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Seven tips for interview success (Part 1)
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Seven tips for interview success (Part 1)

You have drafted a cover letter and sent off your resumé. The call or email came through; you’ve been shortlisted! The end is now in sight! But there’s still just one more hurdle to clear: the interview. And it’s in English! No one really enjoys interviews (if you’re one of the rare few, you wouldn’t be reading this article right now…). However, with these top tips in hand, you’ll be able to sail through it more smoothly than you might expect. Before interview day

Top tips for getting a first-rate performance review (Part 1)
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Top tips for getting a first-rate performance review (Part 1)

Just like job interviews, performance reviews are a necessary evil in today’s business world. And, in this time of global economic uncertainty, it is more important than ever for employees to prove their value to their companies. So how do you put your best foot forward?

Smiling confident businesswoman making phone call using laptop in office, successful millennial female boss talking on mobile at work, friendly secretary contacting consulting client by cellphone
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How to Conduct a Proper Phone Interview + Sample Questions

When hiring, you don’t want to be wasting time meeting candidates who don’t meet the requirements of the job. Instead, your goal should be to narrow down the candidate pool to a manageable size so you can better identify the candidates who will be right for your role.

Own your anxiety: How to make workplace anxiety work for You
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Own your anxiety: How to make workplace anxiety work for You

Workplace anxiety is pervasive. It affects all employees, regardless of age, tenure or industry. As the modern workplace continues to undergo changes pertaining to decentralisation, downsizing and restructuring, workplace anxiety will continue to escalate. What’s more, the culture of overtime in Asia has made stress more common than not, further enhancing feelings of anxiety at work.

Maxim’s new approach to revamp recruitment strategy
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Maxim’s new approach to revamp recruitment strategy

Bocco Chen, senior manager of talent acquisition, Maxim’s Hong Kong discussed with cpjobs.com how revamp recruitment strategy will better deal with a new generation of talent. What differentiates Maxim’s as an employer?

Secrets to a Successful Phone Interview
Job Search in Hong Kong

Secrets to a Successful Phone Interview

Phone interviews are often the first step in the long and arduous hiring process. Here are some surefire ways to ensure that you make a name for yourself during your next promising phone interview.

Red Flags to Look Out For When Hiring
Job Search in Hong Kong

Red Flags to Look Out For When Hiring

While you can’t avoid all hiring mistakes, there are warning signs to be on the lookout for when reviewing resumes and conducting interviews. Poor spelling and grammar on resumes are common deal breakers, but here are other red flags to watch out for hiring.

Interview Questions You Should Be Asking
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Interview Questions You Should Be Asking

Interview candidates are an eager-to-please bunch. Because their future depends on the success of their job interview, Interviewees tend to think that the best way to a successful interview is by having the right answers to all the interview questions. A majority of interview preparations (because you should in fact, be preparing) is focussed heavily on responding to potential interview questions. While this is indeed a crucial element for a favourable interview, there’s another important aspect many people forget to prepare for: asking informed and thoughtful questions of your own.