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【職場航行日誌】多句觸發打工仔怒火嘅話
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【職場航行日誌】多句觸發打工仔怒火嘅話

面書開始被一句句令唔同行業打工仔極速噴火既說話橫掃，多到可以集結出版一本金句書！我地呢班打工仔，除左做唔完嘅Paper work，覆唔完嘅Email同埋應對唔切Client嘅Request外，仲要聽盡上司諷刺入骨嘅說話，咁就當然會爆發無窮怨氣和淚水湧現。

Rising mainland prices and competition from South East Asia mean Hong Kong remains the region’s sourcing hub
Career Coaching & Guidance

Rising mainland prices and competition from South East Asia mean Hong Kong remains the region’s sourcing hub

Does sourcing have a future in Hong Kong? This is a question frequently asked by people in the industry, from junior merchandisers to managing directors. After all, the competitiveness of factories in southern China has been eroded by increased costs, an appreciating renminbi and fierce competition from South East Asia. Job seekers are worried about the future of the industry in Hong Kong and managing directors face difficult choices when determining where they should establish their regional hub.

How to leave your job like a professional
Career Coaching & Guidance

How to leave your job like a professional

Whether you are terminated, downsized or leave on your own accord, there are many ways to ensure a graceful exit and to employ proper protocol when leaving. The measures below will keep your reputation intact and help you chart a polished and professional exit strategy. Be honest about why you are leaving. If you need a change, a more positive work environment, an increase in salary or you simply need a new career challenge, be honest about it. You can also offer feedback on ways to enhance working conditions at an exit interview.

Congratulations On Your Humanities Degree. Now What?
Career Path Planning

Congratulations On Your Humanities Degree. Now What?

Well, you’ve worked hard for the last several years and you made it through university. Those years of getting yourself out of bed and into class, completing assignments, participating in class discussions, studying for hours on end, and pulling at least a few all-nighters have finally awarded you with a degree. In humanities. Now it’s time to work even harder to find a job. Some graduates may leave campus with lucrative job offers in hand, but unfortunately, many who leave with a humanities degree do not.

You have five minutes to make a good first impression
Career Coaching & Guidance

You have five minutes to make a good first impression

An experienced recruiter or headhunter will know within the first five to 10 minutes of an interview whether a candidate is suitable. First impressions are very important in an interview, especially for senior positions. After all, companies expect their key executives to make a good first impression when meeting clients or promoting their services.