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【職場實用英語】萬用嘅Professional Bio (Part 1)

絕大部份人都唔知自己其實需要一個Professional Bio,直至忽然有人要求,先至臨急臨忙潦幾隻字。結果,好多人嘅Professional Bio就會係咁嘅樣… ...

Pay info is power

Salary negotiations – often the final stage of the interview process – can also be one of the most uncomfortable, writes Katharine de Vaal. ...

A cool head is vital

They say that patience is a virtue. If you’re embarking on the hunt for a new job in this market then you would be wise to heed these words, writes Katharine de Vaal. ...

Dig up hidden jobs

If you are looking for a new job, you should be aware that not all vacancies are advertised, writes Marc Burrage. ...

Perfect your profile

Your social media profile is only a click away from being viewed by recruiters, employers and potential future managers, writes Marc Burrage. ...

Job-hop, skip, trip

Moving jobs gives an employee the opportunity to explore new prospects, which in turn can lead to further career development and perhaps an upgrade in title, salary and benefits, writes Walter Ellicott. ...

Get hunting early

We are sometimes asked when is a good time to start to look for a job, writes Walter Ellicott. ...

Follow-up is vital

The business of following up after a job interview should begin before you leave the interview, by asking the company when they expect to make a hiring decision, writes Walter Ellicott. ...

Keep referees onside

With the emergence of social media and online recommendations, we often get asked whether referees still matter, writes Marc Burrage. ...

Standing out from the crowd

Many jobseekers are failing to stand out and do themselves justice in today’s market, where jobs are up, but so are the numbers of applicants, writes Marc Burrage. ...