In the Asia‑Pacific region, we often meet parents who are: Highly educated Successful in their own careers Deeply involved in their children’s education decisions This involvement comes from love.But in the current global job market, we are seeing a new risk: Parents are using a career playbook from 15–20 years agoto manage a job market that no longer works that way. At TROUVÉ EXECUTIVE, we work with both: Young people entering the market, and Senior leaders across the region

Not All Internships Are Equal: How “Tick‑Box Experience” Quietly Wastes Your Child’s Most Valuable Years In Asia‑Pacific, many parents are extremely proactive: Lining up internships every summer Enrolling children in programmes, camps, and “CV boosters” Pushing for more and more experiences On paper, it looks impressive.But from the employer side, we are seeing a worrying pattern: Students are busier than ever,yet still arrive at graduation with very weak differentiation. At

Most parents quietly assume: “If my child keeps their grades up and behaves well, employers will see their potential.” From the employer side, this is no longer true. At TROUVÉ EXECUTIVE, we sit daily with hiring managers and business leaders who are deciding which young people get a chance — and which CVs are quietly passed over. Again and again, we see the same painful pattern: Parents are proud of a “good student” Employers are looking for a very different set of signals T

Schools and universities are very good at developing: Academic knowledge Exam performance Project grades and GPAs But when we sit with CEOs and hiring managers, they almost never ask: “What was this graduate’s GPA?” Instead, they ask: “Can I trust this person with real responsibility?” “Will they grow fast in our environment?” “Will they fit our team and clients?” The uncomfortable reality:The market is evaluating your child on competencies that schools rarely teach explicitl

Most parents assume: “As long as my child is smart and studies hard, they can start thinking about jobs in final year. There’s still time.” From an employer’s and headhunter’s point of view,vthat “time” is much shorter than most families realise. At TROUVÉ EXECUTIVE, we sit daily on the employer side of the table: We support CEOs and HR Heads in planning their talent pipeline We see which students and graduates get fast-tracked We know when decisions are quietly made behind t

Many parents sit in my office or on Zoom and say something like: “I want to help, but I also don’t want to take over.” They see their child sending applications with no replies, or avoiding the topic entirely. They feel anxious – but they also don’t want to become “that parent” who writes emails or fills in forms on behalf of their adult child. This tension is completely normal. In this article, I’ll share a framework for understanding healthy parental support during a child’

Parents often tell me, “His CV looks fine,” or “We used a good template online.” On the surface, the document is clean, the spelling is correct, and the education section is impressive. Yet… interviews are still not coming. The reality is that many student and graduate CVs are “good enough” as a school document, but not strong enough as a business tool. Employers are not judging a CV on how neat it looks; they are asking a simple question: “Does this convince me to interview

Many parents in Hong Kong and across Asia invest heavily in their children’s education — tutors, enrichment classes, exam preparation and overseas study. Yet when it comes to the final step into the working world , many families tell us the same thing: “My son / daughter is bright and hard‑working, but we don’t really know how to help them get their first proper job.” The transition from education to employment has never been more competitive. Entry‑level roles now expect “wo

English with Subtitles Cantonese with Subtitles English with Subtitle If you haven't felt scared or challenged at work in the last 12 months, you are in trouble. 📉 如果你過去 12 個月在公司沒有感到害怕或挑戰，你有大麻煩了。📉 You think you are "stable." I think you are rotting. We call this the "Loyalty Tax." While you sit comfortably, your market value is dropping, and your salary is falling behind inflation. 你以為這叫「穩定」？我覺得這叫「發霉」。這就是「忠誠稅」(Loyalty Tax)。當你舒舒服服坐著時，你的市場價值正在下跌，你的人工正在被通脹拋離。 In this episo

If you haven't felt scared or challenged at work in the last 12 months, you are in trouble. 📉 如果你過去 12 個月在公司沒有感到害怕或挑戰，你有大麻煩了。📉 You think you are "stable." I think you are rotting. We call this the "Loyalty Tax." While you sit comfortably, your market value is dropping, and your salary is falling behind inflation. 你以為這叫「穩定」？我覺得這叫「發霉」。這就是「忠誠稅」(Loyalty Tax)。當你舒舒服服坐著時，你的市場價值正在下跌，你的人工正在被通脹拋離。 In this episode, your career coach and headhunter Hong Ming Lau, ACC and co-host C

English with subtitle Cantonese with subtitle English with subtitle Cantonese with subtitle "I'm SO BUSY." Is that a badge of honor or a sign of incompetence? ⏱️ 「我好忙。」呢句係 Medal 定係無能嘅表現？⏱️ In the world of elite performance, constant busyness doesn't impress anyone. If you are constantly putting out fires, you are an arsonist, not a fire chief. 喺 Elite 嘅世界，長期咁忙一啲都唔 Impressive。如果你成日都要救火，你係縱火狂，唔係消防隊長。 Your Career Coach & Headhunter - Hong Ming Lau, ACC and Co-host - Candy T

"I'm SO BUSY." Is that a badge of honor or a sign of incompetence? ⏱️ 「我好忙。」呢句係 Medal 定係無能嘅表現？⏱️ In the world of elite performance, constant busyness doesn't impress anyone. If you are constantly putting out fires, you are an arsonist, not a fire chief. 喺 Elite 嘅世界，長期咁忙一啲都唔 Impressive。如果你成日都要救火，你係縱火狂，唔係消防隊長。 Your Career Coach & Headhunter - Hong Ming Lau, ACC and Co-host - Candy Tsang discuss Strategic Efficiency: How to delete, delegate, and delay to reclaim your time

At the pinnacle of leadership, the decisions carry immense weight and the path forward is often one you must forge yourself. But what if you could navigate this path with greater clarity, confidence, and impact? Leadership is not a static title; it is a dynamic skill that demands continuous refinement. Whether you are a seasoned executive shaping industries or an emerging leader poised to make your mark, the journey toward greater effectiveness is infinite. While the drive to

Want Real Growth? Start with Coaching. Advice can inform you — but coaching transforms you. ⚡ In this episode, our Career Coach & Headhunter – Hong Ming Lau, ACC , at Trouvé Executive , shares how professional coaching helps you strengthen: Clarity, Confidence, Communication and Resilience. 💫 These are the four essentials that define authentic leadership and sustainable career growth in a world that never stops changing. 🌍 Because growth isn’t about collecting more advice

Want Real Growth? Start with Coaching. Advice can inform you — but coaching transforms you. 真正的成長，從Coaching開始。 建議可以給你方向，但 Coaching能 帶來 改變。 ⚡ In this episode, our Career Coach & Headhunter – Hong Ming Lau, ACC , at Trouvé Executive, shares how professional coaching helps you strengthen: Clarity, Confidence, Communication and Resilience. 💫 ⚡ 在這一集我們的職業教練兼獵頭顧問 Hong Ming Lau, ACC 分享Coaching如何幫助你建立清晰 、自信、溝通和抗壓力。 💫 These are the four essentials that define authentic leadership

What Exactly is Coaching? Career and personal coaching is something very different — and in many ways, far more powerful. Coaching is not about telling you what to do. It’s about creating space to step back, think, and uncover answers that lie within you. 🎙️ In this episode, our career coach and headhunter, Hong Ming Lau, ACC explains what coaching really is — in simple, everyday words. 👉 Listen here: [ https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZLf1EsLbex3MH2sHQ4RJV?si=91d84cf

What Exactly is Coaching? Career and personal coaching is something very different — and in many ways, far more powerful. Coaching is not about telling you what to do. It’s about creating space to step back, think, and uncover answers that lie within you. 🎙️ In this episode, our career coach and headhunter, Hong Ming Lau, ACC explains what coaching really is — in simple, everyday words. 👉 Listen here: [ https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZLf1EsLbex3MH2sHQ4RJV?si=91d84

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