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婚禮統籌師 Sell橋講新意
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婚禮統籌師 Sell橋講新意

婚姻大事，從古至今，都是人生舞台上的一大盛事，如果當事人希望婚禮當日做到賓主盡歡，成為日後親戚、朋友之間的傳頌佳話，事前準備工夫就必須鉅細無遺，倘若不能事事親躬，萬全之策當然是由婚禮統籌師來主持大局。     受訪者: Olivia

強人普京的秘密
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強人普京的秘密

「王者」Manifestor，是很多學習Human Design (簡稱HD )的同學馬上能夠認同的類別。他們亦是唯一可以免卻等待，能夠直接發動獨有的拓展或創造能量……

A Step-By-Step guide to getting hired
Job Search in Hong Kong

A Step-By-Step guide to getting hired

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

How to get hired with an NGO
Industry Stories

How to get hired with an NGO

Many people, especially globally-conscious milennials, are now finding themselves attracted more and more to jobs in non-governmental organisations (NGOs). They are looking for a satisfying career that offers the chance to make a difference in the world and rewards more than just a paycheck. They find the work in helping to make people’s lives better fulfilling and worthwhile, something they may prefer over a higher wage in some cases.

護眼貼士 上班族要知
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護眼貼士 上班族要知

無論見工面試、與客戶見面，甚至跟上司開會，彼此見面的第一個接觸點就是眼睛。雙眼有冇神，好影響對方對你的第一印象。可是，大部分上班一族都要長期望著電腦，收工後又會玩玩手機，使眼睛容易疲勞。最常見的為眼睛乾澀，現紅筋，視野不清。所謂眼睛是靈魂之窗，因此要好好保護，今次以中醫的角度談談護眼之道。   護眼先護肝 在五臟六腑中，肝和眼睛最為密切。肝的經絡經過眼睛，在人體經絡循環時會把肝血送到眼睛，使眼睛得到滋養，因此肝臟的健康與否會直接影響眼睛。在臨牀治療眼部疾病時，我們多以補肝陰為多。   不要給眼睛加班 充足的睡眠時間和休息也是保養眼睛的重要一環。當我們運用眼睛時，血液便會不斷供應到眼部，當我們睡眠休息時，供應到眼部的血液也會相應減少。因此當我們加班，或是在應該睡眠的時間還繼續用眼，眼部的血液循環則會增多，當久而久之，其靜脈回流不暢通時，則會開始在下眼袋形成色素，即是黑眼圈，由於要減退黑眼圈在治療上不是容易的，因此預防是更加重要。   •當長期集中用眼後，要有適當的休息，例如閉目養神。

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.

5 Steps to advance your career in the Year of the Sheep
How to Get Promoted

5 Steps to advance your career in the Year of the Sheep

During the Chinese New Year, many people spend the time leading up to the festivities cleaning their houses to banish old qi and make room for the new. This can also be a time to clean up your work habits and make changes that can help advance your career in the new year. Perhaps you are hoping for a raise or promotion. Or maybe you are even thinking of seeking another job for an all-together new career. Here are five ways to prepare yourself for working toward a major career goal in the year of the sheep.

8 Things to avoid when asking for a raise
How to Get Promoted

8 Things to avoid when asking for a raise

Asking your manager for a raise is a delicate process. It is a stressful and often awkward experience. You need to enter your boss’s office armed with research and proof of your worth to support your request. The problem with asking for a raise is that there are only a few ways it could go right, but so many ways it could go wrong and potentially harm your career if you say or do something inappropriate. If you’re not careful with how you approach your employer, you risk humiliating yourself, pointing out your flaws instead of your strengths.