Career advice
Curated writing from operators, recruiters, and HR leaders — written for people building real careers in HK.
My career path has had many twists and turns. I graduated from Cornell University with a degree in industrial and labour relations, but at the time there were very few related job opportunities.
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.
While the internet has created great networking opportunities for businesses and individuals, the value of face-to-face communication should not be forgotten, writes Marc Burrage.
I am 22 and recently completed a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Northumbria in the UK. Before that I worked as an IT administrator in Hong Kong for …
I want to develop a career in operations and strategy consulting that’s related to the financial industry, and want to know what’s the next best step forward.
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.
I am 43 years old with a Master of Engineering – Mechanical degree and over 20 years of research and development …
Many jobseekers are failing to stand out and do themselves justice in today’s market, where jobs are up, but so are the numbers of applicants, writes Marc Burrage.
I completed my chartered accountancy and company secretary courses in India with merit. I have around three years of …
I need to deliver a presentation at my company’s upcoming annual regional meeting but I’m not, and never have been, a good public speaker. How can I improve my public-speaking skills? …
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.
This week, we continue to look at how employers can benefit from effectively using temporary assignments in their workforce, writes Marc Burrage.