Career advice
Curated writing from operators, recruiters, and HR leaders — written for people building real careers in HK.
There comes a time in everyone’s career where they feel they deserve more compensation. Asking for a salary increase may feel intimidating at first, but it’s not as scary as it may seem…..
Change is never easy. It’s human nature to stick to the comforts of habit, but when it comes to your profession, changing careers may ……
Family businesses form the foundation of the Hong Kong economy and are increasingly important in mainland China. Unfortunately, they also sometimes cause discontent and distress……
Jobseekers are increasingly concerned about their web presence, but not all professionals benefit from online portfolios. It depends on your industry. Creating a website allows you to showcase digital examples of your work, so this approach is best suited to candidates looking for a job in a creative industry such as video production, graphic design or journalism.
If you have self-confidence, you are more likely to be successful and competent in achieving your goals. Having self-confidence adds a great deal to your work environment, as you will be sure to gain the trust of your colleagues. Since diffidence and reticence can be damaging to your career, it is important to note that confidence can be learned or developed.
More than two thirds of the companies listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange are predominantly family owned – as are thousands of small and medium enterprises.
When it comes to compensation, most employees in the workforce feel they are underpaid. It makes sense. After all, if you asked your friends and family how they feel about their salaries, it’s unlikely anyone would say they are overpaid for what they do for a living. There are measures you can take to change your financial situation at work and some are more obvious than others.
Everyone grows up with a dream job. It could be sparked by an interest or hobby from a young age or a new discovery later in life……
哈比是你的好朋友，你們相識已經快二十年。剛開始是因為一個偶然的機會遇上，當時你年輕時間多，常常自己這裡那兒的閒晃，有個幫忙出意見的哥兒們，自然是不會排斥。剛開始你針對哈比給的意見，會自己先想想，確定這樣做沒錯，然而一段時間之後，你就將自己的一部分放心的交給了哈比，讓他幫你打理相關的事。如此一來，你也的確是輕鬆省力了些，省下了一些自己花腦筋的時間與注意力。你很開心有這樣的一個好朋友，可以一起經歷人生，互相依賴…
Finding employment has been especially tough for a handful of years now. Already a nerve-wracking situation, the job search has become a paralysing experience for many and can even leave you feeling dejected and without hope. Never fear, this step-by-step guide to getting hired will ease your worries and set you in a solid direction for success. Step 1
Most people talk about their dream job, but often have no clear idea…
Whether it’s nail biting or skipping breakfast, most people are aware of their bad habits in their personal lives……