English and leadership skills give candidates inside running for plum EEC jobs, recruiter says

By Sirivish Toomgum
The Nation

 

Robert Walters Eastern Seaboard office in Habour Mall, Chonburi

 

Most companies in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) are looking for Thai nationals who have excellent English communications and leadership skills, along with cross-functional working experience, especially in multinational companies, according to Robert Walters, a specialist professional recruitment consultancy.

 

Natiya Saul, director of Robert Walters’ Bangkok office and Robert Walters Recruitment (Eastern Seaboard), said on Thursday that the competition among companies in EEC in wooing mid to high level management candidates is as fierce as in Bangkok.

 

The salary base for mid level roles there is between Bt80,000 and Bt150,000 and senior positions start from Bt150,000 to Bt500,000.

 

Besides strong English and leadership skills, they also look for mid to high level talents with a mixture of operational and commercial experience, mechanical and electronic skills, digital skills, and aircraft and engineering management skills and skills in automation and robotics. 

 

Natiya added that there is a shortage of candidates in the aviation and engineering management skills and skills in automation and robotics.

Robert Walters opened its Robert Walters Recruitment (Eastern Seaboard) office in April this year in Laemchabang, Chonburi to get closer to clients there who are looking for competent job candidates. Aside from Chonburi, the EEC covers  Chachoengsao and Rayong.

 

Its office focuses on seeking mid-level and senior roles in a variety of industries, covering every aspect of supply chain management, procurement, engineering, accounting and finance, as well as sales and marketing and human resources.

 

“Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard is transforming into an important hub for technological manufacturing and services and is home to global digital players, connecting the Asean Economic Community. With this dynamic change comes the challenge for businesses to secure talent within diverse yet highly skill-specific fields. In our new office, Robert Walters offers the services of specialist consultants who are experienced in providing this up-close attention and meeting specific requirements,” Natiya added.

 

She said that to attract candidates to move into the EEC, hiring companies need to focus on investing in training programmes and career development as well as compensation and employee benefits to succeed.

 

In terms of employment demands, the EEC Office of Thailand (EECO) forecasts a requirement of 475,000 hires between 2019 and 2023. Of those, vocational level is needed for 250,000 jobs, followed by bachelor level for 210,000 jobs and post-graduate level for 10,000 jobs. 

 

The sectors in urgent need of high-skilled labourers include digital, aviation/logistics and intelligent electronics.

 

Headquartered in London, Robert Walters is one of the world's leading specialist professional recruitment consultancies and focuses on placing high-calibre professionals into permanent, contract and temporary positions at all levels of seniority.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/business/30374810

 

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Sounds like they need to improve the educational system especially trade schools

Will be interesting to see how all this develops.

 

My experience is that a lot of Thais seem to prefer working in Bangkok, rather than down on the Eastern Seaboard, but this may change as the EEC kicks-in. If they want to be attracting the best talent, they are going to have to pay Bangkok salaries though.

 

 

Me friend you! I am ready!

Good luck trying to find those. Thais with the skills aren't in Thailand.

What they will get are relatives and friends of the big shots who have tendered their tribute. They will be devoid of the above primary prerequisites but, hey, they are family after all.

My wife is Thai and fluent in English, as well a degree holder in education. Unfortunately, my wife is working as a civil servant with better benefits compare with the private sector, only thing the salary is low. 

53 minutes ago, webfact said:

The sectors in urgent need of high-skilled labourers include digital, aviation/logistics and intelligent electronics.

Lots of qualified foreigners out there who would like to work in Thailand, however.......

2 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said:

Lots of qualified foreigners out there who would like to work in Thailand, however.......

As a maintenance tech for 30+ years I have most of the skills and experience

12 minutes ago, Fred white said:

As a maintenance tech for 30+ years I have most of the skills and experience

You're a chang. They are looking for management, I think. How is your Thai?

22 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

You're a chang. They are looking for management, I think. How is your Thai?

My Thai sucks as for management probably have more experience than the ones that get the job

Give it a whirl. Send in your cv.

37 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

Give it a whirl. Send in your cv.

In Thailand cv means corruption vision.

Just dumb it down,you will be fine..

One of the biggest problems for female admin managers is the age thing.

Wanted. Admin' manageress with good english, good communication skills and abilities to control office staff blah blah blah. Must have university degree and age bracket preferred is 19 to 24 years old.

 

5 hours ago, webfact said:

English and leadership skills give candidates inside running for plum EEC jobs, recruiter says

Be part of the plum Prayut EEC Dream Team. And then be part of the economic failure that is to follow.

1 hour ago, Briggsy said:

Give it a whirl. Send in your cv.

What go through the bs of getting a work permit having to get up early and the tm30 bs no I think I'll stay retired ????

17 minutes ago, Fred white said:

What go through the bs of getting a work permit having to get up early and the tm30 bs no I think I'll stay retired ????

Wise decision, Fred, to maintain mental wellness.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

strong English and leadership skills

Yup and add to that a strong businessmind, eye for quality and come to the conclusion that it doesn't exist in Thailand.

17 hours ago, Fred white said:

Sounds like they need to improve the educational system especially trade schools

Sounds like they need to recruit all us expats!! ????????????????

One of the biggest obstacles in Thai Management hiring is the strict age bracket requirement. Most companies aren't going to get what they are looking for in any sort of mid-level to high-level Management demanding the applicant be between 19-24 yrs of age. These people aren't old enough with any serious work experience. Most are in school yet, completing their degree programs. Until they eliminate the age requirement they will continue to lose out on well-qualified personnel who could do the job but are older more experienced!!! 

Edited August 16, 20196 yr by PaceArrow

21 hours ago, webfact said:

senior positions start from Bt150,000 to Bt500,000.

A four-year SMART "T" Visa requires a minimum Bt200,000/mo.

What jobs.