Career advice
Curated writing from operators, recruiters, and HR leaders — written for people building real careers in HK.
Finding employment has been especially tough for a handful of years now. Already a nerve-wracking situation, the job search has become a paralysing experience for many and can even leave you feeling dejected and without hope. Never fear, this step-by-step guide to getting hired will ease your worries and set you in a solid direction for success. Step 1
Most teams or departments in Hong Kong are likely to comprise of four different generations: traditionalists, baby…
Whether it’s nail biting or skipping breakfast, most people are aware of their bad habits in their personal lives……
Most people don’t like change and switching jobs ranks as one of the most stressful experiences we can have. We often avoid making job or career changes until it becomes painfully clear…
We all wish for the perfect job, the perfect paycheck, the perfect employer. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world. While we strive for happiness in all three categories…
If you are looking to advance your career, a mentor can help you to develop a sharper focus on what is needed to grow…
Following an unsuccessful interview, one of the most frustrating, and unfortunately all-too-common, occurrences is that of not receiving any feedback. The importance of post-interview feedback should not be underestimated.
Charismatic executives are not just born, they are made. If you have recently been promoted and are now leading a team, you have the chance to transform yourself from a competent manager into a true leader. But it’s all too easy for leaders to slip unconsciously into poor behaviour without realising it.
Knowing why you weren’t chosen is vital for future interviews, writes Nick Wheatley.
They say that patience is a virtue. If you’re embarking on the hunt for a new job in this market then you would be wise to heed these words, writes Katharine de Vaal.
Receiving and analysing feedback is probably the best way for someone to improve performance and strengthen…
The right job can transform a person’s life and the right person can transform a business, writes Marc Burrage.