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The narrowing the digital-social divide
People sometimes confuse being active on social media like Facebook as being digitally savvy. The reality is that while social media experience helps digital marketers to be better at their job, digital marketing itself is far more complex with social media being but one component in the digital mix. The digital media marketing mix comprises of display and video, search engine optimization, pay per click, social media, content management, website design and development, affiliate marketing, online reputation management, conversion rate optimization, email marketing, etc.
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Learn from failure
Knowing why you weren’t chosen is vital for future interviews, writes Nick Wheatley.
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Cocoon to social butterfly
Introverted accountants can take comfort in knowing that often the first step of getting out there is the hardest part – and everything else usually follows naturally. “Networking is great for people who are not so confident,” says Kenneth Wong, PricewaterhouseCoopers partner. “I was one of those when I started my career. It helps you grow. You just need to get into it.”
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Turn of the temps
More businesses in Hong Kong are turning to contract and temporary workers, as they allow employers to fill a short-term staffing need or provide assistance for special projects without the commitment of a permanent hire, writes Marc Burrage.
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Negotiating a raise
It is important to be aware that how you approach a salary negotiation can determine the strength of your relationship with your manager in the future, writes Marc Burrage.
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Intern to improve
Students at top universities around the world are advised by their careers teams to commit to internships as they progress through their academic studies, writes Kate Harper.
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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.
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Fine times for jobs
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.
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Rule of tongues
Speaking another language opens the door to understanding other cultures, writes Marc Burrage.
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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.
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Mentors make you
Often, a recruiter will ask you: “What’s your medium-term or five-year career goal?”