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About The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
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About The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

The Engineering Society of Hong Kong was founded in 1947 with the aim of bringing together engineers of different Disciplines for their common good. The Society flourished and as a result the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (the HKIE), was incorporated under the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Ordinance, Chapter 1105 of the Laws of Hong Kong in 1975. Adapting to the needs of engineers in Hong Kong, the Institution continues to develop and expand.

Talk up your salary
Career Coaching & Guidance

Talk up your salary

Jobseekers with Cantonese, English and Mandarin language skills are at a distinct advantage in the growing Hong Kong economy.

Forward-looking analysis
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Forward-looking analysis

Hong Kong CPAs with financial controller experience can expect to be in demand. Chris Choi, an Institute member, is part of an emerging “flying squad” of financial controllers who parachute into new or distressed companies at the request of private equity firms, risk consultancies and others in need of sound advice.

Risk jobs ride high
Career Coaching & Guidance

Risk jobs ride high

In the first half of 2013, we saw an increase in the number of new hires at associate to vice-president level for compliance and credit risk roles, says Kirstin MacLaren.

A switch from engineering
Career Coaching & Guidance

A switch from engineering

I’ve been working overseas in the field of civil engineering for 10 years and I can hardly find a job in Hong Kong that is fairly paid. What is the possibility of a career change?

Preparing for salary review
Career Coaching & Guidance

Preparing for salary review

Almost a quarter of Hong Kong’s workforce can expect a salary increase above 6 per cent this year, according to our 2012 Hays Salary …

Professionals play crucial role
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Professionals play crucial role

It may lack the glitz associated with being a barrister or solicitor, but the job of a paralegal is …