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Don’t make hash of it
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Don’t make hash of it

If you are feeling frustrated or bored at work, the last thing you should do is vent your feelings on social media, writes Marc Burrage.

Tell your story well
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Tell your story well

When preparing for an interview, most people go over education, work achievements, projects they have run, successes they have had, and challenges they have faced and overcome, writes Nick Wheatley.

Top tips for success
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Top tips for success

If you feel your current role holds few prospects for promotion, rather than just waiting for something to happen, take ownership of your personal development to fast track your career, writes Marc Burrage.

Job market hots up
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Job market hots up

Financial planners and analysts, senior architects, structural engineers, and actuaries are just four types of professionals in demand as Hong Kong’s economy gathers momentum, writes Marc Burrage.

Face up to errors
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Face up to errors

Honesty is the best policy when it comes to presenting your work history, writes Nick Wheatley.

Pay info is power
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Pay info is power

Salary negotiations – often the final stage of the interview process – can also be one of the most uncomfortable, writes Katharine de Vaal.

Turn of the temps
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Turn of the temps

More businesses in Hong Kong are turning to contract and temporary workers, as they allow employers to fill a short-term staffing need or provide assistance for special projects without the commitment of a permanent hire, writes Marc Burrage.

Standing out helps land a job
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Standing out helps land a job

Internships with major companies are a powerful weapon in the race to find employment, writes Ben Kwok.

A cool head is vital
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A cool head is vital

They say that patience is a virtue. If you’re embarking on the hunt for a new job in this market then you would be wise to heed these words, writes Katharine de Vaal.

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.