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Negotiating a raise
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Negotiating a raise

It is important to be aware that how you approach a salary negotiation can determine the strength of your relationship with your manager in the future, writes Marc Burrage.

Intern to improve
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Intern to improve

Students at top universities around the world are advised by their careers teams to commit to internships as they progress through their academic studies, writes Kate Harper.

Jobs race ahead
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Jobs race ahead

Financial planning and analysis, pricing actuaries, retail leasing and business development are just four skills in demand as we welcome an active jobs market in 2014, writes Marc Burrage.

Contracting is cool
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Contracting is cool

It’s time for Hong Kong professionals to embrace contract or interim employment status, as most of them now seem to appreciate the positives of such flexible arrangements, writes Kate Harper.

Top bets this year
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Top bets this year

Working out which “big data” skills are needed and a better understanding of social media as a channel are just two of the top talent trends that will shape the recruitment landscape in the Year of the Horse, writes Marc Burrage.

Raise your profile
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Raise your profile

The utilisation of social media is becoming more and more important to network, research and plan your career, writes Kate Harper.

Fine times for jobs
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Fine times for jobs

With anti-money-laundering (AML) fines still being enforced at a high rate in Hong Kong, a wave of hiring is continuing across Asia as banks develop teams to investigate, manage and counter future fines, writes Kate Harper.

Learning to grow
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Learning to grow

If you want to appeal to employers, it is not just about offering the right skills, experience and cultural fit anymore, writes Marc Burrage.

Rule of tongues
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Rule of tongues

Speaking another language opens the door to understanding other cultures, writes Marc Burrage.

Filling the CFO job
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Filling the CFO job

The role of chief financial officer (CFO) has evolved in recent years and now involves being a business leader and decision maker who can provide insights into both future performance projections and strategic planning, writes Marc Burrage.