Career advice

Practical guides for a Hong Kong career

Curated writing from operators, recruiters, and HR leaders — written for people building real careers in HK.

← Career advice

Search result for "friendships"

Worry-free exam preparation
Advice Columnist

Worry-free exam preparation

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.

12 Proven Strategies to increase Job Satisfaction
Productivity Tips

12 Proven Strategies to increase Job Satisfaction

Making your employees more satisfied with their work is surprisingly easy to do if you genuinely care about their well-being. There are 12 simple, proven things that you can do……

Leading isn’t easy
Career Coaching & Guidance

Leading isn’t easy

Moving up the career ladder and progressing to “management” is a common professional goal. The change in title, status and salary are obvious upsides, but with this shift comes a new set of responsibilities, many of which lurk beneath the surface. From the outside looking in, management can often seem easy. As an employee, it is easy to see a leader’s faults and overlook the value that they bring. Becoming a manager yourself often brings some shocking realisations.

The company you keep
Career Coaching & Guidance

The company you keep

Despite the positive aspects of maintaining friendships at work, such relationships can occasionally…

Better friends than foes
Career Coaching & Guidance

Better friends than foes

Who says you can’t mix business and pleasure? According to a survey by finance and accounting recruitment specialist Robert Half International, 63 per cent of employees in …