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Temp jobs, lasting benefits
Every employer must think about whether they are using temporary assignments effectively in their workforce, writes Marc Burrage.
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Accrue experience to land finance position
How can I get into the corporate finance field? I graduated from university last year with a degree in politics and economics and worked as a management trainee in a public organisation for a year.
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Guiding your goal-setting
Establishing ambitious, yet attainable, goals is essential for long-term career planning, though it can be difficult to strike a balance between the two, writes Marc Burrage.
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Navigating the career map
This week, we look at how to create a career “map” that will help you plan out your career in the long term, writes Marc Burrage.
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Loyalty has financial merits
Job-hopping for pay may offer a short-term gain, but it can be detrimental to your career in the long term and even have a negative impact on your personal brand in the jobs market, writes Marc Burrage.
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Take time to decide the path you wish to travel
After I graduated from university, I worked for a boutique market research firm for a year. I am now thinking of switching to an industry that is more professional and more promising.
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How to find staff who fit in
This week, we continue to look at strategies companies can use to ensure they employ ethically sound …
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Bosses focusing on ethics
Employers in Hong Kong now view a candidate’s ethical behaviour as a non-negotiable when they …
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Sound advice can help you decide your future
Contemplating a complete career change? Mark Enticott, the latest panellist to join the Classified Post’s team of Career Doctors, can help you make the change as he shares his personal experience in …
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Foreigners seeking HK jobs need unique skills
I’m an Indian who can only speak English and Hindi. For the past 10 years, I have been living in Australia and …
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Local recognition vital for civil engineer jobs
Are there any civil engineering jobs in Hong Kong? I’m looking for a civil engineer position in the city. I have lived in the US for …
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Should I go after a ‘crossover’ qualification?
I’m a chartered civil engineer working in the construction industry where there are a lot of opportunities …