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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 Coaching & Guidance

Rising mainland prices and competition from South East Asia mean Hong Kong remains the region’s sourcing hub

Does sourcing have a future in Hong Kong? This is a question frequently asked by people in the industry, from junior merchandisers to managing directors. After all, the competitiveness of factories in southern China has been eroded by increased costs, an appreciating renminbi and fierce competition from South East Asia. Job seekers are worried about the future of the industry in Hong Kong and managing directors face difficult choices when determining where they should establish their regional hub.

Career Coaching & Guidance

Revamping your resume can help you to get ahead of the competition

If you are looking for a job, you probably know how much competition you are up against. In many industries today, the job market is competitive, with a large supply of good talent but a limited number of positions available, especially at the more senior levels.

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求Fit再作戰悟出人生道理

上天安排我們遇見不同的人、接觸不同的事。就是一個簡單的決定，你可能因此而得到或錯過很多東西。

Career Coaching & Guidance

Wanted: Maths whizzes with an eye for the big picture to join the data revolution

In the past few years we’ve produced more data than in the whole of human history. The volume and dynamic nature of the data is changing not only how we live our lives, but how we do our jobs. Why does this data explosion matter to you? Data can reveal patterns and regularities that allow us to predict anything from what people want to buy, to what creates customer loyalty, where crimes are most likely to occur, to your possible future healthcare needs. All industries can benefit from the potential insights big data can reveal.

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Career Coaching & Guidance

Family firms need a common vision to survive across the generations

More than two thirds of the companies listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange are predominantly family owned – as are thousands of small and medium enterprises.

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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兼職歌手：娛人娛己乘時而起

在香港，卡拉OK長做長有，喜歡唱歌的人多不勝數，自認夠水準的「唱家班」更會透過比賽娛人娛己，而這種獻技風氣造就愈來愈多兼職歌手乘時而起，加入民間樂壇繼續「發聲」，用興趣增加收入，當中三人組合ERA就是近年崛起的好例子。

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How to Pitch Your Boss For A Raise

When it comes to compensation, most employees in the workforce feel they are underpaid. It makes sense. After all, if you asked your friends and family how they feel about their salaries, it’s unlikely anyone would say they are overpaid for what they do for a living. There are measures you can take to change your financial situation at work and some are more obvious than others.

Career Path Planning

Top 10 Highest-Paying Industries For Entry Level Employees

As more and more young adults begin their higher education pursuits at university, the thought of their future career looms near. Everyone knows that being a university graduate is the first step to obtaining a better paying job and profession later in life, but how do you choose a career now? At this point in your life? Of course, the cost of attending a four-year institution can often come with a hefty price tag so many new university students also want to choose a profession that’s going to be a good return on their investment.

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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。