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Ten years ago, Tessa moved to Singapore from Spain to embark on a new career in legal recruitment. She went from knowing nothing about the legal industry in Singapore to becoming a director at Aslant Legal.
Tessa’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.
In this episode, discover how Tessa adapted to a new country, excelled in her career, and balanced starting a family. Hear from a former lawyer and seasoned legal recruiter about navigating the complex landscape of career transitions.
We’ll also dive into:
Join us as Tessa shares her invaluable tips and tricks to ace job interviews, adapt to new environments, and advance your career internationally.
Don’t miss this chance to learn from her incredible journey and get inspired to take your own career to the next level!
Follow Tessa Arquilliere:
LinkedIn - / https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-arquilliere-60b63b21
Videos with Tessa Arquilliere:
https://youtu.be/8CWXO2a-T1Y?feature=shared
https://youtu.be/1_egYETbG3s?feature=shared
More on Battampore, an inspiring organisation founded to give children in rural Cambodia access to primary education: https://www.battampore.org/
Connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shulinlee/
More on the podcast - https://www.AfterTheBar.com.sg
What to listen for:
00:00 Start of Episode
00:33 Introduction
01:38 Aslant Legal & Tessa’s Role
02:38 What She Wishes She Knew As A Young Lawyer
03:36 The Best Career Advice She Ever Received
04:15 How She Resigned To Do A Career Change
05:46 Some Bad Career Recommendations To Ban
07:55 Common Mistakes People Make In Job Interviews
09:48 Expectations On Pay & Salary Negotiation When Moving Companies
11:06 Do We Need A Cover Letter?
12:57 Setting Yourself Up For A Successful First Interview
14:33 Moving From Spain to Singapore: Challenges And Perception On Singlish
17:52 Is There A Division Between Singaporeans And Expats?
19:13 Tessa’s Difficulties In Moving To A New Industry
20:25 Advice For A Career Pivot When We Have Children And A Mortgage
23:51 How To Prepare Before Moving To A New Country
24:57 Is Singapore Currently An Employers Market?
25:59 Standing Out In A Crowded Market
27:10 Asking For Internal Transfer
29:19 What Tessa Wishes She Knew Before Making Her Career Change
29:54 Looking Back, What Tessa Would’ve Done Differently
31:06 Her Reasons Behind Pursuing Real Estate Law
32:31 A Failure That Set Her Up For Success
36:22 Pro-bono Work Setting Up Schools in Rural Cambodia
38:54 How Tessa Manages All Her Commitments
39:46 Rapid Fire Round
41:14 Outro
