Experts Corner: Ask William Sisson about Getting a Job in Korea

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William Sisson
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William Sisson is a Senior Executive Search Consultant in Asia where he develops marketing strategies that lead to permanent staffing solutions for multinational companies. William leverages his proven experience in sourcing and placing qualified candidates for large, international organizations. William has over 16 years of professional working experience in domestic and international companies. He is currently focusing his duties on consulting foreign multinational companies, interested in establishing a business in Korea, with labor and marketing research, recruiting and business consultation. He specializes in searching for top talent working in the Life Sciences, Financial Services and Consumer Goods industries.

Prior to Asia, William’s experiences grew while working for Dynamics Research Corporation, Electronic Data Systems and The Center for Communication and Educational Technology. He has been involved in the hospitality industry as well as institutes of higher education. His non-profit sector included the position of Director of Volunteer Services at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington DC.

A graduate of Troy State University, William holds a Master of Science in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Communication from the University of Montevallo in the U.S. As a person who is dedicated to professional growth and business networking, he recently became a member of the American Chamber of Commerce. William enjoys the beach, hiking and great food.

William has over 16 years of professional working experience in domestic and international companies. He is currently focusing his duties on consulting foreign multinational companies, interested in establishing a business in Korea, with labor and marketing research, recruiting and business consultation.

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Permalink Reply by Eun-Shil Park on May 4, 2011 at 12:47am
Wow! William, quite a record! Just spoke to a friend recently about his current career and his wish to move on to the next one ....will forward this link to him.
Permalink Reply by Eun-Shil Park on May 4, 2011 at 12:49am
....and ff to my FB!
Permalink Reply by William Sisson on May 4, 2011 at 5:44pm

Thanks Ms. Park and hats off to you and the European Group on arranging the networking event there. Wish I could attend. I will let you know if your friend contacts me. Cheers!

Permalink Reply by William Sisson on May 6, 2011 at 12:38pm

Senior editors sought The Korea JoongAng Daily, a Seoul-based English newspaper and a partner of the International Herald Tribune, is looking for a deputy editor/business editor and a senior editor. Please send your resume and a cover letter with a scanned photograph to enational@joongang.co.kr

 

http://joongangdaily.joins.com/

Permalink Reply by Shanindya on May 6, 2011 at 2:44pm

Wooow...

that's a fantastic record, Mr. William...

 

well, i have a strong will to move and working abroad, especially in South Korea...

but its kinda hard to get for those who only have a minimum experience like me, seems like every company looking for a senior experiences...

 

i graduated from Public Relations Major, and working in Hotel industry for almost 1,5 years... for getting a job in foreign country is need much and long patience... now i'm learning hangul to support my cv... will it enough, Mr. William?

Please advise me...

 

Thank you :)

Permalink Reply by William Sisson on May 9, 2011 at 4:24pm
Hi Shanindya,

Thanks for your note.

It sounds as if you are on the right path by studying and learning Korea.

Your background in Public Relations and the Hotel industry along with learning Korean might serve you well in finding a position in South Korea. There are many multi-national companies in that industry in Korea as well some Korean companies, Lotte for one, that are expanding internationally. If you cannot find a current position might I suggest you try to locate an internship with a Korean or MNU company. You can find them on their company homepages. You are welcomed to send me a copy of your resume and let me take a look and see if there is somewhere I can direct you to find the right job or company for you.

 

Take care,

William

Permalink Reply by Shanindya on May 9, 2011 at 5:35pm

Thank you so much for your kind offer, Mr. William...

I'm really really happy... :)

 

May i know your email address in order to send my resume directly to you?

 

As my little knowledge about Korea, is they are really expanding many business sectors, develop globally. and what i like the most, seems Korean people still uphold the traditional culture as their basis life, that's why i dare to challenge my self to experience it directly.

 

Once again, i'm really grateful for your help Mr. William, hopefully i will find the opportunity to work or internship there even though still in minim experience...

 

Thank you so much :)

Permalink Reply by William Sisson on May 9, 2011 at 6:52pm

Thank you for your kind words and actually you can upload it and send it to me via KBC.

When you click reply at the bottom it says Upload Files then I can receive it.

 

Take care,

William

Permalink Reply by Shanindya on May 11, 2011 at 2:22pm

Dear Mr. William,

 

here my cv i send you.. please take a look and advice me in order to make a proper CV.

I only have a minmum work experience because i just graduated in 2009.

Thank you for your kind help, Mr. William

 

Have a nice day :)

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Permalink Reply by Steven S. Bammel on May 16, 2011 at 3:10pm

The following is Part 1 of a 2 or 3 part series about Getting a Job in Korea by KBC Expert William Sisson. This was recorded last week for 1013 Main Street. More to come....

 

Way to go, William!

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Permalink Reply by Philipp Grunwald on May 16, 2011 at 6:02pm

Thank you Steve Bammel and most of all Mr. Sisson for this great offer! I am deeply grateful for it!


You already helped me a bunch, thanks a lot! But furthermore: Do you recognize how rare this kind of offer is?

Not only do other people often pay a lot for it, but how difficult it might be to find such a specialized HR Pro? :)

Permalink Reply by Steven S. Bammel on May 17, 2011 at 4:02pm

Indeed! 

 

And if things go according to plan, we'll have lots more experts offering their free advice on KBC soon! A very special thanks to William for kicking this off!

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