There is less stigma associated with being made redundant today than ever before because corporate restructuring, downsizing, outsourcing and cost cutting measures are quite common. However, some still find it difficult to tell interviewers and potential employers about it. For some, it is their pride that is at stake. For others, they feel that they […]
How To Tell Potential Employers You Were Retrenched Read More »
A 42-year old IT Leader came up to me last week with a worried look on his face. He asked me pensively… “I’ve had a great career for the past 2 decades and am making very good money now… but after seeing so many of my colleagues/friends in their 50s getting retrenched, I’m beginning to
Will You Still Have A Job After 50? (Probably Not, But Here’s What You Can Do) Read More »
My father was an clerk in the Standard Chartered Bank for 35 years before he retired. It was his first and last job. Today, your job will probably never last that long, like a balloon floating away in the sky. And even if it did, you would probably get so bored that you’ll quit way
Why Your Job Probably Won’t Last Forever Read More »
Last month, I was with a client and she was puzzled. She had an exciting encounter with a Headhunter from one of the largest global search firms. It was a whirlwind romance from the very moment the headhunter reached out to her, telling her that her profile was a perfect fit, and that his clients
When Your Headhunter Goes Silent … (and other Headhunting Shenanigans) Read More »
I remember when I first started Career Agility International, I was invited at the behest of some Assistant Professor at a local university who was in charge of Career Programs to discuss ideas with her. When I arrived, she suddenly turned hostile and started challenging every point I made, even describing my career as a
When Interviewers Behave Badly – An Insider’s Tale Read More »
Many of us know of the Nobel Peace Prize and its famous founder, Swedish Inventor and Industrialist Alfred Nobel. Every year, this prestigious award is given to the most deserving individual who made the biggest impact towards world peace. However, did you know that Alfred Nobel, who invented modern day dynamite that killed thousands of young men in
What We Leave Behind… Read More »
Before my Adventure as the Leading Career Strategist, I had spent over a decade in Headhunting. Now, we meet thousands of candidates and clients over time and there are simply too many stories to share, but there were 2 incidents that I will always remember. Now, these stories may or may not have a moral
Top Headhunting Experiences I’ll Never Forget Read More »
A friend in the US sent me this photo over the weekend. She had just recovered from a major surgery that was life-threatening and for a moment, thought that her end was inevitable. “I’ve always been a strong person, tough as nails. When my husband left me, I took care of the kids all by
Three Simple Words To Becoming Resilient Read More »
In order to be an effective people manager or team leader, you need to be able to engage your team at a deeper level. Often, this translates to helping them to take charge of their long term career-health. Whether it’s giving feedback on their strengths and inclinations, or providing guidance on the areas they should
Career Coaching – Next Big Leadership Skill to Master Read More »
Three to four decades ago, degree holders were a rare breed of people – not many could afford to study at a University and those who did, became very successful because of their specialised training and education. Fast forward to today, the situation is very different. Just go to your downtown Business District and blindly
Thinking of Getting an MBA? 6 Things to think about first… Read More »
