Job Search in Hong Kong
Getting your résumé right
Hong Kong is known for its fast-paced working culture, where things need to be done quickly. As a result, employers here spend less time reading CVs than the global average……
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Don’t blur lines between social media jargon and work speak
How do you view the sender of a work-related email who writes “TTYS” (talk to you soon) or “AFAIK"…
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奧巴馬變革 跑出靠食腦
用「智者」來形容Projector就最適合不過了。絕大部分的Projector天生就是引導者，喜愛不斷尋求答案。當別人被迷惑時，往往便急不及待走在最前，務求為別人解決疑難。
Career Coaching & Guidance
Outsource your CV
As recruiters, we review hundreds of CVs and cover letters every week. Some of them need work to effectively sell the…
Career Coaching & Guidance
The bonus question: What are you waiting for?
Most of us are back at work after the holidays, and we have a few solid weeks ahead before the Lunar New Year. Many of you will have given thought over the break to a potential job move in 2015, but will also be considering your upcoming year-end bonuses, due to be paid any time between February and April. So, how actively should you be searching now? What if the perfect opportunity presents itself, forcing you to consider walking away from a hard-earned bonus?
Job Search in Hong Kong
4 Things to do in Social Media that can help you to land a new job
Whether you’re a fresh graduate or in the early stages of your career, social media can play an important role in your …
Career Coaching & Guidance
You have five minutes to make a good first impression
An experienced recruiter or headhunter will know within the first five to 10 minutes of an interview whether a candidate is suitable. First impressions are very important in an interview, especially for senior positions. After all, companies expect their key executives to make a good first impression when meeting clients or promoting their services.
Career Coaching & Guidance
Boost your social media profile to stand out
In a recent online poll, Hays found that 48 per cent of Hongkongers update their CV frequently, but only 25 per cent…
Career Coaching & Guidance
Sell your success
Job candidates are regularly advised to “sell themselves” at interviews, but what does this mean in…
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Star at interviews
Preparation is the key to success in an interview. The better prepared you are, the more relaxed and comfortable you will be. Gather information about the company and try to relate your experience to the specific duties of the job opportunity available. Prepare questions about the position and the company. These can include:“Do you have a detailed job description?”; “Why is the position available?”; “What training and induction will be given?”; and “What prospects are there for professional development?”