My first managerial role is a bit of a let-down. Should I stick it out?
I was promoted to a management role six months ago in a large multinational. Unfortunately, things have not turned out as I hoped.I find myself with less responsibility than anticipated and, due to recent restructuring, my time is taken up increasingly with meetings I really don’t see the point of.I am tempted to look elsewhere, but as it is my first management position, I worry that such a short stint might look bad on my CV. What do you think I should do?
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Is it OK to embellish my CV just a little bit?
I am hoping to find a new job soon and have been updating my CV. Apart from my current role, as a marketing manager for a retail group, my jobs have not been very impressive. I am wondering if it is OK to embellish some of my previous positions, such as vaguely calling myself a junior manager in one of them. What do you suggest?
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Is applying for two different roles at the same company a bad idea?
I am currently on the lookout for a new job as there have been lay-offs in the company I work for. I have noticed two openings at another company, one which is about the same level as the one I have now, and another that is slightly more senior. I am tempted to try for the more senior role, as I feel I am ready for a move up, but the other one might be more within my reach. Do you think it is possible to apply for both positions or would that show I lack the ambition to take the more senior job?
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How can I break into advertising in Hong Kong?
I moved to Hong Kong last year after my husband got a secondment for his job. After trying hard, and failing, to get a job in my own field, advertising – I was an account manager in my own country for 10 years – I accepted another one in public relations by way of compromise.The job is certainly not a bad one but I would really like to get back into advertising. I suspect the fact I don’t speak Chinese might be impeding me.Do you think there are any openings in advertising here for people in my position? If not, can you recommend any other related field I might fit into?
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