Career progression/planning - Gemini Personnel

Which industries are benefiting from the corona crisis?

The coronavirus hit the global economy unexpectedly. Within a few weeks, many countries globally have drastically reduced air traffic and financial markets have reacted strongly. It remains difficult to predict how long it will take to get the virus under the control, and this has led us to revisit key

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10 Tips when starting a new job

Whilst every job environment is different, there are some do’s and don’ts that will help you adapt and fit into your new organisation from the start. Read these 10 tips for new employees and make the start of your new job as easy as possible. 1. Research your

Candidates

What do today’s candidates really want?

Low unemployment and a high demand for talent in Asia are putting job seekers and new employees in control. Despite a robust hiring market, new research finds workers are divided on how they feel about their current job, with half of the respondents feeling like they have a career while

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10 Warning signs a job offer is too good to be true

After months of researching, applying, and interviewing, nothing is more relieving than finally getting that dream job offer. But if you’re fresh out of college with minimal job experience and a company offers you an unreasonably high salary, the ability to work from home once a week, and free

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Have you been offered a new job, but not sure if you should accept it?

There are many reasons why people look for a new job – for career development, a chance to learn new skills, more money or to escape an unhappy workplace. The process of searching, applying and interviewing for a new job can be very long and tiring, and when you finally receive

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HR Consulting - 360 Feedback assessments

Gemini HR Consulting has recently completed a project with a client providing 360° Feedback assessments, and we think it’s worth sharing this project with you on our blog this month. A 360° Feedback assessment is a tool that is widely used all over the world for developmental purposes. It

China

Case study: Career Transition support of a senior manager in Singapore

The company Our client is a leading global provider of integrated transportation, storage and distribution solutions for chemicals and other bulk-liquid products, delivered through its three largest operations units: tankers, terminals, and tank containers. The situation The company was looking for a firm to provide a six month Career Transition

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How to attract Millenials?

This week a deep dive into Millennials and their career ambition. Millennials have now all grown up, graduated from university, and started their careers. In fact, Millennials, people born between 1980 and the mid-90s, are currently the largest generation in the workforce – comprising 35% of all employees. By 2030, those

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Tips to make yourself more attractive in the Asian job market

Today it is not enough to just have a good educational background when you are looking for your dream job in Asia. Have you ever thought of the skills you need for your dream job? In this competitive job market, you need to have a combination of education, experience, and

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Unexpected factors that affect your chances of getting hired

We put together a list of seemingly trivial details that can affect your chances of getting the job of your dream — and only some are within your control. The time of your interview According to Glassdoor, 10:30 a.m. on a Tuesday is the best time for you to

Career

The secrets to staying motivated at work

As much as you want to be the employee of the month, it’s never easy to stay focused at work all the time. Motivation can be hard to achieve even if you love your job, there would always be a couple of times in the month you find your

Career

It's a match!

According to job search site CareerBuilder, 70% of employers in 2018 screened candidates on social media prior to making a hiring decision, up from 60 percent in 2016 and 11 percent in 2006. It’s obvious that candidates should learn to use social media to their advantage, but how

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5 desired skills for future jobs

The workplace of today and the future might look quite different due to technology, the economy, the environment, and politics.The evolving workplace is creating a skills divide. Soon we’ll only be as good as the skills we possess. But which skills are they, and how can we

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Questions to unlock your authentic career

Ashley Stahl is an American national security professional turned entrepreneur, speaker and career coach. She coaches Millennials on how to find their purpose, master the job hunt, and eventually transition into entrepreneurship. A Gallup survey showed that 71% of workers are either “not engaged” or “actively disengaged” from

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Say goodbye to career planning - Tim Clark TEDx Talks

Whether it’s as you run up to graduation or in the formative years of your career there seems to be an increased emphasis on planning, planning your career, making sure each step you take is aligned to the longer-term goals, ensuring your plan meets the approval of family, friends,

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Things successful people do on weekends

It’s Friday again! What will you do this weekend to help you unwind?The weekend gives us an opportunity to relax and re-boost ourselves for the week ahead. What do you do on your weekend to get you in the right frame of mind for a successful week?

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Questions that can help you find your dream job

Are you looking for your dream job but not sure exactly what it is?“Sometimes on the way to a dream you get lost and find a better one” don’t be afraid to explore all possibilities and be open to changes. Persevere and you will find your dream job

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Tips to get your first job after college

Create a LinkedIn profile and utilize it Dan Schawbel, New York Times bestselling author and serial entrepreneur, said in Forbes Magazine, “Students should prepare it (LinkedIn profile) as early as their senior year in the high school. Even if the profile is just a bare-bones list of

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Effective ways to better work with your boss and manager

While the boss usually looks at the monetary plan view of the company’s revenue, with a top priority in having hardworking employees, it’s just as important to the boss that they dislike superficial relationships with the people they work with every day.You may have a long list

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Tips for balancing work and life

It’s all about the balance…balancing work and life is a big topic with many employers now realising how critical it is to get it right, not least of all because of many illnesses that are born from stress.Everyone wants to have a balanced life, but it seems