when you trust your gut, you are assessing a candidate’s presentation skills over business performance and substance. The four A’s are: (more…)