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In this interview, we spoke with candidate Sidne about his career path and his new unique role as Senior Business Development Manager at Lufthansa Innovation Hub in Singapore - which he found via Movemeon!
I started my career out in China working for an asset management company, following which I co-founded three companies based out of China. I had mixed success with these, but it taught me so much about business development, growing teams and working across the region.
I then returned to Singapore and joined Grab (Asia’s super app!), where I led business development and partnerships, then two years ago I joined foodpanda where I managed key accounts and was responsible for a significant regional P&L.
I’ll be joining Lufthansa Innovation Hub which is the airline’s digital, innovation and venture capital unit. I’ll be helping to build out LIH’s Asia presence from our Singapore and Shanghai hubs, connecting with exciting startups and fostering partnerships in the travel and mobility tech ecosystem. In terms of career growth, this ticks every single box for me - business development, VC, startups, innovation. I’m super excited!
The Movemeon APAC team reached out to me directly to highlight this role. Initially reading through it, I was intrigued by the name of the company and decided to investigate further, realising that they were not simply an aviation startup, which was my initial assumption. I’m glad I took that step and decided to apply straight away!
I believe that traditional recruitment agencies tend to have a “fill the spaces” mentality, where candidates are simply commodities. I’ve genuinely found that from the first point of contact through to receiving the job offer, the Movemeon team has been extremely helpful and highly communicative and responsive. What you see in the space that’s quite common is the Recruiter “ghosting” the candidate at times, which is extremely unprofessional and a big gripe for many in the recruitment process. I have no doubt that should I not have gotten this role, the Movemeon team would have been equally communicative, and only wish to offer other roles that suit my profile.
Seems to me as well that Movemeon connects candidates with jobs that are out of the norm, focusing largely on fast-growing startups that many candidates wouldn’t even have heard of (like in my case). There’s a vast array of companies out there looking for hires, and awareness is everything, in order to match the right candidate to said companies.
I would be clear in the profile setup on exactly what geographies/ salary range/ skillsets you bring to the table, and let their algorithm work naturally. I’m still receiving many interesting job opportunities pushed to my inbox from Movemeon, many of which are intriguing!
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Strategy consultants may have been faced with this conundrum before - do I really want to stay in consulting or is it time for me to make a fresh start? Or it may be the pandemic that has made you reconsider some of your career choices and you’ve come to the realisation that you are after something more fulfilling.
As part of our broader series on career change, we share with you our 12 top tips to consider to make sure you’re on the right track for success.
Planning a career change can be scary. You probably already have a day job that brings you stability and responsibilities, but you might feel that something is missing from your current role. Changing career sounds like the right thing to do and it’s really quite exciting to think about, but it also feels like you are throwing caution out of the window by starting everything from scratch.
There are so many conflicting emotions involved in this process, along with the number of hurdles that exist when operating a change, whatever that change might be.
This nerve-wracking process can be made easier by looking at our 12 tips for success and systematically going through the reasons, desired outcomes, and various other logistical considerations. You need to take the time to really think of the reasons why you want to change your career as this will help you to keep your motivation afloat in more trying times.
Changing careers is as exciting as it is nerve-wracking. There are so many things to consider and prepare for before actually doing the exciting thing of taking the leap. But taking the time to build a clear picture of what your current situation is, what you want to achieve, and what steps you need to take in order to do so will help you properly assess your motivation. With a strong plan and enthusiasm from your research, you will be sure to make the right decision for this important life change.
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Anticipating what the future of work will look like is a concern for leaders. Prior to 2020, digitalisation and AI adoption were hot topics of debate. However, COVID-19 rushed the adoption of digitalisation and globalisation trends. Indeed, during the coronavirus crisis, speculation has become even more exciting and difficult thanks to unprecedented, rapidly changing factors and accelerated transition to new modes of working.
In our Future of Work series, we reflect on the changes that will impact you as a leader - whether in your capacity as an employer or as an employee looking for your next step. The nature of work continues to evolve, and we want to use this space to share our insights with you. Indeed, we sit at the intersection of disruption in the industry: Speaking with senior leaders in consulting firms and organisations of all sizes, as well as with thousands of ex and current consultants themselves.
Prior to 2020, the main disruptions to work were to do with new technologies and globalisation to a certain extent, but these did not affect work on a daily basis as we have seen with COVID-19. For the first time, we were made truly aware of the physicality of work. Of course, some employers were already working in flexible workspaces and let their employees work from home a few days a month. For example, Movemeon team members could work from home 3 days a month before the pandemic. But in 2020, everything accelerated – namely:
Companies were forced to go virtual because of the restrictions enforced by Governments, which meant teams had to adopt digital solutions overnight. This was a completely unprecedented event with leaders and employees alike having to adopt new ways of working in a blink of an eye and quickly find new ways to remain productive and communicate efficiently, miles apart from co-workers. This, in turn, resulted in the acceleration of two processes that were already disrupting work prior to 2020:
Digital transformation was at the top of every organisation’s agenda but the coronavirus crisis only accelerated the adoption of digital practices by pushing for more automation and flexibility when it comes to digital processes.
In our Future of Work series, we will not only focus on changes brought on by the pandemic but we will also investigate in detail other issues that are as crucial when establishing a modern and adaptable workplace. Although these topics might not be at the forefront of conversations at the moment due to the constant evolution of COVID-19, they nonetheless require our attention as leaders and creators of the workplace of tomorrow. We will explore the following:
These topics are really important to us as a company, and we have always made sure to raise awareness of the existence of the Gender Pay Gap ever since the creation of our yearly Work & Pay Report in 2017. We’re also very proud to have recently helped more and more consulting firms and corporates to augment their energy transition and sustainability capabilities to serve rapidly growing clients’ and consumers’ demands.
Our Future of Work series will aim to delve deeply into the various aspects of the workplace of the future and help you understand the ins and outs of those various changes. We will also share more practical and actionable advice on our website so that you can make sure your organisation stays on top of the trends and hire the best talent for your need. If you want to read more about our exclusive insights from our great community of employers and consultants, make sure to subscribe below to receive updates in your inbox as new instalments in this series are published:
The UK is a really great place to work and live and has always been the prime destination for European ex-pats. However, due to Brexit taking effect at the beginning of 2021, moving across the Channel is not the most straightforward process anymore. Information on how to relocate to the UK is hard to find, and the resources on gov.uk are plentiful but confusing if you’re looking for high-level guidance.
Working with businesses across the world, here at Movemeon we thought we needed to provide you with actual guidance on how to understand the situation better. We asked the Home Office our most Frequently Asked Questions and added to their answers some tips that we reckon will be useful to all European professionals looking to work in the UK after Brexit.
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But first, let’s talk about what changed since Brexit happened. It’s important to note that an agreement over the rights of EU citizens living and working in the UK was a precondition of progress in the negotiations over the UK leaving the EU. What this means is that it’s a lot easier to move to the UK as a EU citizen than another country in the world. Regulations have become more relaxed to make it easier for employers to sponsor foreign colleagues.
Visa considerations should only be undertaken once a candidate has been selected for the role. So you don’t need to apply for a Tier-2 visa until you’ve accepted the job offer. Employers can register as Licensed Sponsors beforehand (that’s why some job descriptions state that they offer visa sponsorship), or after they’ve made an offer to an applicant but this will considerably lengthen the process.
It’s dependent on the type of visa you’re on but most professionals are on the Tier-2 visa, which means you can bring your spouse and/or children with you. Procedures for their visa can be dealt with at the same time as yours, so you don’t need to necessarily worry about a delay.
Yes, you can! UK visas are not required for those working outside the UK for UK-based employers. This is great news, especially considering the growing number of remote and/or flexible roles we see on Movemeon.
There are different routes that you can use, depending on the circumstances of your employment in the UK. For example, if you’re interested in taking part in our pro bono initiative, you can apply for a Charity Work visa. In any case, you will need your employer to sponsor you to apply for a temporary work visa.
You can still apply for visa routes to relocate to the UK! Do you know about the Global Talent visa? As a leader in Digital Technology (a Fintech professional for example), you can apply for this visa which will allow you to be self-employed or an employee in the UK and enjoy relative freedom of what you can do. You don’t need a job offer lined up, but you need to be able to prove your expertise in the field.
You can also apply for the Innovator visa or the Start-up visa if you are an entrepreneur with an innovative business idea. However, you will need some form of endorsement or sponsoring in both cases but not as an employee.
Applications costs vary widely depending on the type of visa you’re applying for. For example, the Charity Worker visa costs under £250 whereas the Innovator visa costs over £1,000 (per person, if you’re coming with your spouse and/or children).
If you’re on a Tier-2 visa (the most frequent), fees can vary between £600 and £1,400 depending on your circumstances (industry, function, etc.). You also need to prove you have at least £1,270 to support yourself once you are in the UK. But please bear in mind that your employer is very likely to be able to help with the costs we’ve mentioned.
If you’re coming to work in the UK temporarily (for up to 2-3 years) you won’t need to pay social security in the UK, but in your home country where you’ll need to request a certificate in some instances. That’s useful to know if you’re relocating to the UK with your current EU-based company.
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In Q3, Movemeon worked on twice as many roles as the same period last year. This is an accurate representation of the continued growth we are privileged enough to see in 2021. We talk to many hiring managers and candidates looking for their next steps, in various industries and at different seniority levels. In this instalment of our Market Trend Series, we’re taking a look at the most popular functions and job titles on Movemeon this year.
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Globally, the most highly sought-after functions on Movemeon this year are the following:
Of course, strategy will always be the most important function when it comes to recruiting candidates who have some experience in consulting because that is where they excel. Strategy experts are especially wanted in high-growth companies, Private Equity and Venture Capital funds, as well as Boutique Consultancies. But consultants are also highly sought-after to manage a team or a company’s P&L thanks to their exposure to similar projects in their consulting missions. As a result, more junior consultants make for great project and change managers and companies are eager to recruit talent with the consulting toolkit for such positions.
Interestingly, hiring managers in Private Equity and Venture Capital funds, Boutique Consultancies, and in the Public Sector are especially interested in Project & Change Managers. This can be explained by the fact that more and more of these companies are focusing on digitalisation and automation of their processes. 2020 was a real wake-up call for many businesses as they were forced to digitalise their activity to fit the evolution of consumers’ needs, as more and more people relied on online solutions and products while stuck at home.
According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), 39% of employers find themselves with ‘hard-to-fill’ vacancies. Companies in business services are just under this average with 36% of the sector with ‘hard-to-fill’ positions.
While a common long-term solution to this talent shortage is to upskill current staff, when companies need a more immediate fix, they resort to freelancers. Contractors are also the best solution for employers who face uncertainty and need a short-term solution with highly flexible talent.
Candidates with experience in Operations are in high demand in startups in various stages as well as, unsurprisingly, consumer goods organisations. We don’t expect this demand to decrease anytime soon due to the supply chain shock this year. Companies know that, in the future, they will need to take rapid actions when unexpected and sudden changes occur. So companies need to consolidate their Operations and Supply Chain systems to make sure they can deal with any crisis in the face of uncertainty brought on by the pandemic, Brexit or both!
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At Movemeon, we are privileged enough to sit at the intersection of disruption in the consulting industry: Speaking with senior leaders in consulting firms of all sizes, as well as with thousands of ex and current consultants themselves. Over the course of Q4, we will share some of our insights and offer our view on some of the major trends shaping the industry. This week, we're taking a look at the current War for Talent and how 2021 was the perfect storm for consulting.
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The war for talent in consulting is nothing new: In the last year alone, our work in the consulting space grew from 17% to over 40%.
Consulting demand has always been predicated on the need for additional capacity or capability. We hear time and again from consulting clients of all sizes that they simply don’t have enough people to staff their pipeline of work. We specialise in placing people with strategy consulting backgrounds. And sometimes clients want just that: a great strategist who can take a problem and figure out how to fix it, quickly.
But the pandemic has heightened the need to access expertise in high-growth areas such as supply chain, digital strategy and data analytics and we see this reflected in increasingly specific requirements from clients for very exact capabilities.
So what can you do when you’re faced with pressure on both these fronts and need to augment both capacity within your team, as well as plug capability gaps? Here are our top three tips:
Whether you simply need more people, experts, or both, we can help. Get in touch with us here, we have offices in Europe (UK), APAC, and soon the US!
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A quick Google search will show you that the existence of the cover letter or not is constantly put into question. Are cover notes still relevant? Do employers even care about them? In this article we explain why they are still relevant, although at Movemeon we prefer to speak of an elevator pitch, but how you can write an efficient and modern elevator pitch to secure your dream job. We also share some tips to write a perfect CV using consulting skills.
Cover notes are sometimes considered optional. At Movemeon, we don’t think they are - but neither do we like the traditional cover note approach, that's why we speak of elevator pitch rather.
Your elevator pitch is what separates you and your skills from other candidates with basically the same CV. It’s a chance for you to show and tell where you have delivered. For instance, if you have worked on an interim project with a major client, your elevator pitch gives you the space to flesh out your achievements, and why they are relevant for this application.
The cover note is the main way of separating out the strengths of two people’s candidacy – you can use your elevator pitch to show exactly why this experience makes you the best for the role.
It is important to remember that Movemeon is a network of candidates with excellent skills and experience. As one of our members, you have a really strong professional and academic background. It’s also very likely that you have been through some form of consulting experience in your career – maybe you’re still working as a consultant as you read this. You belong to a great community of extremely skilled professionals on Movemeon, but this can also mean that your profile might be similar to other candidates’. The elevator pitch is the main way of separating out the strengths of two people’s candidacy – you can use your elevator pitch to show exactly why this experience makes you the best for the role.
Cover notes help the Movemeon Client Success team to do two things. First of all, we can write a clear summary of your approach in your own words. If we only have a CV to look at, this is more difficult to do because we don’t have your experience, and don’t know how you would describe it and what else you would say about it. An elevator pitch really helps us to come with an initial shortlist of candidates to present to employers.
Second of all, your elevator pitch makes it much easier for us to get you, as a candidate, into the interview process. Think of the elevator pitch as a sales crib sheet, or a selling aid to the client. If a candidate has gone the extra mile for us as a Client Success team to help themselves to really stand out, then it makes our job of presenting that candidate to an employer a lot easier.
A CV can be a very limiting document because it is essentially a list of skills and achievements, so it can be difficult to build a bridge between this document and somebody’s personality.
It really doesn’t need to be a long document for it to be great.
In summary, keep it concise, keep it to the point, keep it lively. And make sure that it's really accurately answering the question. We tend to recommend going for a bullet point model, but there’s nothing wrong with injecting a bit of flair into your writing.
In case of doubt, just focus on what the job wants and what you can bring to it and who you are.
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Over the past year, we published over 350 roles for consultancies. In fact, we have posted 13 times more advisory roles than during the whole of 2020. At the same time, we’ve also found that 20% of ex-consultants now working in industry are looking to go back into consulting. In this instalment of our Market Trend series, we’re trying to find out why consultancies have been hiring so much more this year.
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Consultancies have always been eager to acquire new talents, but the pandemic has increased their need to get new people fast and in great numbers. Many businesses put their consulting projects on hold out of caution at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. After lockdown, they were able to resume their various projects with consultancies as well as new projects. It's especially the case in high-growth areas such as supply chain, digital strategy and data analytics. These have been the most requested requirements from our consulting clients this year, given the digital shift for businesses and the global population that took place over the pandemic.
This is very logical but the situation that consulting firms are facing at the moment is quite unique. These firms are always cautious to have a perfect employee/project ratio. Therefore they are incredibly vulnerable to talent shortages if they experience a sudden surge in project demands. In just a few months, Movemeon’s work in the consulting space grew from 17% to 40%. This highlights the rapid need firms have for new talent to meet their clients’ demands in the risk of having to turn down work times and times again.
Another strain on firms, and a reason why consulting is in such high demand at the moment, is an overall talent shortage crisis. Many jobs are created and many people leave their current employment, but there aren't enough candidates to fill those vacant positions. Usually, businesses tend to resort to freelancers and/or consultants to quickly compensate for skill shortages. Consultancies can provide experts more readily than businesses can hire a full-time team member. This is especially true now since consulting fees were lowered in the past year. However, clients have high demand in terms of expertise and consultancies need to adapt to these demands. They can no longer sacrifice depth of expertise for readily available teams of generalist consultants. Instead, they need to provide readily available teams of actual experts with the appropriate capability.
This can also explain why we have seen so many boutique consultancies getting in touch with us to hire for their team. They’re building up teams of experts that have the capacity to react swiftly to clients’ demands – whether they’re in a freelance capacity or joining the firm full-time. Over the 350 jobs posted this year in consultancies, nearly 75% were in boutique consultancies and the ratio between permanent and interim positions was roughly proportional. Interestingly, both boutiques and larger firms were mainly looking for Associates and Managers level – consultants ready to hit the ground running in terms of projects, with roughly between 3 to 8 years of previous consulting experience, these seniorities accounted for about 70% of the roles we helped consultancies to hire for in the past year.
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At Movemeon, we are privileged enough to sit at the intersection of disruption in the consulting industry: Speaking with senior leaders in consulting firms of all sizes, as well as with thousands of ex and current consultants themselves, we see how clients’ needs are evolving, which firms have kept pace with digital transformation, and how delivery mechanisms are changing - all within the context of political and macroeconomic uncertainty.
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Over the course of Q4, we will share some of our insights and offer our view on some of the major trends shaping the industry. As 2021 draws to a close, it seems like a great opportunity to reflect on the changes brought on by the pandemic and the solutions consultancies have resorted to, or the measures they may need to take in the future.
Over the past 9 months alone, we saw a surge in demand from consultancies of all kinds on our platform. So much so that we posted 13 times more advisory roles than during the whole of 2020. If you’re interested in finding out why, you can read our latest insights and industry experts' interviews on our website.
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