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.
If you’re stepping up into your first management or leadership position, you might find it intimidating at first……..
As a fairly successful working professional, it’s likely occurred to you that it may be time to take on a leadership role. As you look ahead to your professional future, it’s worth asking yourself whether you have a true desire to lead others, and if so, how do you prepare for that responsibility?
A recent trip to Shenzhen opened my eyes to the new leadership challenges that China’s globalising companies are facing …….
From the Brexit vote in the UK to the rise of isolationist and nationalist movements in many other countries……
Whatever your current leadership skill level may be, there is always room for improvement and with these essential tips for better leadership, you can be well on your way towards the C-suite in the near future.
While you can’t avoid all hiring mistakes, there are warning signs to be on the lookout for when reviewing resumes and conducting interviews. Poor spelling and grammar on resumes are common deal breakers, but here are other red flags to watch out for hiring.
By the time an employee hands in a resignation letter, it’s often too late to reverse the decision…….
Most university students are not enthusiastic about their internship opportunities. Before you decide to pass on that internship, consider the downsides for turning one down first and then really think if it’s the best decision for you and your future goals…
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.
It’s incredible that email is now the main channel of communication in the workplace, yet so many people still seem to commonly commit email errors such as replying to all unnecessarily or sending emails to the wrong recipient….
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.