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TIME – a pun ridden journey through the annals of time CIMA student style

Never more so than when attempting to do the impossible, succeed in a busy finance role, whilst studying CIMA and quite probably also juggling raising a family and/or trying to hold onto a social life. Yet in a strange way that awful pressure of time, the sense that it’s running away with us, is what provides motivation, the need to crack on and get things done. Without the constraints of time where would we be?

Workplace English

見工面試秘笈——實用英文語句助你增加獲聘機會

又到求職旺季，你是否也在為準備見工面試而感到焦慮？搵工過程中，好的簡歷能讓你脫穎而出，有機會進入面試階段。到了面試這一環，恰當流利的英文口語表達是一大關鍵，能讓你給面試官留下深刻的印象，大大增加你獲聘的機會。今天就帶大家解鎖求職時的實用英文語句，助你在面試中如魚得水，大放異彩！

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Handling difficult colleagues and customers – Part 2

In Part 1 last week, we looked at useful strategies to help you when dealing with difficult people at work. Here are more tips to better prepare yourself for the next conflict you face at work.

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Handling difficult colleagues and customers – Part 1

Do you have a colleague that misses every deadline? Had to deal with angry customers with endless complaints? A workmate or manager that criticises your work? We all have to deal with difficult people in our lives, but how do we handle them while remaining professional at work? Here are some tips to help you next time you’re faced with a challenging situation.

Job Search in Hong Kong

How to speak positively about your weaknesses (Part 1)

So, you have finally located your ideal job, you have crafted a winning cover letter, fine-tuned your CV and landed the all-important interview. You have prepared diligently to showcase the mix of skills and experience which makes you the perfect candidate. Then, the interviewer hits you with the unexpected: ‘What is your greatest weakness?’. How do you answer this question and avoid making yourself look bad? Be honest

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How soft skills smooth the way to career and life success

Remember the most successful and popular students you knew in school? They seemed to be comfortable with everyone, intelligent, kind and fun. Anyone would be happy to work with them on a group assignment. These people are probably well-liked and respected as adults too, and would be valued in any workplace. What do they have that others don’t?

How to Get Promoted

Essential Skills for Strategic Leadership

As unfortunate and detrimental to company culture as it may be, great leadership from upper management isn’t always a guarantee. Here are the essential skills for strong, strategic leadership in the workplace.

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Things to Consider Before You Jump into Freelance Work

Are you thinking to work as a freelancer? There are opportunities to get freelance work and if you want to enjoy the pros of it, here are the 6 secret points you need to know before your journey embark…

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Should You Accept a Great Job Offer From a Bad Company?

Job offers are exciting and flattering. They can bring a sense of relief and confidence, and they can be the answer to worry…….

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Surprising Habits of Effective People

Successful people seem to have it all. Whether in their professional or personal lives, they seem to have discovered the magical formula …….

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Create a Better Work Life Balance

Work life balance has become a corporate trend in recent years. Much talk has been given to the need for companies and managers to offer their employees……

How to Get Promoted

How to Prepare Yourself for a Management Role

As a fairly successful working professional, it’s likely occurred to you that it may be time to take on a leadership role. As you look ahead to your professional future, it’s worth asking yourself whether you have a true desire to lead others, and if so, how do you prepare for that responsibility?