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
Hong Kong hosts many networking and business professional groups --
great contacts for finding a job.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Accounting & Finance
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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