Career advice
Curated writing from operators, recruiters, and HR leaders — written for people building real careers in HK.
According to recent studies, one in six Hongkongers suffers from a diagnosable mental health illness. Hard work is notoriously associated with Hong Kong’s workforce – with people working an average of 50.1 hours per week. Long working hours coupled with a fast-paced business environment and cramped living conditions have resulted in increased levels of stress, anxiety and depression.
In part 1 last week, we explored effective ways of beginning a conversation, some examples of questions to control and guide conversations……
Travelling is one of the most rewarding experiences a young person can have. However, most millennials fear that taking time off to travel will significantly derail their career paths. Luckily, Hong Kong…..
It can happen to even the most dedicated and ambitious employees. For a number of reasons like heavy workload, friction with colleagues……
Most of us are back at work after the holidays, and we have a few solid weeks ahead before the Lunar New Year. Many of you will have given thought over the break to a potential job move in 2015, but will also be considering your upcoming year-end bonuses, due to be paid any time between February and April. So, how actively should you be searching now? What if the perfect opportunity presents itself, forcing you to consider walking away from a hard-earned bonus?
Salary negotiations – often the final stage of the interview process – can also be one of the most uncomfortable, writes Katharine de Vaal.