Career advice
Curated writing from operators, recruiters, and HR leaders — written for people building real careers in HK.
Anyone who has looked for a new job knows that the first step to getting your foot in the door is a great resume that stands out and makes an employer want to call you for an interview. In order to begin with a great resume, there are several mistakes you want to be sure to avoid. Below are the top examples of unprofessional mistakes commonly made on resumes that you should be aware of.
Moving to a foreign country is a great way to propel your career forward and, according to a recent survey by PwC…….
The “Internet of Things” (IoT) is creating a range of new opportunities for IT professionals and is one of the hottest topics in IT today……..
In the last six months, I’ve encountered roughly two unemployed Generation X executives every month who wanted to take a break……
Let’s face it. If any of your employees win the lottery, they would stop coming to work. Most people prefer (and daydream about) never having to work another day of their lives. And yet, most people will not win the lottery, and will be clocking in day after day looking for you, their manager, to make life tolerable. Good news, however, as there are actually some research-backed ways that managers can help get employees to stop hating work.
Whilst career planning is an important tool for reaching your goals, mobility is now more acceptable than……
Striking a balance between work and personal life isn’t easy, but it’s extremely important to most people. According to the “2016 Hays Asia Salary Guide”, work-life balance…….
Cover letters can be challenging. There are plenty of advice and warnings about what to avoid in your resume, but the cover letter tends to be overlooked. Writing a cover letter is an ideal way for a potential employee to show off their talents and personality so it’s important to make the most of this opportunity. It should be professional, but still allow some of your unique qualities to shine. The worst thing a potential employee can do is sound like a robot, and there are cliche phrases that make employers cringe.
Resume writing and updating is often one of the more dreaded and stressful aspects of job hunting. This article shows the seven worst commonly used phrases in resume and what you should include instead.
Blink and you won’t miss it — the rising demand for digital expertise in Hong Kong will not plateau any time soon……..
Are you a seasoned senior executive, and yet struggle to find suitable work in Hong Kong?
Regardless of whether you have a degree, a double degree or an apprenticeship, jobseekers need a solid foundation to enter the workforce…….