Career Advice | Manpower Vietnam

Young workers discussing about job-hopping

When "Job-hopping" no longer the “pay-raise ticket”

“Job hopping” once offered young professionals a quick path for better paychecks and better workplaces. A new gig could mean a 10% to 20% salary bump – sometimes even 50% for niche roles. But enter...

Asian office worker annoyed and stressed because of her work

The Daily Dread: What To Do When Your Career Is Controlled By Someone Else's Emotions

Breaking Free from Emotional Control at WorkThere's a moment we all know too well. You're standing at the threshold – maybe it's your office, maybe it's a conference room you’re about to enter for ...

Office worker meeting up with his boss in the office to ask for a raise

Show Me the Money! Master the Art of Asking for a Raise

Asking your boss for a raise can seem intimidating, but it's a normal and necessary step for career growth. It's a conversation that requires careful preparation, confidence, and effective communic...

“Important Organizational Announcement!”: The Unspoken Rules of Surviving Corporate Chaos

The email lands in your inbox at 9:03 AM - "Exciting Changes Ahead!" Let's be honest: in corporate speak, "exciting" usually means "brace yourself." Whether it's a merger announcement, a new strate...

7 work resolutions you will actually keep in 2025

New Year, Realistic You: Work Resolutions That Won't Make Your Eyes Roll (Too Much)

I remember spending last New Year's Day scrolling through my various social media accounts counting how many times I saw the phrase "This is my year." Somewhere between the hustle-culture manifest...

Female candidate prepares questions to ask the employer pre-interview

12 Questions Job Candidates Should Ask Recruiters

Recruiters and headhunters are often the ones who conduct the first round of interviews. This interview offers you an opportunity to learn about the company, perhaps get hard-to-find information t...

Practicing gratitude at work will give you more motivation and grow further

How to Practice Gratitude at Work | ManpowerGroup Vietnam

Grateful people are successful people. “Gratitude is the ultimate performance-enhancing substance at work,” says Professor Robert Emmons, a gratitude researcher and professor of psychology at UC D...

Professional woman checking her social media with a coffee cup in hand

How to Give Yourself a Professional Social Media Upgrade

The new year is a good time to clean up, tidy and organize –– which also goes for your professional social media footprint. Here is a checklist of items to pay attention to in your digital network....

Two co-workers having friendly conversations at their office

The Power of Genuine Connections: Building Stronger Bonds in the Workplace

It’s no secret that the last several years have left us all reeling as we adapt to new ways of working and living. After spending so much time apart, we must be more intentional than ever about bu...

10 Resume Blunders That Are Secretly Sabotaging Your Job Hunt

So, you've just hit “send” on your 50th job application this week. As you fire off your resume, you think it's polished to perfection and your confidence and optimism are sky-high. But as the days...