Excerpted from the Hong Kong Career Guide
Hong Kong is a geographically small
but is a strategically placed giant for international business and
commerce in the Asia-Pacific region. Both Chinese (traditional
Chinese for written language and Cantonese and Mandarin as spoken
language) and English are official languages, with English mostly
used in business communication. Depending on the position or company
for which the candidate is applying, either English or Chinese may
be used for the résumé/CV (curriculum vitae). Information must be
organized carefully and presented clearly in a visually attractive
format. The résumé/CV should be limited to about two pages--slightly
more if the jobseeker has many years of experience, less if he/she
is a recent graduate.
The résumé/CV begins with personal
information: name, address, telephone numbers (including cellular
phone), email address and fax number. Personal information, such as
age, place of birth, marital status and number of children, is
usually not included. The position that is being applied for should
be clearly stated.
You’ll find specific examples of
cover letters and CVs relevant to Hong Kong in the complete Hong
Kong guide.
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