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.
Like most people, when I left university, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do, writes Richard Letcher.
Last week, we looked at some of the reasons why the value of face-to-face communication should not be forgotten. This week, we will continue by looking at five ways employees and employers can improving their networking, 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 …
After graduating from university with a marketing degree, I found a job as a quality technician in the food sector.
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.
Last week, we touched on why it’s so important to have a positive personal brand – it’s a great way to get noticed and get ahead in a competitive job market, writes Marc Burrage.
I’ve just turned 27 and I am thinking about a career change. Half of my life was spent in Canada, where I graduated with a BA in Recreation, Sports and Tourism in 2009. Recently, I’ve been working as a part-time tutor at a …
I’m a 27-year-old hotel management graduate who has been working in hospitality for four years. I’m looking for a career change as I’m no longer interested in working in …
Having a positive personal brand has always been a good idea and is a way to get ahead in a competitive job market, writes Marc Burrage.