Career advice

Practical guides for a Hong Kong career

Curated writing from operators, recruiters, and HR leaders — written for people building real careers in HK.

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Raise your profile

The utilisation of social media is becoming more and more important to network, research and plan your career, writes Kate Harper.

Career Coaching & Guidance

With anti-money-laundering (AML) fines still being enforced at a high rate in Hong Kong, a wave of hiring is continuing across Asia as banks develop teams to investigate, manage and counter future fines, writes Kate Harper.

Career Coaching & Guidance

Learning to grow

If you want to appeal to employers, it is not just about offering the right skills, experience and cultural fit anymore, writes Marc Burrage.

Career Coaching & Guidance

Dodge festive perils

While ’tis the season to be jolly, for some, office Christmas parties can be awkward. Here are some tips on how to navigate them gracefully, writes Pallavi Anand.

Career Coaching & Guidance

Rule of tongues

Speaking another language opens the door to understanding other cultures, writes Marc Burrage.

Career Coaching & Guidance

Filling the CFO job

The role of chief financial officer (CFO) has evolved in recent years and now involves being a business leader and decision maker who can provide insights into both future performance projections and strategic planning, writes Marc Burrage.

Career Coaching & Guidance

Mentors make you

Often, a recruiter will ask you: “What’s your medium-term or five-year career goal?”

Career Coaching & Guidance

Tech alters the mix

Digital marketing is changing the marketing mix and the way marketers communicate with their target markets, writes Marc Burrage.

Career Coaching & Guidance

Be honest over pay

All professions involve negotiations of some description, writes Kate Harper.

Career Coaching & Guidance

Learn flexi-thinking

While different styles of thinking and communication can create a wonderful team environment, they can also create issues that force professionals to seek new employment earlier than they might have hoped, writes Kate Harper.

Career Coaching & Guidance

Hotspots glowing

According to the latest “Hays Quarterly Hotspots” report, which lists jobs in demand, employers in Hong Kong are very positive in their hiring intentions and are looking to attract high-quality candidates by offering performance-based promotions, an improved culture and fewer hours, writes Marc Burrage.

Career Coaching & Guidance

Dig up hidden jobs

If you are looking for a new job, you should be aware that not all vacancies are advertised, writes Marc Burrage.