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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:

• How to stand out in an employer’s market?
• What to do if you want to pursue an international career in law?
• How did Tessa overcome her career transition adversities to thrive in a foreign market?

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