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 […]
CIMA launches Business Resilience Toolkit to help businesses navigate economic uncertainty and risk The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has launched its Business Resilience Toolkit. Designed to support finance professionals and business leaders in building resilience amid economic uncertainty and challenging conditions. As economic uncertainty becomes a defining feature of the global business environment, […]
In today’s dynamic business landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transcended its role as a mere technological advancement; it has become a fundamental strategic imperative and a potent tool for competitive differentiation. For C-level executives, understanding and leveraging AI is no longer optional but essential for long-term survival and growth. This article explores why AI is critical for shaping unique market positions, future-proofing organizations, and unlocking unprecedented opportunities for innovation and revenue generation.
Fresh water crisis is becoming increasingly serious around the world and may obviously impede the sustainable development in many regions across Asia , including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Therefore, it is essential to promote the diversification of water resources and build a resilient water system to respond to climate change.
打工仔有轉工嘅想法，好多時係因為幾努力都無回報，反而愈努力就愈多挑戰同困難。明明樣樣嘢做到足，同同事相處融洽，appraisal個分數又靚仔，年資又夠，點解升職嘅機會總係擦身而過？可能係Miss咗升職嘅信號！
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?
有無諗過搵工都隨時危機四伏？就算收到offer都唔好咁開心住，隨時上咗賊船自己都唔知。今時今日搵工淨係留意人工同職位（特別係無經驗嘅Fresh Grad）係未夠，咁樣好容易會跌咗入伏工陷阱。正所謂：魔鬼在細節，唔想留下血的教訓，就要留意下有無「伏工5大跡象」！
CV 和附信寫得恰如其分，是求職者通向面試階段至關重要的一步。CV 務求精簡，一頁為好，不宜超過兩頁。列出工作經驗時，可以選用筆記形式代替完整句子，例如 Organized adventure package tours for large groups, trained and supervised new staff members, maintained partner relationships. Showed ability to work well as part of a team.
Uncertain times can be unsettling for your team. Elaine Lam — Managing Director, Robert Half Hong Kong, looks at how to keep employees motivated and bring out the best in your people. Motivating staff is a key skill for business leaders though it can be more challenging at certain times than at others. Periods of economic or domestic uncertainty, the introduction of new workplace technologies — even something as simple as returning to work following a vacation, are all factors than can see employee motivation flag.
In Part 1 last week, we looked at some ways to help prepare for and write up your performance review. This week we will focus on what to say in the meeting and what to do beforehand.A conversation with your boss about your performance doesn’t have to induce panic. Hopefully, the preparation you’ve done has boosted your confidence and reminded you of your accomplishments. Before you head into that meeting, make sure to do the following. Make notesThis can help you stay on message and identify what you want to focus on.
Here we go. That all-important overseas client who’s visiting your organisation is about to arrive, and it’s your job to ensure that everything goes smoothly……
【115 years of Hong Kong Recruitment Market】— Eight jobs of a bygone era In the past 50 years, Hong Kong has transformed from a centre of industry into a service-based, knowledge-driven economy thanks to universal education and advances in technology. In the process, many new jobs have been created while traditional ones, mostly in light industry and manufacturing, have been radically redefined or consigned to oblivion. Here, we look at some of the jobs that have disappeared in recent decades, but which were once well known in Hong Kong.