In the past, many families believed: “If my child does well in school and finds a stable local job, that’s enough.” Today, global hiring has completely changed that picture. From our position at TROUVÉ EXECUTIVE, working with companies across regions, we see: Employers hiring remotely across countries and time zones Competition coming not just from local graduates, but from global talent pools New roles appearing, while old roles quietly disappear or move elsewhere This doesn

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 tell us: “My child is smart and hardworking – I’m sure they’ll find something.” We hear this every year. We also see equally bright young people who, months after graduation, are still: Unsure what to apply for Sending out CVs with no response Feeling increasingly behind their peers The difference is not intelligence. It’s whether they are truly job‑ready – in the way employers define it. Here is a practical checklist you can use as a parent to assess your child’

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

A few years ago, HR leaders were panicking over "Quiet Quitting." In 2026, we are facing a much darker, more destructive evolution: Resenteeism . Resenteeism occurs when employees (and often middle managers) are deeply unhappy and burnt out, but due to economic uncertainties or a tough job market, they cannot afford to leave. Instead of quietly doing the bare minimum, they stay and actively radiate resentment. They kill team morale, block innovation, and create a toxic atmosp

AI Won’t Replace Leaders, But Leaders Using AI Will Replace Those Who Don’t: The 2026 APAC Executive Landscape As we navigate 2026, the conversation around Artificial Intelligence has fundamentally shifted. It is no longer a novelty reserved for the IT department; it is a mandatory competency for the C-Suite and middle management. We are seeing a clear divide in the APAC market: executives who leverage AI to enhance their strategic decision-making, and those who are paralyzed

English with Subtitles Cantonese with Subtitles They told you to make yourself "indispensable" for job security. They lied. 🔒 If you are the only person who can do your job, you have built a prison, not a career. You cannot be promoted because your department would collapse without you. 有人教你要令自己「不可或缺」來保住飯碗？他們騙你的。🔒如果你是全公司唯一懂做你工作的人，你不是在建立事業，你是在坐牢。你永遠無法升職，因為你一走，部門就會崩潰。 In this episode, your career coach and headhunter Hong Ming Lau, ACC and co-host Candy Tsang explain the

English Cantonese They told you to make yourself "indispensable" for job security. They lied. 🔒 If you are the only person who can do your job, you have built a prison, not a career. You cannot be promoted because your department would collapse without you. 有人教你要令自己「不可或缺」來保住飯碗？他們騙你的。🔒如果你是全公司唯一懂做你工作的人，你不是在建立事業，你是在坐牢。你永遠無法升職，因為你一走，部門就會崩潰。 In this episode, your career coach and headhunter Hong Ming Lau, ACC and co-host Candy Tsang explain the difference between a "Technici

With English Subtitles With English Subtitles Stop being a professional beggar. 🛑 不要再做「專業乞衣」了。🛑 Most people think networking is asking strangers for coffee or sending generic LinkedIn messages. That isn't networking; that is annoying. "It's not what you know, it's who you know" is a lie. If you are bad at your job, knowing the CEO just means the CEO knows you are incompetent. 很多人以為 Networking 就是約陌生人飲咖啡，或者在 LinkedIn 發罐頭訊息。那不叫 Networking，那叫騷擾。「識人好過識字」是騙人的。如果你工作能力差，認識 CEO 只代

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

Stop being a professional beggar. 🛑 不要再做「專業乞衣」了。🛑 Most people think networking is asking strangers for coffee or sending generic LinkedIn messages. That isn't networking; that is annoying. "It's not what you know, it's who you know" is a lie. If you are bad at your job, knowing the CEO just means the CEO knows you are incompetent. 很多人以為 Networking 就是約陌生人飲咖啡，或者在 LinkedIn 發罐頭訊息。那不叫 Networking，那叫騷擾。「識人好過識字」是騙人的。如果你工作能力差，認識 CEO 只代表 CEO 知道你有多無能。 In this episode, your career

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 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

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