Today’s pursuit for talent is as competitive as ever, led by a growing skills shortage, advanced technologies, demographic shifts and evolving dynamics around the nature of work. In addition, according to Deloitte’s 2018 Global Human Capital Trends Report, social capital has become just as important as human, financial and physical capital. Ultimately, organisations recognize the need for talent, the need to empower and improve their talent, yet are still challenged to do just that.
The Mentoring Circle invited two SMU Alumni, Claire Teo, Harresh Krishnan and current student Chen Hao to talk about the challenges in recruiting and being recruited in our highly competitive landscape.
This episode will bring about an insightful discussion regarding the impact of technological advancement on university students’ career aspirations, particularly those who are coming from non-tech backgrounds.
Claire Teo (Graduating Class of 2018) is a technology sales consultant from Robert Walters – she recruits from mid to senior level roles that includes (but not limited to): IT Sales/Business Development Professionals, Channel Sales, Inside Sales, Sales Operations, Account Managers and Pre-Sales Professionals. Claire was also the 2nd President of SMU Eagles Inc.
Harresh (Graduating Class of 2017) is an Executive Search Consultant at A.S.K. Solutions – a firm which specializes in launching start up and hyper-growth tech companies in the APJRegion. He also currently leads the SMU Alumni Rugby Club outside of work
Chen Hao is a current Year 4 Business Undergraduate majoring in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources (OBHR). His team also came in as Champion in the recent National HR Case Competition 2019.
(Part 1) Find out more about:
- Value proposition of local undergraduates
- What challenges await these undergraduates
- How can we be adaptable and distinguish ourselves
- Role of Artificial Intelligence, Analytics and Big Data on recruitment
- What are hirers looking for in undergraduates pursuing a career in HR
(Part 2) Find out more about:
- Adapting oneself to a possible recession in the near future
- Impact of current market conditions on recruitment
- Importance of your first job after graduation
- Balancing passion and pay
- Pay negotiation advice
This podcast was proudly hosted by The Mentoring Circle’s very own Partnerships Director Kaelyn Yunying and Events Director Peng Peng.
Have an idea or topic which you would love to see in our subsequent series? Drop a comment below!
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