Job
Resources
The most effective ways to find jobs in the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region (SAR) are through the use of online resources,
local newspaper classifieds and job/field-related trade magazines. |
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Business and
Networking Groups
Hong Kong hosts many networking and business professional groups --
great contacts for finding a job. |
Employment
Trends
Net hiring optimism is stronger in Hong Kong than it
is in mainland China for most industry sectors. |
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Financial
Considerations
The Hong Kong SAR is regarded as one of the most expensive places to
live in the world. |
Information
Technology
Hong
Kong lags in research and development, but a strategic initiative
from the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute
(Astri) is set to change this. |
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Resume/CVs
Depending on the position or company for which the candidate is
applying, either English or Chinese may be used for the résumé/CV. |
Engineering
Hong Kong currently faces a shortage of qualified engineers, with
the exception of civil engineers. |
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Interviewing
Advice
Personal
relationships in Hong Kong are very important. Therefore, it is
helpful for a reliable third party to make a business connection and
provide information on behalf of the candidate in advance. |
Accounting
& Finance
According to a recent Manpower Employment Outlook, the biggest jump
in hires will be in finance, real estate, insurance, services, and
wholesale and retail. |
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Work
Permits/Visas
Visa applications can be made in person at a Chinese embassy or
consulate, as well as by mail with the Hong Kong SAR Immigration
Department. |
General Business - Sales
& Marketing
The general business climate is buzzing in almost every direction,
from media and marketing to sales, tourism, advertising and public
relations. |
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Cultural
Advice
Although Western influence has filtered into Hong Kong; one should
not assume that business is conducted the same way as in Western
countries. |
Tourism and Leisure
The government’s aggressive promotion of its city as a world-class
vacation destination is paying off in big ways. |
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