Career Advice Career counselling, advice and guidance

Michael Page

Culture is candidates’ no. 1 concern when joining a Chinese company

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Accent on niche hiring

Investment banks and financial services firms remain cost-conscious, and therefore in 2014 we expect the majority of permanent hiring to be for replacement positions or for specific, niche roles such as front office developers and technical infrastructure support positions, writes Christopher Aukland. ...

No permanent fix

Investment banks remain very cautious about increasing permanent headcount in IT and operations, with most hiring being for replacement, says Christopher Aukland. ...

No short cuts in career swaps

I’m a 27-year-old hotel management graduate who has been working in hospitality for four years. I’m looking for a career change as I’m no longer interested in working in ... ...

Teaching solution to career confusion

I've just turned 27 and I am thinking about a career change. Half of my life was spent in Canada, where I graduated with a BA in Recreation, Sports and Tourism in 2009. Recently, I've been working as a part-time tutor at a ... ...

In or out of the office, always do the right thing

When out of the office with colleagues, you should behave just as you do at work. You should present yourself appropriately, have the right ... ...

Develop win-win negotiation skills

Before you negotiate an issue with your colleagues, know what you want to achieve. Be willing to meet them halfway if you want to ... ...

Making peace with difficult colleagues

If you find it hard to gel with some officemates, discuss the situation with them in a friendly ... ...

Be productive by knowing which is first, last and never

Prioritising your tasks will help you complete your projects on time. This may even give you an extra hour to assist your manager and ... ...

3 Good things about prioritising your tasks

Prioritising your tasks will help you complete your projects on time. This may even give you an extra hour to assist your manager and ... ...