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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.

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Review and renew

Last week, we touched on why it’s so important to have a positive personal brand – it’s a great way to get noticed and get ahead in a competitive job market, writes Marc Burrage.

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No short cuts in career swaps

I’m a 27-year-old hotel management graduate who has been working in hospitality for four years. I’m looking for a career change as I’m no longer interested in working in …

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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.

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Keep focus on key skills in hard times

I am 43 years old with a Master of Engineering – Mechanical degree and over 20 years of research and development …

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Set the bar high if you wish for a legal career

Is there any chance for me to become an in-house legal adviser? I have just finished my LLB, though I have no legal experience. Should I apply for …

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Retention is better than cure

In our final week on the subject, we continue to look at some of the best methods companies can employ to make sure they hold on to their best staff, writes Marc Burrage.

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Local qualifications key for HK finance career

I completed my chartered accountancy and company secretary courses in India with merit. I have around three years of …

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Extend your retention span

Employers need to focus on retention in response to the rising number of staff entering Hong Kong’s jobs market, writes Marc Burrage.

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Still-swinging sixties must spread the word

After 30 years of managerial level roles in a number of international publishing groups, I changed my career five years ago to focus on teaching and became a lecturer in business administration and marketing.

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Stand-ins rise to the occasion

This week, we continue to look at how employers can benefit from effectively using temporary assignments in their workforce, writes Marc Burrage.

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Temp jobs, lasting benefits

Every employer must think about whether they are using temporary assignments effectively in their workforce, writes Marc Burrage.