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

English with Subtitles Cantonese with Subtitles English with Subtitles Cantonese with Subtitles Are you crushing it at work, only to find your boss micromanaging you or taking credit for your wins? You might be dealing with an insecure manager. In Episode 26 of the Trouvé Executive Podcast, your career coach and headhunter Hong Ming Lau and co-host Candy Tsang reveal why top performers get targeted and how to use "Strategic Over-Communication" to manage your boss's ego withou

English with subtitles Are you crushing it at work, only to find your boss micromanaging you or taking credit for your wins? You might be dealing with an insecure manager. In Episode 26 of the Trouvé Executive Podcast, your career coach and headhunter Hong Ming Lau and co-host Candy Tsang reveal why top performers get targeted and how to use "Strategic Over-Communication" to manage your boss's ego without shrinking your own potential. 你做嘢好叻、跑到數，但老細開始瘋狂 micromanage 你，甚至暗中搶你功勞？

As we move deeper into 2026, the APAC retail and consumer goods sectors are facing a severe talent retention crisis. Despite the stabilization of global markets, retail turnover rates have soared, averaging between 22% and 32% across the region in 2025 and early 2026. Why are retail professionals leaving, and more importantly, how can HR and management teams stop the bleeding? The Regional Breakdown: 2025-2026 Turnover Trends & Insights To fix the problem, we must understand

English with subtitle Cantonese with subtitle English with subtitle Cantonese with subtitle Are you a "Paper Tiger"? 🐯 你是不是一隻「紙老虎」？🐯 Many professionals chase fancy titles like "Vice President" or "Head of..." thinking it’s career growth. However, if you have no budget, no team, and no P&L, you aren't climbing the ladder—you are digging a hole. In this episode, your career coach and headhunter Hong Ming Lau, ACC, along with co-host Candy Tsang, explain "Title Inflation."

Are you a "Paper Tiger"? 🐯 你是不是一隻「紙老虎」？🐯 Many professionals chase fancy titles like "Vice President" or "Head of..." thinking it’s career growth. However, if you have no budget, no team, and no P&L, you aren't climbing the ladder—you are digging a hole. In this episode, your career coach and headhunter Hong Ming Lau, ACC, along with co-host Candy Tsang, explain "Title Inflation." They discuss why being a Manager with a significant scope is worth five times more than a VP

The Lasting Importance of Coaching Coaching的長遠價值 In this episode, our Career Coach and Headhunter –  Hong Ming Lau, ACC at Trouvé Executive shares why the real power of coaching lies beyond solving problems — it’s about building a mindset for continuous growth and clarity that lasts. 在這一集我們 Trouvé Executive 的職業教練兼獵頭顧問 Hong Ming Lau, ACC 分享Coaching真正嘅力量：唔止解決問題，而係培養一種持續成長嘅思維，同時令你更清晰方向。🌱 How do you keep growing after reaching a goal? 💭 💭 達到目標之後，你點樣繼續進步？ Share your th

In this episode, our Career Coach and Headhunter –  Hong Ming Lau, ACC at Trouvé Executive shares why the real power of coaching lies beyond solving problems — it’s about building a mindset for continuous growth and clarity that lasts. 在這一集我們 Trouvé Executive 的職業教練兼獵頭顧問 Hong Ming Lau, ACC 分享Coaching真正嘅力量：唔止解決問題，而係培養一種持續成長嘅思維，同時令你更清晰方向。🌱 How do you keep growing after reaching a goal? 💭 💭 達到目標之後，你點樣繼續進步？ Share your thoughts below 👇留言同我分享你嘅方法 👇 🎧 Listen on Spotify →

Want to make a great first impression in your next job interview? A perfect self-introduction is the key. In this episode, our career coach and headhunter, Ming, shows you how to structure a concise, tailored answer to "tell me about yourself." If you find this Podcast helpful, please like, comment, and repost! Join us next week as we share more essential interviewing skills. For in-depth guidance on our Interview Skills Mastery, Career Consultation, and Coaching Servic

lo everyone, and welcome to the first episode of our Interview Skills Mastery series! In today's video, your headhunter and career coach, Ming, will guide you through the essential steps of interview preparation. Whether you're walking into an office or logging in for a virtual meeting, these practical tips will help you do so with confidence. We're just getting started! Be sure to tune in next week as we continue to delve deeper into the interviewing skills that will set y

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