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Face up to errors

Honesty is the best policy when it comes to presenting your work history, writes Nick Wheatley. ...

Keep referees onside

With the emergence of social media and online recommendations, we often get asked whether referees still matter, writes Marc Burrage. ...

Keep connected

This week we continue to look at the steps you can take to keep your personal brand in order, so that you can stay ahead of the growing competition in Hong Kong's job market, writes Marc Burrage. ...

Launch your brand

Having a positive personal brand has always been a good idea and is a way to get ahead in a competitive job market, writes Marc Burrage. ...

Fudging the facts

Creative alterations to your CV may seem a good idea at the time, but can land you in hot water later, writes Andrea Zavadszky. ...

Delve deep for ethical staff

In the final part of this series, we look at more strategies companies can use to make sure they hire ethical ... ...

Losing face over Facebook

By creating new attitudes and opportunities, social media platforms are obliging companies around the world to rethink their approach to basic business ... ...

Reference checks for better hiring

Reference letters no longer satisfy potential employers... ...