What is your one trait which you think has led to your career success?

As the Divisional Director/Human Resource in ITE since April 2005, I have always been very comfortable dealing with staff at all levels. Staff and colleagues find me very open and genuine, which helps inspire trust among my bosses and colleagues. This is in line with our corporate culture, where Integrity is highly valued.

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1. What is your one trait which you think has led to your career success?
Having been with FedEx for 16 years and being given the opportunity to hold various positions within FedEx and in Asia Pacific, I feel that regardless of position held, one should never take people and success for granted and strive to do the best in everything we do.  

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What is one trait you look for in an interview candidate?
The most important thing is to assess how well the individual fits into the organisation culture. The organisation, especially a diverse one, needs to hire employees who are able to embrace diversity. This is very important for companies with global operations such as International SOS, which operates in over 70 countries. Our new hires must be able to work with different nationalities across diverse cultures. As we also have a performance-oriented culture, we seek out candidates who have a high level of energy and drive.

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What is one trait you look for in an interview candidate?
I look for interpersonal skills or leadership competencies, depending on the position a candidate is interviewing for.

What is one way candidates can impress you during an interview?
A candidate can impress me by showing good listening skills and possessing a natural disposition.

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