A few weeks ago I relocated from Russia to China to pursue my career in recruitment with Hays. While in my second week in Beijing I suddenly had to step in for one of my colleagues who had become sick and could not deliver a presentation. So here I was, explaining to young foreign graduates how to find their first job in China while only having spent a bit more than seven days here myself.
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It’s not uncommon for graduates to feel impatient about entering the working world having left university or college. After three or more years of higher education and student debt, it’s understandable that so many are keen to begin earning their own way in the world.
In my previous article I touched on three of the basic areas finance must address in order to commence building a business partnership function: getting the numbers consistently correct; finding “what” decisions are to be influenced; and establishing the correct structure in line with the business.
Continue reading What does it take to become a successful Business Partner?
Anyone who professes to be a ‘digital expert’ in this current age of bleeding edge technology is likely to be treated with a large dose of scepticism by both employers and recruiters.
Over the years, many people have asked me for interview advice, that’s short and easy to remember. Luckily, I do have one suggestion that improves the likelihood of success enormously. And I can summarise this piece of advice in four words: Ask the right questions.
It might not be cool to admit in the UK, but I’m a big fan of country music. There, I’ve said it. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Kenny Rogers’ song ‘The Gambler’, there’s a line in it where the Gambler imparts some sound advice, “You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em”. He was sharing a poker metaphor for life, but the line resonates for staff retention.
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The interplay between politics and business has far-reaching, and sometimes unintended, consequences.
