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[squidy]

When the client explicitly says up front that is the maximum they can pay.

Lets say for example you are currently on 5k a month, asking for 6.5k

Their client specifically say the maximum they can pay is 6k (non negotiable)

Nothing the agent can do will change the client's mind

2) You can. But i don't usually reply because this thread is more advisory on how to get a better job, and not legal (i am not a legal expert)

Thank you

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

Internal equity by the HR manager

Must remember, the agent job is to get you the job. Getting a high salary is a bonus.

If you sign the offer with the same salary, better than asking for a high offer, and not getting an offer at all

 

[squidy]

Internal equity by the HR manager

Must remember, the agent job is to get you the job. Getting a high salary is a bonus.

If you sign the offer with the same salary, better than asking for a high offer, and not getting an offer at all

Got it now. Thanks!

 

[squidy]

Internal equity by the HR manager

Must remember, the agent job is to get you the job. Getting a high salary is a bonus.

If you sign the offer with the same salary, better than asking for a high offer, and not getting an offer at all

Sorry, can u explain more on internal equity? Don't quite understand what it means.

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

Sorry, can u explain more on internal equity? Don't quite understand what it means.

Already explained in one of the posts previously.

Basic concept.

You have 5 years experience.

The people in the current client's team have 5 years experience.

You ask for 6k

They are all on 5.5k

They cannot pay you 6k

 

[squidy]

Already explained in one of the posts previously.

Basic concept.

You have 5 years experience.

The people in the current client's team have 5 years experience.

You ask for 6k

They are all on 5.5k

They cannot pay you 6k

Ahhhhh okok thanks!

 

[fallenicarus]

is this a hao lian post?

No. It was a serious question. I don't really care what others think. It is more of how do I move forward in my career as it seems to have reached a plateau.

I guess it was a long shot.

 

[squidy]

Internal equity by the HR manager

Must remember, the agent job is to get you the job. Getting a high salary is a bonus.

If you sign the offer with the same salary, better than asking for a high offer, and not getting an offer at all

Thanks so much again

 

[AaronZzZ]

How long after applying can I render my application dead ?

What do you think of CSO positions in banking industry? Dead end ?

 

[newstranger]

Sweet spot?


Grades are extremely important especially if applying for govt. Not so much for SME and Start, and depends on what type of MNC

But beyond grades, they also want to see achievements beyond grades

thanks, can say more on what type of MNC's? cos right now I just dunt apply for those asking outstanding grades.......but do have a bit of achievements beyond grades..

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

thanks, can say more on what type of MNC's? cos right now I just dunt apply for those asking outstanding grades.......but do have a bit of achievements beyond grades..

Typically Japanese firms, Korean firms and other Asian companies

Non financial industry

How long after applying can I render my application dead ?

What do you think of CSO positions in banking industry? Dead end ?

1 month.

Yes. dead end. Unless you intend to work there for the next 10 years or more in the same company.

 

[AaronZzZ]

Functional resume vs reverse chronological ?

Is the functional resume better for inexperienced fresh graduate ?

 

[valerie.sim.t2]

When applying for a job and firms will tell us that they will call us if we qualify or not for the position, how long are we going to wait for them? How will we know if the position was already occupied?

 

[desmond321]

Hi Headhunter, I had this interview think in 13th October, that only lasted 20 minutes or so and I felt I didn't do well for it, the atmosphere felt off as compared to other interviews I went to. And yesterday, I got a call from the HR, the HR ask me if i had gotten a job and ask whether I am still interested for the role or not. My very first reaction was to ask how come after so long then you guys contact me? (more than 2 months I think since interview) The HR say only now they had approval for hiring process etc.

So is the reason genuine? Or simply put I was a reserve choice? Like someone better than me decline the job so they scrambling to find a replacement?

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

Functional resume vs reverse chronological ?

Is the functional resume better for inexperienced fresh graduate ?

IMO functional.

When applying for a job and firms will tell us that they will call us if we qualify or not for the position, how long are we going to wait for them? How will we know if the position was already occupied?

Depends on the number of applicants. Typically 2 weeks.

The role will most likely be closed if the job ad is no longer around. If it is reposted again, means you are most likely not shortlisted.

Hi Headhunter, I had this interview think in 13th October, that only lasted 20 minutes or so and I felt I didn't do well for it, the atmosphere felt off as compared to other interviews I went to. And yesterday, I got a call from the HR, the HR ask me if i had gotten a job and ask whether I am still interested for the role or not. My very first reaction was to ask how come after so long then you guys contact me? (more than 2 months I think since interview) The HR say only now they had approval for hiring process etc.

So is the reason genuine? Or simply put I was a reserve choice? Like someone better than me decline the job so they scrambling to find a replacement?

It is possible that it is genuine.

Did you apply directly? or was it thru a recruiter?

MNC usually will interview first while getting the approvals in place. So when the approval is finalized they don't need to interview anymore and can identify the right people quickly.

Remember, approvals can only be triggered after someone resigns, then there is a time frame for the approval process.

But to be honest, 2 months is a little long, unless the role you are applying for is fairly senior in hierarchy.

 

[desmond321]

It is possible that it is genuine.

Did you apply directly? or was it thru a recruiter?

MNC usually will interview first while getting the approvals in place. So when the approval is finalized they don't need to interview anymore and can identify the right people quickly.

Remember, approvals can only be triggered after someone resigns, then there is a time frame for the approval process.

But to be honest, 2 months is a little long, unless the role you are applying for is fairly senior in hierarchy.

Thanks for the reply!

Ya, I applied directly, and not through a recruiter.

I don't think its a MNC. Its a local telco so what does it constitute?

I did asked during the interview, if the afore mentioned position a new headcount or replacement, their answers was replacement as the current personnel is transferring to another role within the department.

It's just a executive position, and minimum entry is degree so I think its an entry role bah.

 

[newstranger]

Typically Japanese firms, Korean firms and other Asian companies

Non financial industry

sorry, meaning asian and non financial coys arent that strict on grades.......

 

[yukari_san3]

Thanks for the reply!

Ya, I applied directly, and not through a recruiter.

I don't think its a MNC. Its a local telco so what does it constitute?

I did asked during the interview, if the afore mentioned position a new headcount or replacement, their answers was replacement as the current personnel is transferring to another role within the department.

It's just a executive position, and minimum entry is degree so I think its an entry role bah.

imo all these local firms are very very slow in their hr process.

waiting for over a month is the norm

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

Thanks for the reply!

Ya, I applied directly, and not through a recruiter.

I don't think its a MNC. Its a local telco so what does it constitute?

I did asked during the interview, if the afore mentioned position a new headcount or replacement, their answers was replacement as the current personnel is transferring to another role within the department.

It's just a executive position, and minimum entry is degree so I think its an entry role bah.

Sometimes when the interview takes place the person haven't transfer yet so cannot hire yet

only after the person officially transfer then can hire

 

[swirlsurfer13]

Hi HH,

1) What are the current prospects for becoming a trader?

2) Is it a must to get CFA before moving into fund management?

Thanks.