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4 Steps to find your dream job

Most people talk about their dream job, but often have no clear idea... ...

Hiring Tips: Tips to help recruiters manage online reputation

Technology offers employers, recruiters and hiring managers powerful new recruitment tools, but the pace of change can be an obstacle, and face-to-face methods need to remain central to the process. ...

Don't make hash of it

If you are feeling frustrated or bored at work, the last thing you should do is vent your feelings on social media, writes Marc Burrage. ...

Top tips for success

If you feel your current role holds few prospects for promotion, rather than just waiting for something to happen, take ownership of your personal development to fast track your career, writes Marc Burrage. ...

Changing fortunes

Classified Post survey shows employers need to act fast to keep hold of restless staff, writes John Cremer. ...

Job market hots up

Financial planners and analysts, senior architects, structural engineers, and actuaries are just four types of professionals in demand as Hong Kong's economy gathers momentum, writes Marc Burrage. ...

Survival as a temp

The number of temporary assignments is rising. Employers are embracing headcount flexibility, managing workload peaks and hiring specialist help for projects and to cover leave, writes Marc Burrage. ...

Turn of the temps

More businesses in Hong Kong are turning to contract and temporary workers, as they allow employers to fill a short-term staffing need or provide assistance for special projects without the commitment of a permanent hire, writes Marc Burrage. ...

Caching in on shortages

Software experts are capitalising on industry’s chronic lack of skills, writes Raymond Ma. ...

Negotiating a raise

It is important to be aware that how you approach a salary negotiation can determine the strength of your relationship with your manager in the future, writes Marc Burrage. ...