​In the highly competitive APAC region's Energy & Infrastructure market, optimizing your interview and hiring process is crucial to attract top talent. Discover our five essential tips below to enhance your hiring process and secure the best candidates for your organization.Engaging InterviewsWhen conducting interviews in the APAC region, showcase enthusiasm and interest to ...

​When was the last time you considered a career move? Often when we are working we are focused on the job in hand, and sometimes forget the bigger picture, and that the job market is rapidly changing every day.

​What are the workforce & hiring trends in the Renewables & Clean Energy industry? According to the Asia-Pacific Renewable Energy Market report, the renewable energy market is expected to record a CAGR greater than 9% during the forecast period. And according to the World Economic Forum, between 2020 and 2021, worldwide employment in renewable energy grew by 700,000 to reac...

Achieving success in a competitive professional field requires leveraging the expert knowledge of a talent specialist who understands both you and your sector. Obtaining a position that puts your abilities to use and offers room for growth can be challenging, however. That’s why having an advocate familiar with the market, organization, and industry is essential for a succes...

​A job offer is a great accomplishment, especially if you have devoted a significant amount of effort to crafting resumes and cover letters, studying potential employers and positions, preparing for presentations, and attending interviews, especially for higher-level positions. However, before making a final commitment, there are some essential factors to contemplate.A job o...

​When seeking a new job, it’s imperative to know the market, understand where you fit within it, and form a realistic salary expectation to stick to. A good talent partner will help you to know your worth within the industry and organization you’re interviewing for and will assist with communicating those expectations back to the hiring manager, but no one is a better advoca...

​Interviewing, particularly for senior-executive level positions, will often entail a rigorous process that includes a lot of prep, energy, and tough technical questions to assess if you have the necessary skills and knowledge to tackle the role. In certain instances, you may even be invited to attend an all-day interview, which entails multiple rounds of exchanges with stak...

For professionals seeking a new job, it’s often factors like salary, the day-to-day of the role itself, and the company brand that are central to the decision process. But each company has its own culture, customs, and values, even if they aren’t clearly defined, and they actually have more of an influence on your productivity, success, and even earnings than might be immedi...

It is always essential to understand what companies are looking for when come to a job application. Further to that, understanding how you can stand out in the job market will allow you to go further. Here are some of the practical tips from our specialist recruiters in the Australian engineering market that will help you to stand out from the crowd.Be active beyond applicat...

To make the list as a qualified candidate, you need to have specific skills and desirable experience to bring to the table. Whilst this is true across any industry, for the Australian engineering market, here are the top 3 skillsets and experiences that are currently of significant interest to companies: Technical skills - Software ExperienceTenureMulti-skilled - Beyond Tec...

Now that you are this outstanding applicant who received an interview opportunity. Be prepared and get ready to ace your interview with the below tips at the different stages:Pre-interviewDuring the interviewPost-interview​Pre-interviewResearch the prospective company.Bring your portfolio and any work samples.Be proactive and prepare in advance any questions to ask the hirin...

Our 2022 results are in! This year, we have surveyed nearly 600 experienced Renewable Energy sector professionals and over 600 experienced Water sector professionals to create the LVI Associates Salary Guide 2022, to produce a YoY comparison report covering compensation and variants between locations and energy sources. Download full reports to peruse, reference and benchmar...

​​Under Phaidon International group, alongside LVI Associates, Regulatory and Legal talent partner Larson Maddox has now expanded its services across the Asia Pacific region, by setting up dedicated teams in Hong Kong and Singapore. The expansion in the Asia Pacific region will enable Larson Maddox to support the growing hiring demands in the regulatory and legal sector. “We...

​​Engineering a sustainable futureThe world relies on engineering and infrastructure, but both disciplines can have an impact on the climate,with estimates pointing to70% of global greenhouse gas emissions that stem from infrastructure. How can engineering and infrastructure be a catalyst for meaningful change and scale down the atmospheric temperature rise? The answer could...

It is no secret that the year of 2021 has become an overwhelmingly candidate driven market. With companies across many industries scouring for talent. Findings in our 2021 Water and Renewable Energy Salary Snapshots showed significant compensation and benefits discrepancies even between countries within the Asia Pacific regions.As we acclimatise to new working flexibility, s...

Today, women are disproportionately represented in the engineering industry; making up only 12% of the engineering workforce in Australia.  While many firms have made significant inroads, gender disparity continues to persist, but why is this the case?  And how can firms get women to break into the sector and, in turn, encourage them to stay? In our latest report, Let’s Tal...

​There is overwhelming evidence that companies with diverse workforces perform better on every possible metric, with diversity positively impacting every level of a business, from the cleaning staff to the board of directors.Asian professionals say a workplace that respects diverse opinion is key to retaining talent. Bringing in as many perspectives, working styles and exper...

​​Embracing change, whether professionally or personally, can be a headache. However, whilst some change might be an uphill battle for individuals, it can also be an enabler of professional development and enhance a growth mindset.  In your professional life, are you longing for a change in direction? Maybe you stayed put at the same business for a decade, but now is the rig...

​​As the year of the Tiger draws near, discover what 2022 has in store for your career!The Chinese zodiac is represented by 12 zodiac animals. In Chinese culture, it is believed that your relationships, health, well-being and career fortunes are closely tied to the year of your birth. Take this opportunity to find out what you can expect, and what to look out for in the new ...

​​No-one likes to talk about pay but are you missing out on a hard-earned raise? Time to break the taboo and secure the pay rise you deserve. Start by asking.Know your worthBe prepared. Don't let impostor syndrome get the better of you and undervalue yourself. Likewise, don't expect your line manager to have a new salary already calculated for you in case you finally plucked...