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Category Archives: Asia
Graduate recruitment in Japan set to grow
Major Japanese employers plan to boost their graduate recruitment levels over the next year with a particular focus on female hires according to a recent survey released by the Yomiuri Shimbun and Nippon Television Network. The survey found that 27% … Continue reading
Expat job seekers more willing to move to Singapore (without a job offer)
The Straits Times has recently reported how expats are not only no longer coming to Singapore on lavish expat packages, but they are also increasingly willing to come without first having a job lined up – especially young professionals trying … Continue reading
The idea of “back home” for one Indian expatriate
Former Indian expatriate (who is now a returnee to India) Mohan Krishnamoorthy recently described for DNAIndia.com his idea of India as “back home” when he used to live in Australia and how his perception of “home” has changed. Mohan’s essay … Continue reading
Hong Kong still attracts employers but talent is in short supply
Recruiter magazine noted a recent salary and employment survey that found Hong Kong is continuing to attract companies looking to gain a foothold in Asia, but talented professionals are in short supply. The survey found that average salaries in Hong … Continue reading
Asian countries fill the top 7 slots in a key OECD education study
According to the recently published 2012 results of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), a triennial international benchmarking study organized by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Asian countries filled the top seven places with Singapore (their … Continue reading
Setting up or working for an Australian brand in China
Advance, an organization that connects the global Australian Diaspora, recently interviewed Maria Liu, the General Manager of ANZ’s Beijing branch who talked about her leadership ethos, the opportunities for Australian businesses in Asia and what it is like working for … Continue reading
Myanmar Medical Equipment Engineer
My client, a health care organization serving healthcare professionals globally, seeks to hire a medical equipment engineer who will be responsible for maintaining all healthcare, hospital or medical equipment in the field as well as assist with business development and … Continue reading
Western MNCs are loosing their edge in recruiting Chinese talent
Alan Pang of Aon Hewitt recently told the Wall Street Journal’s Kathy Chu about why China’s job seekers are increasingly preferring domestic Chinese employers over Western MNCs: According to Alan, macro economic trends such as inflation, manufacturers and western MNCs … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, China, Greater China
Tagged China, Expatriates, Greater China, Videos
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Japanese and Korean bilingual professionals earn double the salary
Recruiter magazine has cited a survey from a Japanese recruitment firm showing the salaries of experienced professionals in both Japan and South Korea who are proficient in English to be much higher than the salaries of non bilingual professionals. Specifically … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Japan, South Korea
Tagged Bilingualism, Japan, Korean returnees, South Korea
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Studying abroad makes China’s second-generation entrepreneurs different
The Wall Street Journal has an article along with a video segment about how China’s private economy will change hands in the next decade, from the first-generation entrepreneurs to their children – many of whom studied abroad and have a … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, China, Greater China
Tagged China, Entrepreneurs, Greater China, Sea Turtles, Study Abroad
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