#27. Quinntessential Questions with Elton Apps: A Career in Recruitment, HR & Financial Planning

16/02/2025 1h 31min

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In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, we sit down with Elton Apps whose career journey spans recruitment, HR, finance & insurance and entrepreneurship. From being born in Malta, to growing up in Indonesia and Singapore and studying political science to working in the finance industry for close to two decades - our guest shares key lessons from his diverse experiences.We explore the transition into recruitment, including working with Paul, understanding introverts in sales, the importance of sales training, and the biggest takeaways from the industry. Plus, we dive into moving from agency to in-house recruitment, shaking things up in the industry, and the challenges and rewards of working for yourself.If you're interested in career transitions, recruitment insights, or the mindset needed to succeed in business, this episode is packed with valuable insights.🎧 Tune in now, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!GUESThttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eltonapps/Email: [email protected] PAUL QUINNInstagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/taipansg/⁠⁠Youtube: https://youtu.be/id5fwPCd0_UApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quinntesssential-questions-podcast-with-paul-quinn/id1764230785LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-quinn-wp1/⁠OUR SOCIALSWebsite: ⁠https://careercoaching.westport-partners.com⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/westport-partners-career-coaching/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/westportpartnerscareercoaching/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/(00:00) Intro(01:25) Growing in Singapore and Indonesia(07:08) Boarding School(10:42) Studying Political Science(13:01) Working with Dad(14:37) Joining Shipping(21:59) Eurasian Association(22:49) Starting in Recruitment with Paul(30:47) Dealing with People(34:28) Perspective of Introverts(35:39) Introverts as Salespeople(36:49) Standout Qualities(37:30) Importance of Sales Training(41:05) Attention to Detail(41:49) Takeaways from Recruitment(48:23) Moving to In-House Recruitment(1:07:19) Shaking Things Up(1:12:03) Working For Yourself(1:17:44) Outside of WorkThe views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company or organisation (or similar), its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners or its employees.

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