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Practical guides for a Hong Kong career

Curated writing from operators, recruiters, and HR leaders — written for people building real careers in HK.

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Be honest over pay

All professions involve negotiations of some description, writes Kate Harper.

Career Coaching & Guidance

While different styles of thinking and communication can create a wonderful team environment, they can also create issues that force professionals to seek new employment earlier than they might have hoped, writes Kate Harper.

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Hotspots glowing

According to the latest “Hays Quarterly Hotspots” report, which lists jobs in demand, employers in Hong Kong are very positive in their hiring intentions and are looking to attract high-quality candidates by offering performance-based promotions, an improved culture and fewer hours, writes Marc Burrage.

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Dig up hidden jobs

If you are looking for a new job, you should be aware that not all vacancies are advertised, writes Marc Burrage.

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Take a real break

Many people think that staying plugged into their jobs when they go on holiday is essential as it helps them keep up with work and makes them look good in the eyes of their superiors, writes Kate Harper.

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Firm decisions

The right job can transform a person’s life and the right person can transform a business, writes Marc Burrage.

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Perfect your profile

Your social media profile is only a click away from being viewed by recruiters, employers and potential future managers, writes Marc Burrage.

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Flexing forwards

When the CEO of Yahoo, Marissa Mayer, ordered employees earlier this year to work back in the office instead of telecommuting, it made headlines around the world, writes Marc Burrage.

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Look beyond salary

In a recent web poll by Hays that drew responses from 318 employees, one in three respondents expected to receive a salary rise of more than 6 per cent this year, writes Marc Burrage.

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Risk jobs ride high

In the first half of 2013, we saw an increase in the number of new hires at associate to vice-president level for compliance and credit risk roles, says Kirstin MacLaren.

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Teamwork trumps

Raw talent will only take you so far. In today’s increasingly complex business environment, there is widespread recognition that it is team-based effort that brings competitive edge and that a motivated team working together with a clear objective can achieve astonishing results, writes Marc Burrage.

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I can help lift your career

Like many people, I stumbled into the world of recruitment; I graduated in the mid-1990’s and was looking for my first job in London with a role in sales being my goal, writes Fraser Douglas.