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Understanding Different English-Language Accents
Career Coaching & Guidance

Understanding Different English-Language Accents

In today’s globalising world, workplace diversity has become a much sought after characteristic for any company. Colleagues from across the globe can challenge our intellect……

韓美少女眼中的港男
Advice Columnist

韓美少女眼中的港男

若然問香港男士如果要與其他國籍女生拍拖，他們心目中絕大部分的答案離不開日、韓或台灣，而近年韓國女生更成為首選。…

Making the Most Out of Your Internship
Career Path Planning

Making the Most Out of Your Internship

Being the Recruitment Director at the Mountbatten Institute for the past four years, I’ve seen my fair share of interns come and go through our one year traineeship programmes. Here’s my contribution to what I’ve observed from our more successful trainees.

大廚食譜教你輕鬆煮DIY健康帶飯午餐
Advice Columnist

大廚食譜教你輕鬆煮DIY健康帶飯午餐

不少上班族習慣「帶飯」，自備午餐飯盒，希望食得健康一點。有見及此，我們邀請了幾位料理達人提供一些健康易整的午餐食譜，讓大家食出新鮮感。   鮮味之選(梁宏基) 大蝦軟包 材料及份量︰ •大蝦 ( 200克 )•熱狗包 ( 1個 )•火箭菜 ( 15克 )•青瓜 ( 10克 )•芒果 ( 半個 ) 醬汁材料︰ •茄汁 ( 50克 )•白蘭地 ( 5毫升 )•喼汁 ( 少許 )•蛋黃醬 ( 100克 )•刁草 ( 20克 ) 步驟︰ 將大蝦白灼後冷凍，然後切成細粒。將所有醬汁材料拌勻，加入切碎了的刁草再拌勻。把熱狗包一分為二，放入蝦肉、火箭菜、青瓜和芒果，以及醬汁。 容易度：

5個簡單Tips 成為至Like同事
Advice Columnist

5個簡單Tips 成為至Like同事

相信沒有人會否認，良好的人際關係是職場成功的關鍵，不過辦公室內各人性格迥異，要贏得眾人歡心，成為備受歡迎的人物，實在談何容易！Robert Half香港區執行總裁Pallavi Anand及香港專業教育學院工商管理系高級講師暨人力資源管理學高級文憑課程主任胡秀珊就列出以下數項原則，教大家如何拿捏箇中技巧，人見人Like。

8 Tips to Get the Company Bonus You Deserved
How to Get Promoted

8 Tips to Get the Company Bonus You Deserved

Every good employee reaches a point where they need to ask their manager for a well-deserved year-end bonus. Whether it’s annually, or every few years, asking for a bonus can be a dreaded occasion. Employers will not always freely give out bonuses for a variety of reasons. An employee who knows their worth and knows they are due for a bonus needs to muster up the courage to speak to their boss and make a strong case for why they deserve to receive a bonus. There are tips that will help the process go smoothly and have you smiling all the way to the bank.

8 Ways to boost employee morale and productivity with office design
Productivity Tips

8 Ways to boost employee morale and productivity with office design

We all know that a clean, clutter-free office space can improve productivity and even boost employee morale for companies. Unfortunately, in reality, poor office design still seems to be common practice. While many businesses just simply aren’t aware of the benefits behind redesigning office spaces, others feel the cost of such an undertaking can be better used on other operational matters.

4 Tips to get ahead
How to Get Promoted

4 Tips to get ahead

Career promotion is a result of aptitude, ambition and consistent effort over time. With smart preparation, the right attitude and a good support network, you will be in a strong position to take that next step. 1. Speak to your manager Those who get results get ahead, so remind your boss of everything you do that adds real value. Discuss your ambitions with your manager to help them understand your goals so they can help you reach them. Show initiative by asking them how you can take on more responsibility within or outside your own team in order to broaden your experience.

3 Quick tips for acing a job interview
Job Search in Hong Kong

3 Quick tips for acing a job interview

Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, job interviews can be daunting. A careless or inappropriate comment could cost you the opportunity. Andrew Morris, Managing Director, Greater China, Robert Half International, offers some useful guidance on what not to say to a hiring manager during an interview.