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How to speak positively about your weaknesses (Part 1)
Job Search in Hong Kong

How to speak positively about your weaknesses (Part 1)

So, you have finally located your ideal job, you have crafted a winning cover letter, fine-tuned your CV and landed the all-important interview. You have prepared diligently to showcase the mix of skills and experience which makes you the perfect candidate. Then, the interviewer hits you with the unexpected: ‘What is your greatest weakness?’. How do you answer this question and avoid making yourself look bad? Be honest

Seven tips for interview success (Part 2)
Workplace English

Seven tips for interview success (Part 2)

In part 1 last week, we looked at what to do before interview day to help you answer questions better  (preparation, research, prediction and practice). Today we give you further advice for the interview day itself and how to look back on it after it’s done. On interview day Calm your nerves

What makes a good manager?
HR Career Success

What makes a good manager?

For many Hong Kong professionals, aspiring to a management role is a key career goal. Elaine Lam – Managing Director, Robert Half Hong Kong, discusses the characteristics that define an effective manager.

Top tips for getting a first-rate performance review (Part 2)
Workplace English

Top tips for getting a first-rate performance review (Part 2)

In Part 1 last week, we looked at some ways to help prepare for and write up your performance review. This week we will focus on what to say in the meeting and what to do beforehand.A conversation with your boss about your performance doesn’t have to induce panic. Hopefully, the preparation you’ve done has boosted your confidence and reminded you of your accomplishments.  Before you head into that meeting, make sure to do the following. Make notesThis can help you stay on message and identify what you want to focus on.

Maxim’s new approach to revamp recruitment strategy
HR Career Success

Maxim’s new approach to revamp recruitment strategy

Bocco Chen, senior manager of talent acquisition, Maxim’s Hong Kong discussed with cpjobs.com how revamp recruitment strategy will better deal with a new generation of talent. What differentiates Maxim’s as an employer?

AI looks set to be a game changer for HR
HR Career Success

AI looks set to be a game changer for HR

There is no dubt that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is going to be a disruption for any industry. The question is how big a disruption will it be and whether disruptive innovation is what will bring about positive change. For Hong Kong’s recruitment industry, the answer remains to be seen, but observers believe that the industry is on the edge of a fundamental change and a major disruption even though it has been slow on the uptake.

5 Rules for Managing Talent
Advice Columnist

5 Rules for Managing Talent

In order to keep your employees loyal and happy for the long haul and avoid quick turnover, here are some rules for managing talent……

12 Proven Strategies to increase Job Satisfaction
Productivity Tips

12 Proven Strategies to increase Job Satisfaction

Making your employees more satisfied with their work is surprisingly easy to do if you genuinely care about their well-being. There are 12 simple, proven things that you can do……

How to Get Honest Feedback from Your Employees
Advice Columnist

How to Get Honest Feedback from Your Employees

Giving and receiving feedback is a crucial element in running a successful business. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how or wants to be honest and forthright with their opinions…