Many Asia‑Pacific parents tell us: “We just want our child to find a good job.” “Once they get into a solid company, they will be fine.” But in today’s market, we see something different. Even students who land their so‑called “dream job” can feel lost, stuck or burnt out within 2–3 years if there is no bigger plan behind it. At TROUVÉ EXECUTIVE, we don’t just ask,“What job do you want after graduation?”We ask: “Who do you want to be in 10 years, and how can your first few jo

From “I have no idea what to do” to a concrete first step: a typical student journey A very common profile I see: Final‑year or recent graduate from a good university Reasonable grades, some activities and internships CV is “fine” but not strategic When I ask, “What roles are you targeting?” the answer is: “I’m quite open – maybe marketing, consulting… or finance?” In other words: smart and capable, but unfocused. Drawing on my combined background in head‑hunting / executive

Loving support vs. labour market reality: what parents can (and can’t) do for their children’s careers Parents today do more than ever: Overseas or top‑tier education Extra courses, tutoring and enrichment Activities, leadership, volunteering… Yet when it comes to entering the job market, many parents quietly tell me: “I don’t really know how hiring works now “What worked in my time doesn’t seem to apply anymore.” “I want to help, but I don’t want to push too hard.” With a ba

Why high‑achieving students still struggle with their first job (and what parents can do differently) We all know a version of this story: A student with good grades, internships and activities Parents who have invested heavily in education But when graduation comes… the job search stalls CVs are sent. Silence. Interviews happen, but no offers. Everyone becomes anxious, and sometimes things get tense at home. From my experience in executive search / headhunting and career coa