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16 Common interview mistakes to avoid
Job Search in Hong Kong

16 Common interview mistakes to avoid

So you’ve landed an interview for your dream job. Now what? Don’t just wing it! Be prepared. Here are 16 common interview mistakes to avoid: Dressing inappropriately. While there are some places where the dress code is casual, don’t assume you can show up in jeans and a t-shirt. A suit is really the only acceptable attire for a job interview. Even if the interviewer’s dress code is relaxed, wearing a suit will show that you are serious about the job.

5 Ways to achieve the elusive Work-Life Balance
Career Path Planning

5 Ways to achieve the elusive Work-Life Balance

Achieving a healthy work-life balance is an elusive feat many people have yet to reach. No matter how hard people may try, effectively juggling professional responsibilities and familial or social commitments continue to prove to be a near-impossible dream. As technology has increased the functionality of business, more and more employees are seeking better assurances in maintaining a balanced work-life schedule.

4 Tips to get ahead
How to Get Promoted

4 Tips to get ahead

Career promotion is a result of aptitude, ambition and consistent effort over time. With smart preparation, the right attitude and a good support network, you will be in a strong position to take that next step. 1. Speak to your manager Those who get results get ahead, so remind your boss of everything you do that adds real value. Discuss your ambitions with your manager to help them understand your goals so they can help you reach them. Show initiative by asking them how you can take on more responsibility within or outside your own team in order to broaden your experience.

【職場教練】羊年是否創業年？
Advice Columnist

【職場教練】羊年是否創業年？

一年之始萬象更新，大家今年有甚麼新願望？打工仔一定希望步步高陞、財源廣進，最好是人工三級跳、職位步步高、處處逢源吉星高照。當然也有人躍躍欲試想創業。究竟羊年是否好時機？

培育高效達人的習慣
Advice Columnist

培育高效達人的習慣

每逢農曆新年假期，一家人當中最雀躍的莫過於我兩個兒子，除不用上學，最開心是可以享用過年糖果和向長輩討紅封包。為人父母者，我經常教導他們要善用金錢，從而幫助他們建立對金錢的正確觀念，更重要的是誘導他們養成儲蓄的習慣。   良好的習慣有助我們一生行正道、為正事，並且能夠提升辦事效率，成為高效達人。我早前閱讀了《The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People》一書。此書中譯本名為《高效人士的七個習慣》，甫推出便風靡美國政經界。作者Stephen R. Covey提到高效人士由以下七種習慣培養出來：( 1 )積極主動；( 2 ) 以終為始；( 3 )要事第一；( 4 )雙贏思維；( 5 )知彼解己；( 6 )統合綜效；以及( 7 )不斷更新。   我今天希望與大家分享「以始為終」( Begin with the end in mind )及「統合綜效」( Synergy )這兩個比較少人提及的習慣，其餘5種留待日後再談。

同事玩針對如何應對？
Advice Columnist

同事玩針對如何應對？

根據我作為衝突與調解專家的經歷與分析，在辦公室內有很多衝突和矛盾，其中最難忍受的是被同事針對。

Practical Career Advice From Top Employers
How to Get Promoted

Practical Career Advice From Top Employers

Navigating a successful professional path is extremely challenging. When it comes to overall career goals, most people tend to look upwards to positions in senior level management with higher salaries and greater responsibilities for guidance and inspiration. While there isn’t always a sure-fire path to success, many prominent business leaders, CEOs, and other senior executives, past and present, have been open and vocal about what they believe is the best career advice out there for those looking to climb the corporate ladder to greater heights.

3 Quick tips for acing a job interview
Job Search in Hong Kong

3 Quick tips for acing a job interview

Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, job interviews can be daunting. A careless or inappropriate comment could cost you the opportunity. Andrew Morris, Managing Director, Greater China, Robert Half International, offers some useful guidance on what not to say to a hiring manager during an interview.

3 Things you should never say to a hiring manager
Job Search in Hong Kong

3 Things you should never say to a hiring manager

Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, job interviews can be daunting. A careless or inappropriate comment could cost you the opportunity. Andrew Morris, Managing Director, Greater China, Robert Half International, offers some useful guidance on what not to say to a hiring manager during an interview.

8 Ways to Better Time Management
Productivity Tips

8 Ways to Better Time Management

Time is an elusive commodity. There simply isn’t enough time in any given day to do all the things you need and want to do. Fortunately, there is a way to relieve all the stress that can result from poor time management.