Career advice
Curated writing from operators, recruiters, and HR leaders — written for people building real careers in HK.
As consumers, it isn’t hard to recall times when we were let down by a service or a business. In fact, at one time or another, we’ve all probably promised to “never again” buy from a company after a particularly frustrating experience, and complained to our family, friends or colleagues about it.
No one ever said being a manager was easy. As a manager, it’s your responsibility to maintain and direct a certain level of professionalism, respect, and collaboration with your team members. If you find yourself facing the task of managing difficult employees, here are some ways to help you make the work relationship as successful as possible.
You may be able to keep interactions with annoying or lazy colleagues to a minimum while in the workplace, what options do you have when the offender is a manipulative boss? Your human resources representative may be a helpful resource, but many professionals avoid coming forward with their concerns out of fear of retaliation. If you cannot have someone at your company intervene on your behalf, here are some ways you can cope with your current situation.
There are a few simple guidelines to write a great resignation letter, and it can impact the impression you leave behind…
Hiring the right people for your company is a tough task to begin with, and once you’ve managed that, you’ve got to ensure your best talent thrives and grows…
More and more people are working extreme hours, especially in Hong Kong……
With so many emails bouncing around, it’s often easy to forget the guidelines of proper email etiquette, especially as its use continue to evolve.
While sometimes it may seem as though a promotion will never happen, you can ensure that you set yourself up for professional success. With careful strategising and intentional actions, the promotion you want can be within reach. Before making demands with your boss, clearly identify your goal and make preparations early on to make your ideal position an easy win. Consider the following questions and gather strong responses before you talk to your boss.
Work relationships are one of the hardest types of human interactions to master, and no relationship is more fraught with stress than with your boss…
Are you good at dealing with office politics? Catch our 5 tips to get your trump to win the house of cards here…
Have you planned your targets in this year? It’s wise to have a clear roadmap to create a year that you will be proud of!
Are you ready for the interview right now? Make sure you are well- prepared before you leave. Take the last tour with our top recruiters’ advices before you knock the manager’s door…