Posted by
NTPaul
17 yrs ago
I am a 2007 Graduate of a very well-regarded US university and am really set on moving to Hong Kong. I've visited HK twice since graduating and am in love with the place. I've worked for a year in M&A in New York, but its undeniable that HK (and China) is the place to be for the future.
So my question is this - I know its a terrible time for finance the world over, but I was wondering what readers of this would suggest as the best way to establish a new life in HK. I was thinking of coming to HK, initially to teach english, and then to search the alumni network and apply for a more legitimate position from there. Is it likely that a non-resident (with a work permit) would have a shot at jobs or is the market so bad that it's not even worth it. I am not dead-set on finance, but would also consider consulting or a niche position in a company. What do you guys think?
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Subject discussed on here ad nauseum. My advice, use the search function there are plenty of threads and lots of useful information so it is well worth doing it.
Good luck.
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I'm the HR manager for my company here in HK, and this has become a joke that, upon reflection, may not actually be that funny anymore.
"I've been to Hong Kong, it was great, I love Hong Kong, the energy, it's multi-cultural, it's a meeting of east and west, the world city, I would love to work there, so much to do, I loved my trip there, Lan Kwai Fong was sweet, but I liked the traditional stuff too, by the way what is the job and how much would I get paid?"
Collar those dogs, and as much as I hate to parrot the Immigration guys, what can you bring to Hong Kong that is not already here?
Not to pour cold water on your dream, but a sense of entitlement only goes so far.
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I don't know where you thought there was a "sense of entitlement" in my question. I am asking, what the best way to get this value-adding experience. And, no offense, but what do you, as an HR manager bring to your company that isn't already there. I think you'll enjoy entry #1 in the following link:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=HR
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Can you play softball? If so, and are any good.. we might be able to get you a job out here.
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HKHopeful,
little bill was right on the button when he asked the question 'what can you bring to Hong Kong'? Don't get all defensive because you will need/should have an answer - unemployment in HK is at a high level (for HK) and most jobs now require English, Canonese and even perhaps Mandarin. HK has a number of universities in the world top 100 and has many many skilled and educated people.
Unless you have some skills not available or in short supply in HK best bet is to get a job at home with an international company then after a few years get a transfer/posting to HK.
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