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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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The Mid-Career Job Crisis and Why It’s Time to Dumb Down Your CV
Too senior for mid-level jobs, not senior enough for director roles. Reframe your CV to match today’s barbell job market.
Feb 6
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Leigh McKiernon
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Why Most People Can’t Write a Decent CV If Their Life Depended On It
If your CV needs 8 pages to prove you’re senior, you’re not. Hiring teams reject bloated, chaotic resumes. Here's what actually works.
Jan 22
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Leigh McKiernon
Indonesia Re-Enters the Semiconductor Chat With ARM, The UK, and a $125m Piggy Bank
Indonesia once had a semiconductor foothold and lost it. Now it’s back with ARM. Baby steps, big headlines, and a long road ahead.
Jan 18
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Leigh McKiernon
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GDP Per Capita: The Number That Makes Indonesia Look Richer (and the Public Feel Poorer)
Indonesia’s GDP per capita suggests prosperity, but income data, inequality, and informal work reveal a population still far from middle-class security.
Jan 11
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Leigh McKiernon
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