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Why Do So Many Smart Foreign Candidates Misread Jakarta Completely?
Smart expats often misread Jakarta hiring by confusing politeness, ambiguity, and corporate aesthetics with real market progress.
May 21
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Leigh McKiernon
The Salary Conversation You’re Avoiding Is Already Costing You Money
Salary negotiation after 40 carries more emotion, risk and complexity. Avoiding the conversation can cost more than you think.
May 20
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Leigh McKiernon
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'Your' Recruiter Is Not Your Therapist, Your Agent, or Your Mum
Recruiters do not ignore every candidate because they are rude. Sometimes the candidate is simply too unclear, too heavy or too hard to place.
May 11
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Leigh McKiernon
How to Talk About a Career Gap Without Making Everyone Nervous
Career gaps are not automatically damaging. The real risk is the unclear, awkward, or defensive story candidates tell around them.
May 6
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Leigh McKiernon
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Most CV Rewrites Miss the Point. Great CVs Start With a Career Interview.
Generic responsibilities, AI rewrites, and resume templates promise transformation. Most simply rearrange words while the real value of your work stays…
Mar 10
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Leigh McKiernon
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Are Indonesian Professionals Underpaid? Or Simply Paid In Line With the Value They Create?
Why do Indonesian professionals feel underpaid? Wages often reflect domestic productivity, export capacity, and a demand loop that’s hard to escape.
Mar 9
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Leigh McKiernon
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When the Middle East Burns, What Happens to Indonesia?
Could sustained energy volatility strain Indonesia’s budget, jobs, and cost of living? Here’s what it genuinely means for households.
Mar 4
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Leigh McKiernon
LPDP: Indonesia’s Experiment in Funding Education, National Pride, and… Other Countries’ Labor Markets
LPDP invests billions in human capital. But can Indonesia retain its top talent in a global job market?
Mar 1
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Leigh McKiernon
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Indonesia’s Corruption Problem Is Hurting the Global Value of Its Talent
Indonesia’s corruption ranking quietly devalues its talent, suppresses salaries, and weakens how Indonesian experience is trusted and priced globally.
Feb 22
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Leigh McKiernon
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Why “Why Are You Here?” Is the Most Misanswered Interview Question
Most job candidates focus on what they’re escaping. Smart ones focus on what they’re choosing. Here’s how to get it right.
Feb 20
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Leigh McKiernon
The One Interview Question Candidates Should Always Ask (But Never Do)
The one interview question that exposes real expectations, hidden constraints, and what success actually means once the job starts.
Feb 12
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Leigh McKiernon
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How Did Indonesia's G20 Economy Make Cambodia Look Like a Good Career Move?
Indonesia grows at 5% yet thousands flee to scam jobs in Cambodia, exposing weak wages, limited mobility, and a fragile job market beyond Jakarta.
Feb 9
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Leigh McKiernon
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