Career advice
Curated writing from operators, recruiters, and HR leaders — written for people building real careers in HK.
As a student, essay writing can often feel like a daunting task, and it’s not uncommon to experience writer’s block. Whether you’re staring at a blank page, struggling to formulate coherent thoughts, or simply feeling overwhelmed, writer’s block can make essay writing feel impossible. However, there are various strategies you can implement to overcome these […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming various aspects of our society, from healthcare to entertainment. However, this rapid advancement often leads to questions and concerns: “Will AI take over the world?” On that subject, today’s article aims to debunk common myths and provide a balanced view of AI’s potential impacts on our lives. Learn more […]
For the past two decades, Hong Kong has lagged behind several Asian cities when it comes to innovation and technology. Cities like Singapore, Shenzhen, and Beijing have become centres of technology and innovation while Hong Kong has stayed aloof. In the past few years though, this has started changing rapidly. In fact, the government has […]
In today’s digital age, machine learning drives many technological advancements, from personalized recommendations on streaming services to predictive analytics in finance and healthcare. But what exactly is machine learning, and how does machine learning work?
在搵工過程中，最折磨打工仔的是什麼？第一：等HR聯絡自己見工；第二：「返屋企等消息」。兩者都需要經過漫長的等待，就算如何準備充足，結果都是無法控制。等消息期間電話響起，卻是問你有無「借錢的需要」，「不斷」F5電子郵箱卻是一堆優惠速遞，無奈。
For most people, it does not matter how long you study or how many practice questions you do, you will still have a feeling in the back of your mind that you are not quite ready to sit the upcoming exam. Here are some ways to boost your confidence and exam preparedness.
You have just sat one of your CIMA exams. A wave of relief washes over you — or at least until the results arrive. But what do your exam results mean? That depends on whether you’ve just completed an Objective Test or Case Study exam. Read on to understand what your marks mean and how you can make the most of them.
喺職場，面對從未見過、溝通過嘅客或者partner，慣常都會用email打個招呼先。而對住同事，雖然大部份時間會用WhatsApp／Signal溝通，但最尾大家都會講句：「我email recap返吖。」／「我by email再confirm你吖！」。無他嘅，一來咁做會正式啲，二來驚大家唔認數（miss咗message睇唔到）！撰寫商業電郵（business email）喺日常工作當中基本上走唔甩，而你寫嘅每一個字，都會影響你畀其他人嘅印象，所以email嘅寫作技巧就顯得非常重要。
It can be disheartening to miss out on an exam at the first attempt. However, I can tell you that for the vast majority this is only a minor delay on the road to achieving your career goals. Persevering with your studies despite setbacks shows a degree of resilience — a characteristic in high demand by employers. I’ve put together some tips to provide targeted advice for those of you retaking your CIMA exams.
Do you have words of affirmations on your ceiling that are the first thing you see when you wake up? “You’re amazing, you’re going to ace this exam!” Maybe you have a stress-relieving app that brings you peace when you need it. As you prepare for your CIMA exams, we encourage you to plan your strategies and tap into all positive coping techniques.
We are living in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) Era, VUCA reflects the unpredictable and erratic forces of change that could affect organizations. Acquiring new skills, behaviors and approaches is necessary to manage facing the threats of VUCA, we need to recognize important assets that know how to deal with challenges coming withheld. A lot of business owners and CEOs have adopted the VUCA era, they have a better understanding of the challenging situations. These thought-provoking situations occur due to unavoidable external aspects that could be related to politics, society, economics, technology, and/or environmental factors.
In Part 1 last week, we focused on how to decide which weaknesses to talk about in an interview or appraisal. This week, we’ll look at how to present them and avoid appearing like a poor candidate. Turn your weaknesses into strengths