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people matter
Closing the Deal
By Gary Woollacott
Here’s an often overlooked
aspect of recruitment: closing
the candidate, using the
company’s resources to make
sure that the best candidate
accepts the offer and starts
work. So much effort goes
into identifying the right candidates,
wooing them, creating
exactly the right package and
so on, that some fundamental
elements can still be forgotten
at this critical stage.
Taking the candidate’s point
of view, he or she is going to
be concerned about some
or all of the following: the
extent to which candidate
and employer share common
values and ambitions,
the effect of changing jobs
on the candidate’s home life,
the latitude the candidate will
have on the job, short- and
long-term financial incentives
and company-specific cultural
considerations that will determine
whether the candidate
actually enjoys coming to
work.
An employing manager—or
better yet, his or her superior—who
takes the time to
address each of these points
is going to have a greater success
rate in securing talented
individuals. And, of course,
what the employing manager
tells the potential employee
must be truthful; we have
all heard stories of people
who have been misled at the
recruitment stage.
When the hiring process is
tarnished by mistruths, it won’t
take long for the truth to be
discovered and you may find
that the star recruit quits just
as quickly as he or she arrived.
Worse, the reason for the
sudden departure will spread
around the market. That kind
of gossip doesn't do anyone
any good, and rumours of a
bad employer who misleads
recruits will get around quickly.
This will undoubtedly lead to
difficult times when candidates
refuse point blank to consider
a certain employer: they all
know what happened to their
colleague when he or she
went there. You get the idea.
What it comes down to is
honesty in the recruitment
process. If there are skeletons
in the cupboard, bring them
out and explain them. You
don't want your new recruit to
find out unpleasant history at
the water cooler on his or her
first day. Take the time to bring
people on board properly—
with respect—and you will
have better results. The best
candidates always have other
options. Smart employers
need to make sure they are
the first choice.
As usual, let me know if
you have any particular topic
you would like to see covered
here.
Gary Woollacott is the chief
representative for Opus Executive
Search in Vietnam and
Thailand. He can be reached
at 3827 8209 or via gary@
opusasia.net. Opus is an
associate of Horton International.
Excellent section on advice for jobseekers
focusing on topics such as resume
writing, cover letters, interview technique
and more.
RELOCATION AGENTS
Allied Pickfords
Satra Building, Room 202, 58 Dong Khoi,
D1 Tel: 0122 5141 848
aurelien.jouve@alliedpickfords.com.vn
http://vn.alliedpickfords.com
Moving and relocating services company
specializing in business and office moves.
Overseas and specialist movers also
available.
Asian Tigers Transpo International
Room 201 and 202, 216 Nguyen Thi
Minh Khai, D3 Tel: 3930 9484
Tel: 3945 0891
matt.king@asiantigers-vietnam.com
www.asiantigersgroup.com
International moving agency, homesearch,
orientation, settling in programs and work
permit assistance.
Crown Worldwide Movers
48A Huynh Man Dat, Binh Thanh
Tel: 3823 4127
www.crownrelo.com
International moving company serving
diplomats and private customers, employees
and expats, providing domestic and
iternational transportation of household,
office and industrial goods.
JVK International Movers
Saigon Port Building, 3 Nguyen Tat
Thanh, D4 Tel: 3826 7655/6
chris.honour@jvkasia.com
www.jvk.com
International agengy with a full range of
services including sea/air freight services
and worldwide transit coverage.
Mekong Emerald (MEK) Relocation
68 Huynh Khuong Ninh, D1
Tel: 09800 1509
www.mekongem.com
Full range of services including pet move/
care, car rental, pre-move consultation,
cross-cultural training and visa/immigration
support.
Resident Vietnam
187/9/1 Bach Dang Street, Tan Binh
Tel: 3848 8443 / 3848 8285
www.residentvietnam.com
Specializes in immigration management,
destination services and cross-cultural
training and car leasing assistance.
Santa Fe Relocation Services
Thien Son Building, 5 Nguyen Gia Thieu,
D3 Tel: 3933 0065
www.santaferelo.com
Provides a range of services including
home/school search, language/cultural
training, tenancy management and immigration/visa
support.
STATIONARY
Custom Signage Street
Le Lai, D1 between Truong Dinh and
Nguyen Thai Hoc
Offers custom-designed signs and custom
engraving on trophies and plaques made
of plastic, wood, metal and glass.
Fahasa
40 Nguyen Hue, D1 Tel: 3822 5796
Bookstore chain carries an expansive
stock of office and home stationary; a onestop
shop for basic needs.
Pi-Channel
45B Le Thanh Ton, D1 Tel: 3822 0253
www.pi-channel.com
Boutique shop carries up-market collections
of pens and notepads, as well as
desktop organisers, clocks, calendars and
frames. Corporate services offered.
Stationary and Printing Street
Ly Thai To Street, D3 starting at Dien
Bien Phu and running southeast
More than 25 stores providing photocopying
services, from business cards to flyers
and colour prints to invitations.
listings
fashion
ACCESSORIES
Accessorize
48 Dong Du, D1, Tel: 3822 1081
Vincom Center, 70/72 Le Thanh Ton, D1
www.monsoon.co.uk/icat/accessorize
Fashion-forward accessories including
necklaces, handbags, wallets, flip-flops,
sunglasses, hair accessories, belts and
more.
Alfred Dunhill
Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan, D1
A timeless style in male luxury providing
formal and casual mens accesories
tailored for the discerning man. Also
stocking handcrafted leather goods.
Anupa Boutique
17/27 Le Thanh Ton, D1 Tel: 3825 7307
anupaboutiquevietnam@anupa.net
The ever-changing boutique retails in
the elegant design of anupa accessories
made from high-quality leather. Collections
available range from men, women,
executive, travel, spa, yoga, board games,
boxes and semi-precious stone jewellery.
Collection changes on weekly basis. Also
carries childrens wear, toys, furniture and
homewares.
Bally
Rex Hotel, 141 Nguyen Hue, D1
Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan, D1
www.experience.bally.com
Flagship store in the Rex Hotel providing
luxury Italian-made accessories for men.
Among these are shoes, belts, wallets and
a collection of male jewellery.
Banana
128 Ly Tu Trong, D1
Women’s accessories and more, from
bags, clutches and belts to clothes and
jewellery, all at reasonable prices.
Cartier
Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan
This well-known designer brand displays
a wide range of accessories for men. Famous
for its watches, Cartier also stocks
pens, key rings, belts and sunglasses.
Cincinati
177P Dong Khoi, D1
www.cincinati.vn
info@cincinati.vn
Vietnamese brand of genuine leather
bags, shoes, accessories and personal
goods for men and women such as notebooks
for a classic vagabond look. Quality
leather from crocodile, horse, snake and
fish made with excellent local craftsmanship.
Cleo-Pearls
30 Nguyen Dang Giai, An Phu, D2
Tel: 091 3587 690
Jewellery designer Birgit Maier operates
Cleo-Pearls from her home, specializing in
necklaces, bracelets, earrings, key holders
and bag accessories. All pieces created
with gemstones, fresh water pearls and
beads.
Coconut
100 Mac Thi Buoi, D1
Bags of all shapes and sizes rule the
roost in this small shop. Made of silk and
embroidered to the brim, these unique
bags start at about USD $30, and many
are suitable for both day and night.
Creation
105 Dong Khoi, D1 Tel: 3829 5429
A two-storey shop selling scarves, intricate
handbags (from USD $30), tailor-made
silk dresses and tops. Has a wide range
of materials on the second floor. Prices
start from $65 for an ao dai with simple
embroidery.
Deanh Jewellery
Eden Mall, 106 Nguyen Hue, D1
Tel: 3827 6039
Gorgeous selection of gold accessories
imported from Turkey and Italy. Also has a
selection of simple ring designs to set your
precious stones in.
Gallery vivekkevin
FAFILM Building, 6 Thai Van Lung, D1
Tel: 6291 3709
info@vivekkevin.com
www.galeryvivekkevin.com
Handcrafted pendants, necklaces, rings
and bracelets. The gallery’s focus is on
design, craftsmanship and finish, as well
as educating clients on the intricacies of
each piece.
Gucci
88 Dong Khoi, D1 Tel: 3827 6688
Located on the main shopping street in
HCMC, this flagship store brings Florentine
fashion to an array of luxury leather
goods such as briefcases, luggage and a
selection of men’s shoes for office or more
casual occasions.
Ipa-Nima
85 Pasteur, D1 Tel: 3824 3652
New World Hotel, 76 Le Lai
Well-known Hanoi-based fashion brand.
Founder Christina Yu is a former lawyer
turned designer who produces eclectic
and eye-catching handbags. Also stocks
costume jewellery and shoes.
J. Silver
803 Nguyen Van Linh Parkway, D7
Tel: 5411 1188
Make a statement without being ostentatious
with handcrafted silver jewellery from
the boutique store. Expect big, interesting
pieces that are simple yet glamorous.
Laura V Signature
11 Dong Du, D1
Tel: 7304 4126
www.laurav.net
Vintage designs aplenty with everything
from jewellery and hair accessories to
funky styled sunglasses, umbrellas and
colourful maxi dresses.
Lovely Lien Jewellery
20 Le Loi, D1
A small and unassuming jewellery store
with beautiful and reasonably-priced
necklaces, bracelets and earrings. You
can also bring your own precious stones
or ask the designers to make something
unique for you.
Louis Vuitton
Opera View, corner of Dong Khoi and Le
Loi Tel: 3827 6318
Designer brand name housing traditional
craftsmanship of luxury leather goods for
men and women. An array of bags, wallets,
cuff links and watches are available.
Mai O Mai
4C Dong Khoi, D1 Tel: 3829 4007
A superb little place with beautiful jewellery
and accessories to suit all budgets. Silver
necklaces, bracelets, rings and more in
both classic and imaginative designs, as
well as gorgeous hand-embroidered bags.
Mont Blanc
Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan
Notable for fine writing instruments, Mont
Blanc also houses cuff links and other
male accessories
Therese Jewellery
Sheraton Hotel, 88F Dong Khoi, D1
www.theresejewelry.com
Small, glitzy retail outlet. Sells everything
from diamond earrings to gold and silver
wedding rings. Of special note is the
selection of jade Buddhas in varying sizes,
with the larger ones costing USD $250.
The friendly staff speak excellent English.
Scorpion
Vincom Center B1, 70 - 72 Le Thanh
Ton, D1
Tel: 3993 9889
www.scorpionbag.com
Selling high-end leather products for
both men and women, including shoes,
handbags, belts and other accessories.
Features a variety of leather in bright
colors and styles.
Tic Tac Watch Shop
72 Dong Khoi Tel: 0838 293519
www.tictacwatch.com
Elegant show room displaying some
of the world’s most recognized Swiss
brands such as Rolex, Tag Huer, Baume &
Marcer, Omega and Hirsch. On-site watch
repair service and complementary watch
evaluation available. Also carries a small
collection of vintage Rolexes.
Tombo
145 Dong Khoi, D1
Of all the embroidered and sequined bags,
shoes and tidbits (or “Zakka” shops) that
can be found in Dong Khoi, this shop’s
has products that are prettier than most.
Shoes can be custom-made and the sales
staff is friendly.
Tumi
Rex Hotel, 151 Nguyen Hue
www.intl.tumi.com
Tumi houses an opulent selection of
Italian-made luggage geared towards
men. Briefcases, messenger bags and
backpacks are among those on display.
Umbrella
35 Ly Tu Trong, D1 and 4 Le Loi, D1
Tel: 6276 2730
www.umbrella-fashion.com
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