Tutu Ku

I’ve been in the recruitment game for 20 years, and it’s true that ageism exists. It doesn’t matter how young you look or how fit you are. There was a time I proposed a well-qualified 54-year-old candidate for a GM role, and the client remarked, “He is a bit over the hill.” Having clients specify … Read more

There was a period of time I was super-pissed with my boss. So, I did the most sensible thing – I decided it was time to find a new boss. This happened during the pandemic. I still remember that evening. After typing “Logging off” in my MSTeams ‘Corporate Services Team’ window to clock off for … Read more

This isn’t your typical pep talk. If you’ve attended my Live sessions before on TikTok & Instagram, you know I’m straightforward and I don’t mince my words. So much so that some say I might be a a tad over the top. Over two decades in the people business, I’ve witnessed the darker side of … Read more

Kita mungkin mempunyai bakat-bakat luar biasa dalam pasukan kita, tetapi adakah kita menugaskan mereka dengan tanggungjawab yang betul? Kadang-kadang, kita mungkin meletakkan sumber berharga kita di tempat yang tidak sesuai dengan kekuatan mereka, menyebabkan potensi mereka tidak dicapaikan sepenuhnya. Begitu juga dengan kera yang mendapat bunga; tanpa pemahaman yang betul tentang apa dipegangnya, ia tidak … Read more

Yesterday, I was privileged to attend a briefing on HRD Corp’s groundbreaking initiative – The National Training Index (NTI). It is a measuring method to assess and describe the level of training and development activities among industries in Malaysia, like a pulse check. But NTI doesn’t just scratch the surface. It delves deep, assessing the … Read more

When Jobstreet introduced me to AMA and Live Thread Discussions, I’ll admit – I felt like a fish out of water. Terms like ‘live thread’, ‘online community’, and ‘tweetstorm’ were almost like a foreign language. But isn’t that the essence of a great adventure? Treading the unfamiliar? Now, in my mid-40s, I could’ve chosen the … Read more

I had an intriguing debate with my bff today that got me pondering. When hiring, what might employers prefer: candidates with kids or those without? He advocated for those without kids, pointing out: 1. Flexibility with Hours – They’re often available for irregular hours, unexpected business travel, or last-minute projects, without the constraints of child-related … Read more

If your resume is just a dry list of duties and responsibilities copied from your job description, it’s time for a change. Instead of simply listing your responsibilities, illustrate your impact. How have you made a difference?Use quantifiable results to highlight your successeses (more about this here: https://professionalbimbo.com/2023/08/04/counting-our-successes-on-our-resumes/) Go for the Show, Don’t Tell approach. … Read more

Reading a resume shouldn’t feel like trying to solve a puzzle. But too often, I see resumes that leave me scratching my head, wondering what job this person is even suitable for. That’s not a good position for a hiring manager to be in. Your resume should make it quick and easy to see what … Read more

In a competitive job market, specifics sell. Here is a tip – rather than just listing tasks and responsibilities, use concrete numbers and results to showcase our impact where possible. Even if our job doesn’t directly involve revenue or metrics, think creatively about how we could quantify our achievements. Quantify our impact not only provides … Read more