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Taking on extra tasks at work can be tough, but it can also add value to your CV

If your boss asks you to take on an extra task that isn’t part of your job description, you can view it in one of two ways: as an opportunity to learn a new skill and gain valuable practical experience, or with exasperation that you are now taking on extra work. Unfortunately there are many people who take the later approach – they may not express it openly but it is evident in the way they complete tasks or their attitude at work. Instead why not embrace the opportunity and see it as your chance to add not only extra skills but valuable experience to your CV?

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.

Career Coaching & Guidance

Window shopping for work: Why it’s not the best way to advance your career

In the world of recruitment a ‘passive’ jobseeker is someone who may be interested in a suitable job if it comes their way, but who is not actively looking for their next role. These passive jobseekers scan job boards from time to time and ask to receive updates from recruiters. They like to know who is hiring and what skills employers currently value. But they are not actively searching or applying for jobs themselves.

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壞女孩教你寫CV

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Career Coaching & Guidance

How to sell temp roles on your CV

Most jobseekers are aware that staying in jobs for less than two years can be harmful to your career in the long term…

Job Search in Hong Kong

What to include in your job application

You have seen the job you want and you are keen to make a good first impression with your application to secure an interview. So what are the key points you should cover? A good place to start is to write a great cover letter talking about what you would bring to the company, role and opportunity. Link your skills and work experience to why you are suitable for the job by including a few achievements from your last two roles that show how you added value to the organisations.

Job Search in Hong Kong

Prepare your stories before the interview

Hiring managers want to hear your story. They know past behaviour predicts future performance, so they ask for specific examples of times when you navigated office politics or delivered measurable results. The technique is called a behavioural job interview, and you know it is coming when you hear the prompt: “Tell me about a time when you … ” The next phrase can be almost anything: assumed a leadership role, saved your company money, disagreed with a boss, juggled multiple tasks or overcame an obstacle.

Job Search in Hong Kong

Practical guides for a Hong Kong career

Search result for "cv"

Taking on extra tasks at work can be tough, but it can also add value to your CV

Making the Most Out of Your Internship

Window shopping for work: Why it’s not the best way to advance your career

壞女孩教你寫CV

How to sell temp roles on your CV

What to include in your job application

Prepare your stories before the interview

Getting your résumé right

Don’t blur lines between social media jargon and work speak

Outsource your CV

Boost your social media profile to stand out

Sell your success