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Fund Raiser 唔易做
新年與舊生茶聚，其中一位是兩年前讀PR ( 公共關係 ) 科的 Natalie，她現時為某NGO ( 屬志願團體 ) 當Fund Raising Executive；名片上沒有中文職稱……
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How to Shine During Your Next Business Meeting
Make sure you come out of the big meeting leaving the right impression by implementing these 7 essential tips. Visit CP Jobs for more.
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To hop or not? Majority of HK employees willing to commit to the longer-term
Knowing how long to stay with a single employer can be a difficult decision to make. Am I moving too soon or have I been here for too long? The answer will vary greatly depending on the stage of your career……
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It’s time Hongkongers shed their fear of failure and followed their dreams
Singapore’s 50th birthday prompted some Hongkongers to reflect on our own progress and prospects. In many ways, Singapore and Hong Kong are sister cities……
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Returning to work in Hong Kong after your first child? Take tips from Meiping Zhao of Freshfields
I returned to work after the birth of my first child with a strange mixture of feelings. On one hand, I felt a sense of calm, knowing exactly what to expect at the office……
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A Guide to Getting The Salary Raise You Deserve
There comes a time in everyone’s career where they feel they deserve more compensation. Asking for a salary increase may feel intimidating at first, but it’s not as scary as it may seem…..
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How to Pitch Your Boss For A Raise
When it comes to compensation, most employees in the workforce feel they are underpaid. It makes sense. After all, if you asked your friends and family how they feel about their salaries, it’s unlikely anyone would say they are overpaid for what they do for a living. There are measures you can take to change your financial situation at work and some are more obvious than others.
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5 Steps to advance your career in the Year of the Sheep
During the Chinese New Year, many people spend the time leading up to the festivities cleaning their houses to banish old qi and make room for the new. This can also be a time to clean up your work habits and make changes that can help advance your career in the new year. Perhaps you are hoping for a raise or promotion. Or maybe you are even thinking of seeking another job for an all-together new career. Here are five ways to prepare yourself for working toward a major career goal in the year of the sheep.
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8 Things to avoid when asking for a raise
Asking your manager for a raise is a delicate process. It is a stressful and often awkward experience. You need to enter your boss’s office armed with research and proof of your worth to support your request. The problem with asking for a raise is that there are only a few ways it could go right, but so many ways it could go wrong and potentially harm your career if you say or do something inappropriate. If you’re not careful with how you approach your employer, you risk humiliating yourself, pointing out your flaws instead of your strengths.
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Biomedical Engineering – from Vision to Reality
Biomedical Engineering is one of the fastest growing engineering disciplines today in the world. The Biomedical Division of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE-BMD) was established in 1989, with the biomedical discipline also formed in 2005. This young engineering discipline in Hong Kong is expected to bring bright prospects in medical innovations to the local society, addressing the needs due to increasing health consciousness, raising elderly population and lacking of medical professionals.
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Easy exercises for stiff neck relief
Is your stiff neck and shoulders disturbing your daily routine? Do you sometimes find the tightness unbearable and affecting other parts of the body?
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About The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors 香港測量師學會
Established in 1984, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) is the only surveying professional body incorporated by ordinance in Hong Kong. As of 1 August 2014, the number of members reached 8927, of which 6049 were corporate members, 66 were associate members and 2812 were probationers and students. HKIS work includes setting standards for professional services and performance, establishing codes of ethics, determining requirements for admission as professional surveyors, and encouraging members to upgrade skills through continuing professional development.