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Looking for an IT job in Hong Kong

I have some MNC experience and for more than two years, I have been trying to land a job here without much luck. ...

Applications are going unnoticed

I am feeling helpless and highly disappointed as my job applications keep slipping through the cracks. ...

Pay info is power

Salary negotiations - often the final stage of the interview process - can also be one of the most uncomfortable, writes Katharine de Vaal. ...

Should I include short work tenures on CV?

I've worked a couple of months for a CPA firm and due to a terrible work environment I would like to change jobs. ...

What's the etiquette for photos in CVs?

A lot of my friends have included their photo in their CVs and I'm just wondering whether it's necessary or is it considered unprofessional? ...

Standing out helps land a job

Internships with major companies are a powerful weapon in the race to find employment, writes Ben Kwok. ...

A cool head is vital

They say that patience is a virtue. If you're embarking on the hunt for a new job in this market then you would be wise to heed these words, writes Katharine de Vaal. ...

Still looking after 89 applications

Despite my best efforts, I haven't been able to land a job. I've got two years of research experience and I'm currently studying IT. Any advice? ...