Career advice
Curated writing from operators, recruiters, and HR leaders — written for people building real careers in HK.
Raw talent will only take you so far. In today’s increasingly complex business environment, there is widespread recognition that it is team-based effort that brings competitive edge and that a motivated team working together with a clear objective can achieve astonishing results, writes Marc Burrage.
Like many people, I stumbled into the world of recruitment; I graduated in the mid-1990’s and was looking for my first job in London with a role in sales being my goal, writes Fraser Douglas.
No matter how experienced a person is at interviews or how senior they are in their current role, more often than not, everyone going into an interview has that same nagging question in the back of their head: what should I say when I’m asked about my current salary?
It is important to take responsibility for your own career development and growth, writes Marc Burrage.
Making the transition into a new job is challenging at all levels, writes Debbie Matson.
Moving jobs gives an employee the opportunity to explore new prospects, which in turn can lead to further career development and perhaps an upgrade in title, salary and benefits, writes Walter Ellicott.
Some employees feel that the only way they can improve their employment standing is by seeking offers from other companies, writes Walter Ellicott.
Most permanent jobs will involve an official probationary period, writes Walter Ellicott.
Upon securing a new position, it is likely you will still have to serve a notice period with your current employer, writes Walter Ellicott.
Online videos are helping young people learn more about jobs in the public sector, writes Wong Yat-hei.
Congratulations, you’ve been offered a new job! While the bulk of the hard work of applying and interviewing is behind you, a few crucial steps remain before everything is signed and sealed, writes Walter Ellicott.