For me, recruitment requires and allows you to interact with people EVERY DAY! With the emergence of social media, the depth of communication you can have with these people is almost infinite! You can literally change the life of an individual by placing them in their dream job! Not a lot of jobs can have […]
Many of us come across the question, ‘What are you looking for in your next job?’ The usual responses vary from “a better boss” or “more money” to “better prospects” or “working with a bigger brand”. Whatever the answer, it’s clear many people are in this endless quest of the next ‘better’. As much as […]
Please see below an overview of some of our recent placements: ING Spokesperson Birds Eye, Iglo Group Corporate Communications Manager CLSA Financial Editor BUPA Corporate Communications Manager Edelman Corporate Account Manager AIA AD, Customer Experiencem/Marketing AIA Group Head of Internal Brand & Digital KPMG Rewards Communications Manager Interserve Internal Communications Manager CLSA Financial Editor EY […]
Have you ever heard someone say: “I can’t believe they didn’t give me the job, I have all the experience they want, I could have done it standing on my head”? Working in recruitment for the last ten years, I’ve heard this statement an awful lot… What a lot of job seekers fail to realise […]
In a fast paced business, there is an expectation that employees should want to progress their careers. Managers invest significant resource in people development, attempting to nurture their employees and reward high performers. It is, however, incorrect to assume that everybody and wants to move up the career ladder as fast as possible. Very often, […]
The Pulse, now in its second year, was designed to go beyond the average salary survey, delving deeper into market trends, team structures and future predictions. It gives the industry a holistic view of the corporate communications market in Asia right now, and relative levels of maturity compared to other markets where VMA operates. Each section shares fascinating insights into […]
“For it is in giving that we receive.” ― Francis of Assisi “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” ― Winston Churchill After a very positive year professionally, having been promoted, but personally perplexing (a story for another time and probably best over a bottle or two of […]
Taking a seat behind the reception desk at VMA Group as a Junior knowing very little about the communications industry or the difference between each of the practices was daunting. Looking calm on the surface as the phone rings off the hook, practically singing “Good Morning VMA Group” through the handset – this was the […]
As thousands of students across the UK say goodbye to exam halls and throw their mortar boards into the air, many of them will turn to their classmates and ask, what now? Where do I go next? In 2013 roughly 40% of young people made the decision to go to university but so many get […]
For all of you that haven’t seen The Devil Wear Prada, there is a very iconic interview scene, where a young graduate stands in front of a very intimidating potential boss, stuttering the thought of how she could be qualified for this assistant role. Although academically an outstanding graduate, she was rejected immediately after one […]
