For many, the ultimate career goal is to reach the executive level—a position of leadership, authority, and influence. But what happens when you get there? While the journey to the top is often fi...
Faststream Recruitment Publish The Maritime Sales Employment Report 2024 on Top Compensation and Workplace Trends for Maritime Sales Professionals. This initiative, in its second year, continues to...
In maritime and shipping, where every decision can have far-reaching consequences, it is easy to feel the weight of responsibility pressing down on us. As leaders, we are no strangers to the challe...
On Wednesday the 2nd of October, we were honoured to be part of the inaugural Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) HR Leaders Dialogue event, attended by over 100 maritime HR leaders and senior prac...
Faststream Recruitment and Singapore Maritime Foundation Publish The Talent Market in Transition Report 2024 on Top Workplace Trends and Dynamics of Maritime Singapore’s WorkforceThe Singapore Mar...
10 tips to tell your leadership story through your CV
When you are searching for a new Executive opportunity in the maritime and shipping sectors, your CV is more than just a record of your career—it’s a strategic narrative that positions you as a lea...
The Evolving C-Suite - Shaping the Future of Maritime & Shipping Leadership
As the business landscape evolves, so do the roles within the C-suite. I'm particularly fascinated by the emerging positions poised to shape the future of leadership and drive significant change wi...
Your career can be one of the most important things in your life after your friends and family. Ensuring that you are in the right job at the right time can be imperative to personal satisfaction ...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to significantly transform the landscape of work, and the shipping and maritime sectors may find themselves at the forefront of this revolution sooner than an...
Top people in demand in Maritime & Shipping in Singapore 2024
In the bustling maritime hub of Singapore, the demand for skilled professionals in the shipping and maritime sectors continues to surge. As one of the world's leading maritime centres, Singapore pl...
Maritime Recruitment: Trends and Strategies for Success in 2024
The year 2024 holds special significance for me to share the latest trends in attraction, retention, and reward in maritime, as we celebrate our 25th anniversary as a business. It's an opportune mo...
Beware: The Rise of Recruitment Scams Targeting Job Seekers
In today's digital age, job hunting often involves navigating through various online platforms and engaging with potential employers and recruitment agencies virtually. While this has made job sear...
Faststream Recruitment Marks a Milestone: 25 Years of Recruitment
Faststream Recruitment, part of the Faststream Recruitment Group, the leading global recruitment agency specialising in maritime, shipping, and energy sectors, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversa...
As I sit down to pen this message, I'm overcome with a deep sense of gratitude and nostalgia. Today, the Faststream Recruitment Group celebrates 25 years as Global People Specialists. We celebrate...
Rethinking Priorities: What truly matters in a new job
In my many years in recruitment, often job seekers tell me their top motivation to find a new job is to enhance their salary or package. In fact, in our ship management, maritime sales and naval ar...
Winds of Change: Unlocking Success in Offshore Wind Talent Acquisition
The offshore wind sector has seen remarkable growth in recent years, establishing itself as a pivotal player in the transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. However, as this burge...
Results from the Naval Architecture Survey Revealed
We surveyed naval architects to produce our fifth edition of the Naval Architecture Employment Report. This report draws insights from the series of surveys conducted from 2019 onwards, offering a ...
The current opportunities and challenges of the seafarer recruitment market
At the heart of the maritime industry are seafarers, the skilled and resilient professionals who dedicate their lives to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of vessels across the world’s ocea...
Singapore's maritime sector has long been a cornerstone of the nation's economy and a global hub for maritime activities. However, in an era of rapidly advancing technology and evolving sector dema...
The changing landscape of compensation and benefits in maritime
In today's rapidly evolving maritime sector, understanding the intricacies of compensation and benefits has become paramount. The dynamics between individuals and their compensation packages in the...