Looking to level up your career in 2025?

Join us as we dive deep into the latest job market trends with two heavyweight guests:

- John Borneman - Country Manager of Hays Recruitment Singapore

- Natasha Wahap, Senior Manager, Employer Branding SAPMENA L'Oréal (South Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa)

Get insider perspectives from both sides of the hiring table as we explore:

- Which industries are actively hiring despite market uncertainties

- How the recruitment landscape has evolved in 2025

- Game-changing tips to make yourself more discoverable to recruiters

- The truth about job applications and what happens behind the scenes

Plus, our guests share surprising insights about CV length, salary negotiations, and a creative LinkedIn hack that could expand your network overnight.

Unpack these valuable insights to help you position yourself for success in today's job market. Tune in to discover why some traditional career advice might be outdated and what really catches a recruiter's eye in 2025.

Whether you're actively job hunting or planning your next career move, this episode is packed with practical strategies you won't want to miss.

00:00 Introduction

05:29 What skills do you need for change management roles?

07:59 How can mid-career professionals switch to change management?

10:08 Are there any non-negotiable traits employers want before skills?

12:48 What makes a candidate stand out to get headhunted?

14:45 How can you make your LinkedIn profile stand out?

20:13 Is it better to be a specialist or a generalist?

23:03 How do recruiters spot AI-generated resumes and identify real skills?

24:50 What’s the best way to negotiate a salary?

28:50 Does sharing your salary history hurt salary negotiations?

31:40 How do hiring managers decide who gets interviewed?

35:38 Is there really a shortage of talent or jobs?

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