How Profiles Asia Pacific Ran Seamless MAAP Admissions Testing for 15 Years and Counting
With around 160,000 active members, the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) is a private institution funded and operated by the Associated Marine Officers' and Seamen's Union of the Philippines. Founded in 1998, the MAAP offers scholarships, free board, lodging, tuition, and gainful employment upon graduation thanks to partnerships with various shipping companies worldwide. Due to this attractive opportunity, the MAAP faced waves of applicants — enough to overload their existing processes and [...]
The Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn Strategies for HR and Recruitment
LinkedIn currently boasts over 950 million users across more than 200 countries. With 16.2% of its users logging in daily and 61 million job seekers using it weekly, the platform can easily serve as a powerful component of your HR and recruitment strategy. From forming connections and posting job listings to building a following and accessing learning and development opportunities, any company can reap many benefits from LinkedIn’s offerings. To realize its full potential, I’ll [...]
How Profiles Asia Pacific Tripled IMEC’s Applicant Processing Capabilities
The International Maritime Employers' Council Ltd. (IMEC) finds cadet opportunities for Filipinos to serve on ships that travel around the world, facilitating smoother global supply chain logistics and more seamless global ocean movement overall. The IMEC is committed to the well-being of seafarers, representing approximately 270 shipping companies worldwide and handling collective bargaining and welfare initiatives. Currently, they sponsor approximately 1,000 scholars eager to join maritime fleets. We spoke with Dan Tolentino, an IMEC training [...]
Social Media Recruiting: Finding Top Talent Online
When approached strategically, social media is a powerful tool for building a strong workforce. Since a whopping 79% of job seekers use it to find employment, your next star employee may be actively seeking opportunities right now. However, with numerous platforms to comb through, it can be overwhelming to recruit via social media. To ease your online search for top talent, I’ll walk you through its ins and outs, including this channel’s strengths and weaknesses, [...]