Ho Chi Minh City, 06 November 2018: According to specialist recruitment firm – Michael Page Vietnam, the country’s shift towards a globalised economy will be driven by the strength of its upcoming Vietnamese workforce. Optimistic about the opportunity for professionals Tamara Boonstra, Director, Michael Page Vietnam says, “Companies are grooming Vietnamese employees to step up to senior-leadership positions. Senior professionals with the right mix of expertise and experience in strategic thinking, digital media and business intelligence will be in demand and able to command the best compensation. They will ultimately be able to accelerate their career while making significant contributions to businesses in Vietnam.”Michael Page Vietnam reports that multinationals and fast-growing Vietnamese local conglomerates and/or start-ups are specifically seeking senior leaders and chief executives with the right mix of insights and innovative business skills.“In this market, Vietnamese language and cultural knowledge is essential. Local Vietnamese professionals are attractive to employers because they understand consumer behaviour and relevant strategies best. Multinationals and businesses establishing themselves in Vietnam want the valuable insight in order to maximise their local strategies,” explains Tamara Boonstra. The key for local professionals is to develop themselves where there are skill shortages. Companies in Vietnam are looking for more than just functional capabilities. The savvy in-demand employee is often competent in English, forward thinking and has an international mindset. A viable option for companies is to attract the new generation of Vietnamese professionals who are agile and open to changes. They are currently highly sought after due to their unique insights and ability to challenge status quo. Tamara Boonstra observes, “A majority of hiring opportunities are currently available in Vietnam’s fastest growing industries. Skilled talent will find positions in the key sectors of property, manufacturing, FMCG as well as digital and Fintech. These areas are specifically recruiting for talent skilled in operations, finance, human resources, business intelligence and digital.” In addition, Vietnam professionals who secure a job move can command a 15 – 20 percent salary increment. The intense competition for talent has created such a strong demand in the market that top candidates often get multiple job offers from companies in Vietnam. Employers will have to offer career progression opportunities, attractive salaries as well as streamline their recruitment process in order to secure the highly-qualified professionals. ****END****
