Career Coaching & Guidance
Outsource your CV
As recruiters, we review hundreds of CVs and cover letters every week. Some of them need work to effectively sell the…
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The bonus question: What are you waiting for?
Most of us are back at work after the holidays, and we have a few solid weeks ahead before the Lunar New Year. Many of you will have given thought over the break to a potential job move in 2015, but will also be considering your upcoming year-end bonuses, due to be paid any time between February and April. So, how actively should you be searching now? What if the perfect opportunity presents itself, forcing you to consider walking away from a hard-earned bonus?
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Identify a mentor to help advance your career
If you are looking to advance your career, a mentor can help you to develop a sharper focus on what is needed to grow…
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Engage to succeed
Much has been written about Alibaba and its recent US$25 billion initial public offering – the world’s largest ever….
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You have five minutes to make a good first impression
An experienced recruiter or headhunter will know within the first five to 10 minutes of an interview whether a candidate is suitable. First impressions are very important in an interview, especially for senior positions. After all, companies expect their key executives to make a good first impression when meeting clients or promoting their services.
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The holiday season – the perfect time to network if you’re not a natural networker
For many people, the thought of attending a networking event strikes an immediate chord of terror. For others, the…
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Women: it’s your choice to lead
Ihad the privilege of being on the panel of the recent Women of Our Time conference organised by the …
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Boost your social media profile to stand out
In a recent online poll, Hays found that 48 per cent of Hongkongers update their CV frequently, but only 25 per cent…
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Sell your success
Job candidates are regularly advised to “sell themselves” at interviews, but what does this mean in…
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Star at interviews
Preparation is the key to success in an interview. The better prepared you are, the more relaxed and comfortable you will be. Gather information about the company and try to relate your experience to the specific duties of the job opportunity available. Prepare questions about the position and the company. These can include:“Do you have a detailed job description?”; “Why is the position available?”; “What training and induction will be given?”; and “What prospects are there for professional development?”
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Why all the hoops?
Anyone who has applied for a job over the past few years will have noticed an increase in the number of interviews they have to attend. The general consensus from a number of surveys is that the average length of the interview process has risen from 13 days in 2009 to 23 days in 2013.