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How to Break Through the Bottleneck in Technical Career

Usually, a technician will grow into a senior personnel after 3-5 years of working experience in one field. At this point, they are faced with several dilemmas:

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How do you know when a job offer is a good one?

Even before you're offered a new role, have you thought about what a good job offer is? This practical advice will help navigate what you really want in a new role, and if the offer is the best one for you.

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[Quiz] 10 types of employees: Which one are you?

Which type of these employee 'types' do you most identify with?

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Personal values vs company values

Check out this article from our Career Ally Hub to explore more details about personal values and company values

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To SME or to MNC? That is the question

As a recruiter, I need to research the labor market and help candidates find suitable jobs. During my interview, I keep asking candidates one question: what’s your preference for your next job? On the other hand, lots of candidates come to ask me what kind of positions the are suitable for.

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2017 Banking & Financial Services Salary Guide

Banking & Financial Services salaries across accounting and finance, asset management, operations, insurance, corporate & retail banking, private equity, risk management and fintech

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Have you encountered a career bottleneck period?

According to foreign career experts study, the career bottleneck period is usually cyclical with most claiming that it first emerged 3-5 years after employment, with claims that it may also affect the workplace newbie. In most cases, those who are working and entering the bottleneck period would lose enthusiasm and their resistance will reduce when encountered with challenges. Furthermore, the job objective is not clear anymore and they may have no plan for the future. Stuck between the pressure led by senior workers’ outstanding achievement and newbies’ tough and studious attitude, it seems that they met the unspeakable embarrassment and obstacles and entered into an unbreakable bottleneck. Of course, working people with different levels and ages would encounter various bottleneck periods and we can diagnose that if you have met your own bottleneck period. 

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The importance of language in the workplace when…

The first thing that may come to mind when you are considering a career abroad is your language skill set. You need to question whether it is sufficient to effectively communicate with those inside and outside the workplace. It can be considered a barrier that blocks individuals from succeeding in the foreign workplace. Here are some things you should keep in mind before making that decision:

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What you need to know when you choose your first job

The transition from college to career is a challenging period in any young person's life, as a graduate you may feel confused, and even fear to make your first career decision. Here are some common problems you may face when choosing your first job, and some tips for you to make a smart decision.

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What is more important in career planning? Choosing an…

What factor determines the value of a job function? In my opinion, there are three factors:

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Four things Kobe teaches us on how to have a…

The famous NBA star Kobe Bryant finished his career perfectly in typical Hollywood style in Los Angeles, with an NBA Most Valuable Player Award, two NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award, five NBA championships, eighteen times an all-star… Kobe Bryant has set numerous admirable and amazing records during his career and in the history of basketball. Success is no coincidence though. Kobe’s career has come to an end. What can the rest of us who are continuing with our careers learn from him?

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Internet + Strategy in China

Since “Internet+” appeared in the government report by Chinese Premier KeQiang Li, it became the hottest topic in 2015. Not only because it was promoted by Keqiang Li, but it was a good sign China’s development direction, and a sign of China’s government's increasing emphasis on the Internet industry. 

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