Career Advice | Manpower Vietnam

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...

Office worker focusing on making plans at the office

“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

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...

A candidate gets stuck with the question: “Do You Have Any Questions?” in an interview.

From Panic to Pro: Mastering the "Do You Have Any Questions?" Interview Moment

Welcome to the “Oh no, it's my turn to ask questions” support group. That dreaded moment when an interviewer turns the tables and asks, “Do you have any questions for me?” can make or break your in...

An employee of ManpowerGroup Vietnam moves past from setbacks for goal achievement

How to Move Past Setbacks at Work

How to Move Past Setbacks at Work After a setback or mistake at work, at one time or another, we have all questioned our abilities or if we were in the right role. But it’s important to consider...