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We have received several reports of suspicious solicitations from applications such as ‘Telegram’ and ‘WhatsApp’, claiming to be us and our employees. These incidents have nothing to do with our company. Employees of our company do not make job-related solicitations on communication apps such as Telegram. We have identified cases where this has been done under the name ‘Sumie’, ‘Sara’, ‘Amaya’,’chiyoko’,’Susan’ or ‘Ayaka’, but no...
Casual career counseling sessions are now available. Talisman offers a casual talk room where experienced career counsellors are available to listen to your questions and concerns about your future career change and offer advice. If you are thinking about changing jobs but don’t know where to start, or if you need advice on interviewing, resume writing, or even if you are living abroad and considering...
Creative Intelligence: AI’s Entrance into Art Written by Carlos Cortes By now, many people understand the function of artificial intelligence and some of its applications. From industrial automation to medical diagnosis assistance, artificial intelligence has proven to be an important part of todays business world. But what about the creative field? Can artificial intelligence take its place in the artistic world? Currently there are...
Blockchain: The Evolving Technology Behind Bitcoin Written by Carlos Cortes We are all familiar with the cryptocurrency phenomena, as bitcoin and other currencies are opening up new transactional possibilities. But while the cryptocurrency craze has seemed to level out, the technology behind it is becoming more prominent. Blockchain is the enabling technology behind cryptocurrency, and its applications span to many other possibilities aside from...
Applying Virtual Reality to a Corporate Environment Written by Carlos Cortes Although virtual reality technology is currently experiencing slow adoption among consumer markets, corporations of all kinds are benefiting from this emerging technology. Behind the high-end gaming face of virtual reality lies numerous corporate applications that are revolutionizing corporate processes. VR applications stretch from virtual prototyping and digital product testing to corporate training programs...
3 Pros and 2 Cons of Hiring an RPO Written by Josephyne King RPO, or Recruitment Process Outsourcing, is expected to grow 21% in Asia over the next 4 years. The sudden expansion of the market may have you questioning whether hiring an RPO firm is the right decision. Generally, that answer will change company to company. In order to decide, you first need...
The Pros and Cons of Refurbishing SUDs Written by Josephyne King SUDs (single use devices) were introduced by manufacturers as both a sanitary and a profitability measure. Using a medical device only once severely lowers the risk of spreading infections, while having to buy new devices for every operation means higher profits for manufacturers. The practice of SUDs first came under scrutiny in 2015,...
Japan’s Pharma Industry: The Basics Written by Josephyne King For a rough translation of the PMD Act, click here, but beware that the original Japanese document will be the one referenced if any violation of the act occurs. The translation offered is for reference, and being aware of translation errors is the responsibility of the foreign company entering Japan. Japan’s aging demographic has been...
Deutshe Bank Downsizes Its Foreign Presence Written by Josephyne King Three weeks ago, Deutsche Bank announced its plan to eliminate 7% of its workforce and downscale its operations in the United States and Asia. Deutsche Bank is not the first to drawback efforts abroad. Many banks have faced decreased margins and falling loan demands since the financial crisis of 2008. Deutsche Bank in particular...
3 insightful Questions Advising Candidates from Talsiman’s Top Recruiters If you are a candidate looking to make a career move, you may have different reasons as to why you are motivated to find a new job based on personal needs associated with benefits, job training opportunities, or simply looking to increase your income. Most candidates who need advice on this subject will take the path...
5 Critical Steps to Follow for a Successful Interview After searching online, you may have found your dream job advertised online and applied for the position by submitting your resume and cover letter. Much to your surprise, the hiring manager has sent you a follow up email and wants to schedule an interview during the following week. Instead of panicking and arriving unprepared for the...