​One of the most stressful aspects of applying for a new job is when it comes time to talk money. More specifically, what you will earn in your new job.Negotiating your salary is a natural part of the employment process and obtaining the salary you deserve is an important component of advancing in your career and keeping you motivated in the long run. Salary is more than jus...

​When interviewing while still employed elsewhere, one of the first questions you’ll hear is, “why are you leaving your current role?”. It's important to know how to explain this to interviewers in order to present yourself as a highly qualified candidate.Rather than focusing on any negative aspects of your job or company, the best way to answer the question of why you're le...

​Many people feel compelled to prove their worth at work, and to show why they're an essential part of the team. If you don't handle this situation correctly, you can quickly become overwhelmed, overworked, and burned out.Here are helpful tips for demonstrating your value at work, and how to avoid burnout in the process:Show your personal commitmentOnce you understand w...

​Until you've been hired, there is no way to know exactly what you're getting into, no matter how carefully you prepare before accepting. After starting a new job, you may realise that it's not right for you, whether it's the environment or the position itself. Nevertheless, there are some things you should consider before quitting your new role.Identify the problemsWhen yo...

​On Saturday, April 9th 2022, Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia collaborated with Sahabat Anak to donate and fund Sahabat Anak’s operations. Sahabat Anak is a child protection foundation that is fighting for the fulfilment of children's rights, especially marginalized children (who are vulnerable to being on the street) by providing access to free education through schola...

​Whether you're leaving your current company for a promotion, better benefits, or work-life balance, it's tempting to apply for as many jobs as possible. However, doing so may be a big mistake. Firing out bulk job applications often means you miss the mark and make mistakes. You’ll also find yourself losing the enthusiasm you once had. If you don't put your all into it, yo...

​What can you do to ace your upcoming interview? Being prepared to respond effectively to questions employers typically ask is an essential part of interview preparation.Although you can't predict which interview questions will be asked, you can be fairly certain of a few, even if they come in different forms. Having your answers perfected and even thinking of a few question...

​To attract and retain top talent in the workplace, employers must ensure they have strategies in place to cater to the needs of the millennials and Gen-Zs who are flooding into the workforce.There is no doubt that this generation is bucking stereotypes at every opportunity. Despite being ungenerously characterised as lazy or entitled, millennials and Gen-Zs are providin...

​As much as you may think that you are free of work-related stress when you get home, this is not always the case. You can feel pressure coming from your workplace every single day, which can carry over to your personal life. This can have a negative effect on your physical and mental health. Working in an environment that is constantly stressful can also lead to headaches,...

​Personal branding is extremely important. But how often do we actually schedule time to work on it? We all have too much on our plate to think about how we are represented online - sometimes it can seem difficult to market ourselves. However, neglecting our own personal branding doesn't just cause us to sell ourselves short - we also miss out on opportunities.LinkedIn ...

​In today's world, most of us want to do meaningful work; we want to feel like our jobs are making a difference to other people’s lives and that we are contributing to the greater good.We have to realise that perfect jobs that provide meaning and fulfilment on a 24/7 basis may well be illusory. But it’s important to know that we don’t need to be doctors, saving lives every d...

​It would be an understatement to say that the pandemic disrupted the workplace. So it's no surprise that our professional lives changed overnight and that many of those changes are here to stay.During the pandemic, we all had time to reflect on our careers, prompting a reassessment of what we wanted from work. Before Covid-19, most employees only dreamed of working from ho...

​Interviews can be stressful! Whether you are interviewed face-to-face or remotely, it's sometimes hard to determine if the job is right for you. We always wonder if the company being sold to us is all it seems or if it’s just too good to be true.When it comes down to it, you’ll often have a gut feeling based on your first impression. However, it’s a lot harder to get a...

​It’s a new year, a new beginning, and there is new hope for Monroe Consulting Group Vietnam as the group celebrates their 5th year of operations in Vietnam. To celebrate their successes and accomplishments since the group was established in 2017, Monroe Vietnam launched the “Always Give Back” Programme. The main purpose of the programme was to recognise the importance of g...

​Due to the competitive nature of the job market, personal branding has gained huge popularity in recent years. Personal branding plays an important role in both a professional and personal context. The internet and social networking sites have made it essential for anyone who has an online presence to manage and mould their personal brand. After all, this is the first ...

​Employee retention has become a key competitive differentiator. Companies who are able to keep their top talent - especially in tight hiring markets - are able to operate at a high level without disruptions caused by turnover.Having a high retention rate can also indicate good morale and job satisfaction at your workplace. It signifies your company as a fun place to work...

​Whether you smashed your goals last year or just want to pretend 2021 never happened, it's easy to come back after Christmas thinking you've got all the time in the world to get started on your recruitment strategy. But here's the truth: January is the month you really can't afford to waste!Recruiters always have a busy month in January as career changes are one of the mo...

​People change careers for a variety of reasons, from financial security to the benefits provided. Some people carefully plan out their career progression to reach their long-term goals, others simply focus on the job they currently hold.It takes a combination of acquired skills, including patience and commitment, to reach the top of any career path. To move up the career ...

​IMS Group and Monroe Consulting Group Philippines hosted a year-end winter wonderland event on December the 10th to celebrate a successful partnership between the two Empresaria brands. In 2021 Monroe and IMS Group collaborated to create IMS People Possible in the Philippines. This end of year event was to bring the employees from both brands together to celebrate their ac...

​Though we’ve previously discussed why you shouldn't stop job hunting in December, some people still prefer to search for jobs in January. So, if you’re in the market for a new job and don’t want to start till the New Year, there are some things you should be crossing off your checklist now. Then, come January 1st, when it is time to begin looking for a new job, you will b...