Career Coaching & Guidance
A collaborative approach is the best way to let innovation thrive in businesses
Big innovators like Alibaba and Airbnb get a lot of attention, but the truth is that most companies struggle…….
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Upskilling is a constant need for IT professionals
Since the 2008 global financial crisis, many IT professionals have asked me if this year could shape up to be the right time …….
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Rising mainland prices and competition from South East Asia mean Hong Kong remains the region’s sourcing hub
Does sourcing have a future in Hong Kong? This is a question frequently asked by people in the industry, from junior merchandisers to managing directors. After all, the competitiveness of factories in southern China has been eroded by increased costs, an appreciating renminbi and fierce competition from South East Asia. Job seekers are worried about the future of the industry in Hong Kong and managing directors face difficult choices when determining where they should establish their regional hub.
Career Coaching & Guidance
Revamping your resume can help you to get ahead of the competition
If you are looking for a job, you probably know how much competition you are up against. In many industries today, the job market is competitive, with a large supply of good talent but a limited number of positions available, especially at the more senior levels.
Career Path Planning
Congratulations On Your Humanities Degree. Now What?
Well, you’ve worked hard for the last several years and you made it through university. Those years of getting yourself out of bed and into class, completing assignments, participating in class discussions, studying for hours on end, and pulling at least a few all-nighters have finally awarded you with a degree. In humanities. Now it’s time to work even harder to find a job. Some graduates may leave campus with lucrative job offers in hand, but unfortunately, many who leave with a humanities degree do not.
Career Coaching & Guidance
New world calls for new generation of leaders
What does the lunar new year hold? In business, one thing that is certain is that we can expect more uncertainty and…
Industry Stories
How to get hired with an NGO
Many people, especially globally-conscious milennials, are now finding themselves attracted more and more to jobs in non-governmental organisations (NGOs). They are looking for a satisfying career that offers the chance to make a difference in the world and rewards more than just a paycheck. They find the work in helping to make people’s lives better fulfilling and worthwhile, something they may prefer over a higher wage in some cases.
Job Search in Hong Kong
Getting your résumé right
Hong Kong is known for its fast-paced working culture, where things need to be done quickly. As a result, employers here spend less time reading CVs than the global average……
Career Coaching & Guidance
The bonus question: What are you waiting for?
Most of us are back at work after the holidays, and we have a few solid weeks ahead before the Lunar New Year. Many of you will have given thought over the break to a potential job move in 2015, but will also be considering your upcoming year-end bonuses, due to be paid any time between February and April. So, how actively should you be searching now? What if the perfect opportunity presents itself, forcing you to consider walking away from a hard-earned bonus?
Career Coaching & Guidance
Standing out helps land a job
Internships with major companies are a powerful weapon in the race to find employment, writes Ben Kwok.
Career Coaching & Guidance
Do you add value?
Securing a job interview can often be very tough, so once an interview has been confirmed, there are some simple steps you should follow to maximise your chances of getting that all-important job offer, writes Walter Ellicott.
Career Coaching & Guidance
Adapt to advance
As the job market becomes more globalised and developing economies are increasingly targeted, more and more businesses in Hong Kong are looking for bilingual candidates with an international mindset, according to our 2013 Hays Asia Salary Guide, writes Marc Burrage.