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pup
18 yrs ago
I am a 30 college graduate. I want to live in Hong Kong, maybe even stay and retire there. But before I make my move, I will do about 3 or 4 years in the Army starting next month. In the army there are many skills to be gained, which brings me to my question: what skills will best help me get a job in HK, as a 34 yr old with no Chinese speaking ability. My degree is in Political Science and I have taught high school before but I prefer to get a non-teaching job. Would these skills be IT, Computer tech, or what?
Thanks.
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". In fact I'm not aware of any specific skill that is in short supply - although others might well come up with something (nuclear physicist?)"
Western style management skills are in short supply. One of the "easiest" paths is to become a manager at a company "back home" that has ops in HK, then transfer over.
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pup
18 yrs ago
Thanks. Do you know the names of any such companies?
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Companies that have offices in HK? Well, the companies typically associated with expats in HK are investment banks. It's not the best time for them right now though.
Anyway, you have Credit Suisse, UBS, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan...
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"I also know former military personnel working in fields of IT, Telecom, aviation, adventure tourism and anything related to their personal expertise."
Not only personal expertise. Former military personnel often have an advantage in hiring discussions since they are perceived to work hard and be organized.
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"In my opinion, this is generalization"
Of course. That's why I said "perceived".
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Mog77
18 yrs ago
All I would say is make sure you get a expat contract before you come here, as finding work once you are in HK is hard, especially if you do not have "contacts" here. Even more so if you can not speak/write Cantonese & Mandarin.
Lets just say I am a double degree holder and have only had job offers through contacts. Agencies don;t work for you and job applications the old fashioned way don't seem to create much excitment!!! It is tough...I am still unemployed....:(
Good Luck
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"If your target is to move, live and stay in HK, expat contract may not be the long term solution - with such a contract you can find yourself after 6 months in Singapore or Shanghai. Not bad options for everyone, but may not suit for someone who's goal is in HK."
The trick is to get here. Once he is here, making contacts is so much easier.
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pup
18 yrs ago
Do any of you think going the teaching route would make things easier? I do have lots of experience in this field and I would consider getting a Master's in ESL or TESOL if it increases my chances of landing a job.
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