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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.

Getting your résumé right
Career Coaching & Guidance

Getting your résumé right

One of the hardest tasks for any job seeker in hunting for work is writing a résumé. But the importance of the document is immense, being as it is the first …

Soft skills in big demand
Career Coaching & Guidance

Soft skills in big demand

Leadership, organisational, language and interpersonal skills are four highly valued soft skills, yet job seekers often overlook their importance when …

Customise job applications
Career Coaching & Guidance

Customise job applications

When applying for jobs, it is the quality – not the quantity – of applications that counts. To get noticed, …