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[always89]

Hi,

Need some advice here.
I have recently accepted a job and signed letter of offer contract with them.

1. Isit ok if I rejected the job offer?
2. Will I get blacklisted after that?

Thanks in advance. :/

 

[neanea]

HH

Those roles in HH company that look after a team of recruiters, how do they earn?
Are they paid a monthly fix salary or they also need to sell?

 

[JK1688]

Why would the hiring company ask for my last 3 months payslip and my commission payout statement?

 

[Kyoji83]

Background verification to determine you are still with the company & you did not give a false declaration on your current earning so that company can proceed to offer you a 'correct' salary package.

Why would the hiring company ask for my last 3 months payslip and my commission payout statement?

 

[JK1688]

Background verification to determine you are still with the company & you did not give a false declaration on your current earning so that company can proceed to offer you a 'correct' salary package.

Oh, so is a must for me to provide them with my commission statement?

 

[Shion]

Job market still so weak

 

[neanea]

HH pls reply????

HH

Those roles in HH company that look after a team of recruiters, how do they earn?
Are they paid a monthly fix salary or they also need to sell?

 

[Cranyon]

TS, do you run the resumes received through jobscan software (is it applicant tracking system?) to filter out the best-matched candidates or do you manually read all the resumes?

 

[yourplaceormine]

Hi HH, I have a question regarding job hopping in the banking industry. As you know, job hopping is common in the banking industry negotiate for higher salaries and advancements that you most probably won't be able to have access to through organic growth. When switching firms/jobs at a more junior level (up to 5 yrs experience), is asking for a 20% pay increase considered reasonable, and if not, what would be the usual threshold for an increase?

Also, does your expected salary always have to be a mark-up from your current drawn salary? What if you are getting paid below market rate? For example, the market rate for an AVP is 6k, but if I'm only drawing 4.5k and even with a 20% increase, it puts me only at 5.4k. Would it be reasonable to put my expected closer to 6k?

 

[hacksaw333]

So i have about 2 years plus experience. 1.5 in start-up PE firm. Have experience in legal, corp sec, due-diligence, fin modelling, end to end deal negotiation for M&As, went through listing one 1 IPO on foreign exchange. Went through 17 acquisitions as sole interface.Ended up as a director in the company and considered upper middle management amongst 50+ people. (tip of the ice berg)

I now co-own a start-up company and sit on the same level as people with 20+ years experience in legal, management.

I am now thinking of finding a job though. My experience is typically 10 years worth pounded into 2 years. So i am finding difficulty fitting myself in anywhere....

Any advice?

 

[Haeresis]

Hi HH,

I have been working in the construction sector in the past 5 years in the same company and just completed my degree last year july.

And was finding new job since then, as the prospect in the company is not very good. I have done a few interview in the past year but there was no offer until last week. I was offer a job with the same title but there is only about 6% increment of my current salary.

This new company is in the build industry but as only recently venture out in building project is a company that is expanding and i feel that there is prospect in the company.

My question is, is it worth it to go to the new job and forsake the bonus as the bonus will only be given out during end Jan or early Feb. Or should i wait for the bonus and continue to look for new job.

Thank you for your advice.

 

[KL231200]

IBF Certification

Hi HH,

I am trained accountant and currently working as Business Analyst for Tech Consulting company serving a foreign bank.

I will like to check with you if an accredited course from IBF Singapore will be useful for me to join a bank. Particularly i am keen in joining the Market Risk Dept.

Look forward to your response and happy holidays in advance.

 

[jtan80]

Hi

I would like to attend the CEI course.
May I know which institute is good/better?
Grace Management & Consultancy Services or Absolute Kinetics Consultancy?

Thanks for advise

 

[Kyoji83]

I don't think anyone will have attended both schools to give you an answer and it also depend on your luck if you can get a good trainer on that intake.

For me, I go for the cheapest.

End day you can read on your own such as Employment Act but main thing is to ask Trainer what you are not clear.

Hi

I would like to attend the CEI course.
May I know which institute is good/better?
Grace Management & Consultancy Services or Absolute Kinetics Consultancy?

Thanks for advise

 

[GottaCatchEmAll]

Hi HH

How can one improve his chances of landing a tax auditor/advisor/investigation position with no relevant experience?

Is AML experience anywhere relevant to landing a tax related position?

Is ACCA/accounting qualification mandatory for landing a tax related position?

If I do not have accounting experience and qualification, does studying CPA helps in landing an auditing position with big 4? Only have AML experience now.

 

[mrashford86]

What university qualifications are needed to become a recruiter plz? Or can learn on the job?

 

[twinbaby]

Hi there

A recruiter went to the extend of going through my company helpline and disguise as another company just to get my number

Also want to ask, how much do recruiter charge per assignment

 

[Silvercloud16]

Hi HH, need your advice here. I am currently in a transaction monitoring perm role and was approached for a 6 month contract KYC role for private wealth clients in a reputable US investment bank, well known to be able to pay generously. But it is also well known for its long hours.

I am unsure if I should give up my current job stability and worklife balance for the money and prestige of the company.

Appreciate any response thanks

 

[RMCWMR]

Hi HH, need your advice here. I am currently in a transaction monitoring perm role and was approached for a 6 month contract KYC role for private wealth clients in a reputable US investment bank, well known to be able to pay generously. But it is also well known for its long hours.

I am unsure if I should give up my current job stability and worklife balance for the money and prestige of the company.

Appreciate any response thanks

Short answer no. Think of what is going to happen after the 6 months. There is no guarantee they will renew your contract and you will be in no position to negotiate your salary if you are jobless after the contract ends

 

[cottoncloud123]

Hi, I'm waiting for my internship to start. I accepted an offer and signed a contract of employment in a startup (have not started work yet) but received a better offer by a MNC. Question is that is it ok if I withdraw from the contract? Will I be sued for breach of contract?