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Agile HR

We are living in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) Era, VUCA reflects the unpredictable and erratic forces of change that could affect organizations. Acquiring new skills, behaviors and approaches is necessary to manage facing the threats of VUCA, we need to recognize important assets that know how to deal with challenges coming withheld. A lot of business owners and CEOs have adopted the VUCA era, they have a better understanding of the challenging situations. These thought-provoking situations occur due to unavoidable external aspects that could be related to politics, society, economics, technology, and/or environmental factors.

Job Search in Hong Kong

How to speak positively about your weaknesses (Part 1)

So, you have finally located your ideal job, you have crafted a winning cover letter, fine-tuned your CV and landed the all-important interview. You have prepared diligently to showcase the mix of skills and experience which makes you the perfect candidate. Then, the interviewer hits you with the unexpected: ‘What is your greatest weakness?’. How do you answer this question and avoid making yourself look bad? Be honest

Career Path Planning

畢業生Grad Job應如何計劃發展路向？

不知不覺又到了六至八月的畢業季節，以往應屆畢業生在此時應有份十拿九穏的offer，但今年全球經濟放緩，各大公司相繼裁員、減薪等。面對此情此景，毫無經驗的社會新鮮人一定感到非常迷惘和苦惱。面對眼下嚴峻的挑戰到底要找跟自己本科有關的，還是開發新天地，考慮加入在學期間沒接觸過的行業呢？考慮投入學科以外行業的一群，內心定必擔心入錯行、搵錯工，到發現時又會否來得太遲等等。對於初入職場的新鮮人，畢業後第一份工當然萬分重要，但是，它對每個人的影響其實又有多深遠呢？傳統觀念：擴闊眼界　加入有規模的公司初出茅廬，加入一家國際企業、為自己的履歷展開亮麗開端，是很多畢業生的選擇。上一代的前輩大多數會在大企業打工，留上一段長時間；但是現代的年輕打工族一般不會在同一公司留太長時間，即使加入了有名的大公司，也希望能換轉到不同的部門吸收更廣的營運或商務經驗，所以永遠停留一處的人，實在是少之又少。

Advice Columnist

Impact of COVID-19 on Talent Strategies in Hong Kong

Survey Results for the Consumer Sector

Advice Columnist

The Top Skills a Cloud Architect Needs to Be Successful

Hong Kong was ranked second in the latest Cloud Readiness Index by the Asia Cloud Computing Association (ACCA), with IT professionals prioritizing investments in cloud computing and hybrid IT more than any other technology.

Workplace English

Seven tips for interview success (Part 1)

You have drafted a cover letter and sent off your resumé. The call or email came through; you’ve been shortlisted! The end is now in sight! But there’s still just one more hurdle to clear: the interview. And it’s in English! No one really enjoys interviews (if you’re one of the rare few, you wouldn’t be reading this article right now…). However, with these top tips in hand, you’ll be able to sail through it more smoothly than you might expect. Before interview day

Advice Columnist

【IT事務所】提升全民數碼知識以保持續競爭力

全球邁向數碼科技年代已是無容置疑的事實，一個地區若然想擁有持續競爭力，單憑傳統技能已經不足以應付，故此，近年不少科技先進的國家已經不斷透過培訓去提升國民數碼知識。根據2016年世界經濟論壇（World Economic Forum）提出的數碼智商Digital Quotient（DQ），當中其中一個涵蓋的領域是數碼知識與素養，意思是有能力尋找、閱讀、評估、整合、創造、改造與分享訊息、媒體及科技。要達到這一點，便需要確保國民的數碼知識逹到一定水平，並且需要持續更新相關的知識。

HR Career Success

What makes a good manager?

For many Hong Kong professionals, aspiring to a management role is a key career goal. Elaine Lam – Managing Director, Robert Half Hong Kong, discusses the characteristics that define an effective manager.

Workplace English

How to write a cover letter (Part 2)

Last week, we looked at the purpose of a cover letter and how to structure the first two paragraphs, covering an opening statement and a description of relevant studies and work experience. Let’s look at how to finish the draft you wrote last week. 3. A description of the important personal qualities that you would bring to the job. Emphasise why you are the best candidate for the job.

Workplace English

How to write a cover letter (Part 1)

Applying for a job can be a daunting task. There is so much to do — finding the right role to apply for, updating your CV, going to an interview — all of these are important steps that must be done well. Writing a cover letter can therefore sometimes seem less important when faced with other important tasks. But a good covering letter can make the difference between rejection and progressing to an interview. Let’s look at how to tackle this all-important piece of work. What is the purpose of a cover letter?

Workplace English

Customising/tailoring your CV for the right job (Part 2)

Last week we talked about the importance of simplicity, clarity and accuracy, as well as the basics of how to organise your CV. We also mentioned the importance of clearly displaying your contact details at the top of the first page. How do I shape my CV to the job?

Workplace English

Customising/tailoring your CV for the right job (Part 1)

With any CV, you can be sure that it will be looked at both quickly and critically. Simplicity, clarity and accuracy are the keys to getting through the first door — but what is that first door? Employers do not have time to spend hours looking at every CV. Those first few seconds are crucial. What’s more, the first glance at your CV will be to see if you, the candidate, meet the essential requirements. If you do not demonstrate that you meet them or if your information is unclear, your CV will head straight to the recycling bin.