2015 UK Joint University Hong Kong Career Fair Magazine

WE CANNOT CHANGE
THE CARDS WE ARE DEALT,
JUST HOW WE PLAY THE HAND
BANKING TIPS
Words of wisdom from the Managing Director
of IBD at the Agricultural Bank of China /11
STEPS TO SUCCESS
An exclusive interview with Audrey Eu about
what’s required to have a successful career /14
HOW TO LAND A JOB
60 seconds of tips geared to get you your
dream job /26
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AUGUST 2015
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top students in the community. With the continued
support from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade
Office, London, the Hong Kong General Chamber of
Commerce and SCMP and the new partnership with the
British Council, we hope to provide even more career
opportunities to our students through an increasing
number and wider variety of industry representatives
this year.
On behalf of the UK Joint University Hong Kong
Career Society, we would like to extend our warmest
welcome to all participating students and industry
representatives in this fantastic platform to connect
with each other!
Kevin Lo
President of the UK Joint University Hong Kong Career
Society (2014-2015)
The UK Joint University Hong Kong Career Society
was formed in 2013 to bridge the gap between the
competent Hong Kong students studying in the UK and
established employers in Hong Kong. Top universities
in the UK supply over 1,000 highly equipped students
aiming to return to Hong Kong to start their career
each year. However, due to the segregation between
each university and Hong Kong, there was never a
platform to collectively bring together students and
employers.
The 2013-14 academic year has seen a very
encouraging start to the society. Our inaugural career
fair featured over 20 industry representatives from
more than 10 industries to interact with more than 700
students through booths, workshops and talks.
This year, we partnered with even more supporting
societies from 20 UK Universities to engage with more
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Advisor & Supporting
Organisations
This Year’s Speakers
The Banking Industry Uncovered
featuring Steve Wong, Managing Director of IBD
at Agricultural Bank of China
Steps to Success
featuring Audrey Eu (余若薇), Senior Counsel,
ex-Legco member, Former Chair of the Bar
Association and Civic Party Founder and
Chairman
The Building Blocks Of Tomorrow
featuring Victor Cheung, President of the Hong
Kong Institution of Engineers (2014-15)
Make A Differece, Not Just A
Living
featuring Dr John Fung, Sector and Capacity
Development Business Director in Hong Kong
Council of Social Service
Behind The Glamour
featuring Chu Chen On, Executive Producer of
October Pictures Ltd. (拾月堂)
60 Seconds to Land a Job
Company Profiles 27
26
24
22
6
8
11
18
14
THE BANKING
INDUSTRY
UNCOVERED
EXCLUSIVE
INTERVIEW
WITH
AUDREY EU
COMPANY
PROFILES
60 SECONDS
TO LAND A JOB
27
26
14
11
CONTENTS
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MR. BERNARD CHAN
GBS, JP HKSAR EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL MEMBER
Every year between five and six thousand Hong Kong students commence
higher education study in the UK. UK degrees have a global reputation
for quality, and are recognised by employers worldwide as a sign of high
academic standards. Many UK courses are designed in partnership with
businesses and are taught by industry professionals, so students gain real
experience that employers require.
The UK teaching style also helps students to develop attributes
which are in high demand from employers – attributes such as creativity,
innovation, teamwork and leadership. The UK is a multicultural society,
and UK campuses are international communities. By studying in the UK
students gain an international perspective, learn about new cultures, and
socialise with students and teachers from around the world – valuable
experience for when they return to Hong Kong to commence their careers.
The British Council is therefore delighted to work with UK Joint
University HK Career Society in organisation of the Career Fair. This event
is an excellent opportunity for Hong Kong employers to target the highly
qualified graduate recruitment pool of Hong Kong students returning from
the UK. For students the Fair is an invaluable opportunity to meet and ask
questions to representatives of Hong Kong’s most desirable employers.
We are delighted to be involved in this most valuable event.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London is delighted to be
supporting the UK Joint University Informative Career Fair organised by the
Joint University Hong Kong Career Society Committee.
A well-educated, hard-working, flexible and enterprising workforce
has always been one of Hong Kong’s greatest strengths. To maintain Hong
Kong’s competitiveness in the globalised market, in addition to nurturing
our home-grown talents, it is important to encourage young Hong Kong
people to come back to Hong Kong and contribute to our economy. The
UK Joint University Informative Career Fair provides an excellent platform
to unite Hong Kong students across the UK and introduce to them the
opportunities available in Hong Kong. Corporates as recruiters will also
have the opportunities to reach out to some of Hong Kong’s best and
brightest talents.
I am tremendously proud of the efforts and creativity of our young
Hong Kong people who work so hard for this project, and I wish the event
every success.
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce is delighted to again
support the UK Joint University Informative Career Fair this year. We may
be the oldest business organization in Hong Kong, but we firmly believe
in our youngsters, who hold the future of Hong Kong in their hands. This
practical event provides Hong Kong companies with the chance to meet
overseas talent who wish to return to Hong Kong and devote their skills
and knowledge to building a better Hong Kong. These young people will
be the Hong Kong’s future economic engine, so it is also an ideal platform
for them to engage in businesses and learn more about businesses’ needs
and aspirations. We would like to wish the fair organizers every success,
and also that attendees find a successful career path.
The UK Joint University Hong Kong Informative Career Fair is now looking
forward to its third year. With one full fair already organized, it has
established itself as a valuable forum in which high-quality youngsters from
Hong Kong who have been studying in the UK can come together with
leading local employers looking for talented new recruits. The previous
fair’s success was a result of careful event organization and targeting of
student and employer audiences, resulting in a convenient and useful
opportunity for all concerned. It looks set to continue filling this important
niche in serving young Hong Kong career-seekers and our growing
industries. I wish the next fair and all participants every success.
ROBERT NESS
DIRECTOR
BRITISH COUNCIL HONG KONG
MS. ERICA NG
DIRECTOR-GENERAL
HONG KONG ECONOMIC AND
TRADE OFFICE, LONDON
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London
ADVISOR & SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS

HUMAN RESOURCES
ENTREPRENEUR
GOVERNMENT
MR. RONNIE CHENG ENTREPRENEUR AND CO-FOUNDER, LAB MADE LIMITED
Ronnie Cheng, the founder of Lab Made, is a pioneer of liquid nitrogen ice cream technology in Hong
Kong. He studied Pharmacy at the University of Manchester and worked as a pharmacist in London
after his graduation. He was determined to take this innovative method back to Hong Kong after being
introduced to liquid nitrogen ice cream in London by his friend. Despite the pressure from his family
and hardships on licensing from the government, Ronnie decided to give up his job and opened his
first store in 2012. Now his business has opened four new stores within two years.
MS. LANCY CHUI VICE PRESIDENT, GREATER CHINA REGION
Having joined ManpowerGroup in 1997, Lancy is currently Vice President of ManpowerGroup Greater
China Region, which is a leading human resource consulting firm with over 50 years of experience in
Hong Kong.
Lancy has led ManpowerGroup to numerous awards, including the “Excellent Brand of Human
Resources Consultancy” award from HK Leaders’ Choice Award 2009, 2010 and 2012. As a recognized
expert in human resources, she is also a member of the Trade Advisory Committee (Employment
Services) and a presenter of Foundation Skills in Human Resources Management training of the Hong
Kong Institute of Human Resource Management.
MR. KASPER NG ASSISTANT SECRETARY (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE)
Mr. Kasper Ng, Assistant Secretary for the Civil Service, is responsible for the recruitment of
Administrative Officers among other duties. Before taking up his current post, Mr. Ng has served in
various government bureaux, including the Labour and Welfare Bureau and the Transport and Housing
Bureau.
Administrative
Officer
MR. SAM NG ASSISTANT SECRETARY (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE)
Mr. Sam Ng joined the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as an Executive
Officer II in the 1990’s. He has worked in various departments including the Food and Environmental
Hygiene Department, Hong Kong Police Force and Housing Department. Currently, he is Senior
Executive Officer (General Grades) Training and Development 1 of the Civil Service Bureau. One of his
main duties is to assist in conducting the Executive Officer II recruitment exercise.
Executive
Officer
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STEVE WONG
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF IBD AT
AGRICULTURAL BANK OF CHINA
BUT, WHY BANKING?
Mr. Wong’s choice to join the banking
industry is perhaps not an unfamiliar one.
As he puts it, in the sixties, the aim was to
“study, get into a good university and earn
as much as possible”.
However, not everyone who enters
banking, stays in banking. Mr. Wong
stayed for a number of reasons: first, there
was a substantial sense of achievement.
His work being project-based, extensive
teamwork was required and he enjoyed
the sensation of working together towards
a common goal. Second to that sense of
achievement was
the high monetary
award; “Come on, let’s
be real,” Mr. Wong
laughs. Yet, Mr. Wong
cautions that while
investment bankers
will sometimes get a
very good bonus, it
is but one side of the
coin. There are booms and troughs in the
economic cycle, and the high pay is but
a compensation for being fired when the
economy is performing poorly. As he sighs,
“the economy can’t grow forever”.
THE BANKING INDUSTRY
The banking industry has always been one
of the most sought-after industries by fresh
Angeles (UCLA) (GPA 4.0 as well). He
obtained a degree in business economics
and acquired knowledge of accounting.
After he graduated, he got his first
ibank job in 1996 working as an analyst
at W.I.Carrr Indosuez Capital Limited, a
member of Crédit Agricole Corporate
and Investment Bank. The first Chinese
bank he worked at was in 2004, at the
Bank of Communications Ltd as director
of corporate finance. 4 years later, he
joined the Industrial and Commercial Bank
of China’s investment banking division
as executive director. In 2010, he joined
Agricultural
Bank of China
as managing
director of IBD
and continues
to hold that
position today.
We were
curious as to
where he sees
his future, and suspect that the title of CEO
or department head may be well within
reach.
However, the main point of his story,
as Mr. Wong sees it, is that it generally
requires 8 to 10 years to obtain his position
at a medium-sized bank. While others
may see the glow of his success, Mr. Wong
remembers the gleam of his sweat.
Looking at Steve Wong, most people
would only see the gleaming success of
being a managing director of Agricultural
Bank of China’s Investment banking
division. Yet as Mr. Wong tells it, his road to
success has never been smooth.
Mr. Wong first started receiving higher
education at Lingnan College in Hong
Kong, after receiving unsatisfactory results.
However, after half a year, he decided he
wouldn’t really have the bright future he
wanted from a local college, and left to do
another program at a community college
in the USA. For this, he thanks his family
for the funds, as he didn’t come from a
particularly well-off family, but spent their
precious resources on him. Voice choked
with emotion over the phone, Mr. Wong
firmly stated that he wouldn’t be where he
is now without his family.
Community college lasted for a year
and a half. There, he received a general
education that taught him how to think
logically, and he started developing an
interest in economics. He received a GPA
of 4.0 for the required general education
subjects and with that impressive result,
transferred to University of California, Los
“STUDY, GET INTO A
GOOD UNIVERSITY
AND EARN AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE”.
THE BANKING
INDUSTRY
UNCOVERED
Written by Anson Cheung, Interviewed and Edited by Sophia Sung

not be as polished. This is increasingly
disadvantageous as the market in China
grows.
DOES HE RECOMMEND STUDENTS TO
JOIN THIS COMPETITIVE SECTOR THEN?
He hesitates, “Not really”. Investment
banking is increasingly competitive, he
explains, and connections have become
more important. Banks
prefer mainland Chinese
with powerful connections
and don’t particularly feel
the need to hire somebody
without connections.
This edge is all the more
important, when Chinese
students who have studied
abroad are often just as
motivated and driven as
Hong Kong students, if
not more. It’s a sad fact that in general,
Chinese employees bring in many business
opportunities.
For the Hong Kong students who wish
to take the normal path of studying hard,
getting into a bank and earning money,
the path is a lot rougher than it used to be.
The customer base has migrated to China
and any student who wishes to strike gold
will probably need a background in the
mainland. The statistics tell the same tale
of migration as Mr. Wong: in 2014, out of
115 IPO cases, estimate of 10% were based
in Hong Kong and the rest were based in
China. However, if Hong Kong students do
have connections though, then they will
have an easier time of it. Mr. Wong gives
an example to illustrate the importance
of connections: A renowned investment
bank was reported to hire the children
of the influential men in China – it is no
surprise that later on, the bank was under
investigation when they then got the deals
from the state-owned enterprises. They are
not the only culprit however, and Mr. Wong
mournfully remarks that it is no longer
about pure talent.
The author and interviewer of this article
would like to thank Mr. Steve Wong for his
time and the valuable advice he shared with
us.
call lawyers and his clients from 4 to 6.
Dinner would be at 6 and last for an hour.
He would then spend the time in drafting
prospectuses and documents that required
a peaceful mind to think. The work day
would end between midnight and 2 a.m.
The weekend was slightly better, being
half days of 5 working hours each. As he
calculated, he would clock about 70 to
80 hours a week in total. Was it ever hard
for him? Mr. Wong wanted to give up and
quit the industry in 2000, but the desire
to accomplish something in the banking
industry was stronger so he rejoined the
industry.
Our interviewer having heard of the
many horror stories about suicide and the
stressful industry remarked that stress relief
must surely be essential. Mr. Wong concurs,
and recommends some non-industry
related interests; reading philosophy books
and his religion keeps him going. Moreover,
attitude is crucial: “平常心,” Mr. Wong
advises, telling us to keep a calm outlook.
Try thinking from different perspectives,
and always remember that if a project
didn’t succeed, it doesn’t mean that you
are a failure. “You are not the project!” he
reminds us, and don’t ever be negative.
TO THE STUDENTS
We queried about the advantages and
disadvantages for HK students studying
in the UK, or overseas in general. Mr.
Wong believes that firms generally prefer
overseas students who did specifically
accounting or economics over local
students who did global business, as
it is a more general degree. Moreover,
overseas students usually have honed
their English skills and thus are more
proficient. However, their other languages,
such as Mandarin and Cantonese may
graduates. With 70 of the largest 100 banks
in the world having an operation in Hong
Kong, Hong Kong has one of the highest
concentrations of banking institutions
in the world and currently ranks third in
the Global Financial Centres Index(GFCI),
according to the Z/Yen Group.
However, while the general belief is
that there are many people working at an
investment bank,
Mr. Wong calls
this a common
misconception: the
actual number of
front line employees
working at an
investment banking
division is much less
than expected. For a
medium-sized bank
like Agricultural
Bank of China, there are only around 40
employees in the investment banking
division. Large banks like UBS employ 70 to
80 people at most.
In fact, a bank is made up of many
different fields. The front line divisions
include the investment banking division,
merger and acquisition (M&A), financial
advisory, fund management (which, we
are told, requires top-notch talent), direct
investment, equity capital market (ECM),
debt capital market and more. However,
if students are interested in research, Mr.
Wong again warns that there are not many
successful examples. It’s a cruel world
we live in, and the reality is that you can
only be successful if someone believes in
you, and thus this is an area that requires
connections. Moreover, if you are not a star
researcher, you don’t receive a high pay.
As Mr. Wong explains using economics
terminology, since success in this area is
not really in proportion to the amount of
time you devote to your research, long
hours on your desktop machine would only
lead to decreasing returns of scale.
LIVING THE LIFE
Mr. Wong well remembers his working
hours when he was an associate. Work
hours from Monday to Friday started at 9
a.m. when he arrived at the office. Lunch
(and a bit of rest) was 1.5 hours. From 3-4
p.m., he would work on documents, and
“BANKS PREFER MAINLAND CHINESE
WITH POWERFUL CONNECTIONS
AND DON’T PARTICULARLY FEEL
THE NEED TO HIRE SOMEBODY
WITHOUT CONNECTIONS”

Academics do matter though, and Mr. Wong has a few tips to share. He himself sat through all the modules before registering
to take them officially, so to get an idea of what he would be studying. He was also strategic in terms of choosing questions to
answer; he chose numeric-based questions, which played to his strengths and were easy to achieve high marks in. While essays
are often open-ended and subjective, there is only one absolute solution to numeric-based questions. Also, “make sure the
professor’s good”; a student is only as good as the person who taught him.
Mr. Wong suggests acquiring certain “must-have” skills. Presentation skills and co-ordination are key, so it doesn’t matter if one
holds a degree in Geography or Law so long as you can make a good pitch. Moreover, sensitivity to numbers are extremely helpful
and not surprisingly, social skills. Mr. Wong remarks that the best investment bankers in the industry are the ones who are best at
socializing, as they have good connections with everyone.
ADVICE FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN BANKING
1. Look for investment banks based in China as well
The rewards are not lower than those in HK, and there is a huge market in China. Though the entry salary may
still be higher in HK, as you move up the hierarchy, the salaries start to even up and in fact, some banks in China
may give out even higher pay than HK banks.
2. Start working at an accounting firm, preferably one of the Big Four firms
Get the AICPA certificate, which Mr. Wong calls “easy to get” as it will pave the way for you in investment banking.
3. Do more when you’re young
“搏命”, Mr. Wong asserts in Cantonese. Do as much as you can and work hard.
4. Once you start working in the banking industry, save up.
It’s easy to be overwhelmed and overspend when you’re rolling around in money after a bonus. But Mr. Wong
remembers making the terrible mistake of wasting too much money on luxury goods. For him, his weakness
was fancy cars and he overspent. To the youths who wish to enter the industry, he offers this cautionary tale.
“MUST-HAVE” SKILLS
Presentation skills Co-ordination Sensitivity to numbers Social skills
TIPS
Sit through modules
before registering
Choose numeric-based
questions
Make sure the
professor’s good
Play to your strengths
STEVE WONG’S WORDS OF WISDOM

Written by Stephanie Fung
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH
STEPS TO SUCCESS
AUDREY EU

been fascinating despite the anxiety you experience
when you come across a challenging case. There
are times when you might question your decision of
becoming a barrister. Nonetheless, when you end in
victory, you will once again regain your confidence.
There is generally a high regard for judges,
barristers and solicitors for upholding the law. If you
have the heart, it will be a profession you will definitely
enjoy because you can do a lot of good. Nonetheless,
many people have misconceptions that as a lawyer you
will be able to dictate your own work hours and still
earn a lot of money. However, this is not the case. You
can be acting for an unlimited number of people, hours
and days. Additionally, as Audrey explained, engaging
in a lawsuit, especially ones about family disputes, “is
not about money. It’s about relationships and emotions
and some of [her] cases read like a fiction.” Having said
that, it is still a great profession to take on because if
you enjoy something you do, you will not be tired of it.
ENGAGING IN POLITICS
Lawyers’ engagement in the political sphere is always
controversial. Despite the close relation between law
and politics, there is a common belief that lawyers
should remain neutral and not be ‘politicians in robes’.
However, Audrey has a different view. “You cannot shy
away from a rule of law issue just because it’s politically
a hot potato.” The truth is that law and politics do
overlap and as lawyers, you should not be afraid to deal
with it. Even when an issue is highly political, it can also
relate to the rule of law. Audrey quoted as an example
the National People’s Congress’ decision on 31st August
2014 regarding the electoral system of Hong Kong
and universal suffrage, which is clearly the centre of
political controversy. Still, acknowledging the fact that
law and politics go hand in hand, it is still crucial that
lawyers, when dealing with political legal issues, should
try to look at it from a legal perspective and not to be
too influenced by personal political stances.
LIFE AS A BARRISTER
The journey to becoming a lawyer was not an easy one
when compared to young people nowadays. Especially
back in the early 70s, pursuing a career in law required
a strong financial background and family connections
in the legal profession. Coming from a small family that
did not have any connections, when Audrey Eu decided
that she wanted to be a barrister, people poured a lot
of cold water on her. In those days, most people still
believed that the ultimate aim for women was marriage
and family. No one ever contemplated that Audrey
would have become a lawyer, let alone a successful
barrister and a powerful female figure in Hong Kong’s
political sphere.
Pursuing a career as a barrister can be grueling and
it is inevitable that you will feel nervous every time you
go to court. However, being slightly anxious is actually
beneficial to you, as it keeps you alert and drives you
to prepare more thoroughly. Nevertheless, the key to
becoming a successful barrister is to have judgment
and common sense. In Audrey’s words, “common sense
is not very common”, particularly when law students
are spoon-fed with the knowledge of many cases. As a
result, when you receive a problem, you are mostly just
trying to fit all those cases you have read and apply all
of them believing that it is the answer to the question.
This is an absolutely wrong approach. When you come
across different cases, it is important to read them with
a critical and analytical mind and understand the core
question; what are the issues and the just outcome?
Slowly, the cases will fall into place.
When asked why she decided to become a barrister
instead of a solicitor, Audrey said she did not want
to later regret that she did not give herself a chance.
“You are sometimes too caught up with other people’s
perceptions of you, that you are reluctant to step out
of your comfort zone. I just thought that it is better to
have tried and failed than not to have tried at all!” She
explained. She also encouraged young people not to
be afraid of failing. For Audrey, court work has always
“BETTER TO HAVE TRIED AND FAILED
THAN NOT TO HAVE TRIED AT ALL.”

“YOU ARE SOMETIMES
TOO CAUGHT UP WITH
OTHER PEOPLE’S
PERCEPTIONS OF
YOU, THAT YOU ARE
RELUCTANT TO STEP
OUT OF YOUR COMFORT
ZONE.”
FUTURE FOR LAW STUDENTS
As a student studying in the UK, you should not feel
disadvantaged because you are not familiar with the
local scene. With technologies such as the internet,
students can stay in tune with Hong Kong even if you
are not physically present. In fact, UK students are,
to a certain extent, at an advantage, because you
speak better English compared to local students who
are not able to have the same kind of exposure and
opportunity, especially when English is a large part
of the legal tradition. Despite that, it is still very vital
that you are able to read and write Chinese, because
some cases now do require knowledge of the Chinese
language. Many big cases nowadays are to do with
Mainland China; nearly 80% or even more of Audrey’s
big cases, for instance business disputes cases, have
Mainland connections. Therefore, it is important for
students to be proficient in both English and Chinese.
Audrey also believes that lawyers should generally
be out-going and forward looking. Hong Kong is
currently going through interesting times, “you as law
students will be future lawyers at this critical time.
When you can make a difference, you are the crux at
the tide of changing history and you have the power
to change its course.” Therefore, instead of feeling
pessimistic about the possible change of legal systems,
we should treat it as a challenge for young people to
strive for and make a change.
It does not matter whether you have studied law
as your degree or decide to pursue a different career
pathway. You should always “follow your heart” as
Audrey phrases it. A lot of lawyers did not take up law
as their first degree or career for one reason or the
other, possibly due to difficulties in pursuing studies in
law or because they had other opportunities and took
up something else. However, years later, even when
they are in their 30s or even 50s, many still come back
to pursue a career in law because it is the calling of the
heart. Law is a very competitive career, but you should
still take it up not because it is a lucrative career but
because you enjoy doing it and it somehow “tickles and
excites you”.

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VICTOR CHEUNG
PRESIDENT OF THE HONG KONG
INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS
(2014-15)
affirms the statement, as they often have
more international exposure, a better
coordinating mindset and tend to consider
all aspects when working. However, despite
Hong Kong’s high level of development,
there are still many opportunities, with
new railway extension projects and a third
airport runway. Not to mention, there are
21 engineering disciplines within the HKIE,
with two new ones being logistics and
transportation engineering and energy
engineering.
It is important to remember that
Research and Development (R&D) is also
a crucial part of engineering
innovation. There are two types:
pure research and applied
research. Victor describes the
former as a type of research
that is more scientific: creating
‘something out of nothing’,
whilst the latter tries to solve
problems that engineers face
practically. There is relatively
little pure research in Hong
Kong due to the lack of a
manufacturing industry, however
this is too, where the potential
lies. Victor also highlights
the opportunities abroad for
engineers who are interested in
R&D, particularly in Singapore
an engineer is to comply with laws and
regulations, but aside from that, it is
also their duty to have a sense of social
responsibility. As Victor acknowledges,
there is a growing concern and respect for
environmental values. Engineers now need
to be more ethical and innovative in order
to tackle the problem of sustainability. For
instance, when reclamations took place in
the past, pollution was inevitable as the
mud needed to be dredged out from the
seabed. However, engineers’ innovation
has allowed the discovery of an alternate
method: instead of dredging out the mud,
they were able to squeeze out the water,
enabling the reclamation process to be
more environmentally friendly and ethical.
PROSPECT OF HONG KONG’S
ENGINEERING INDUSTRY
Hong Kong is a relatively small city, with
only 24% of 1,100 km2 being developable
land. Due to its constrained development
potential, Victor urges us to think beyond,
to places such as mainland China and
Southeast Asia. However, the reluctance
of Hong Kong people to work abroad
has been a hindrance to development, as
working abroad is inevitable and in fact,
very rewarding. When asked whether
Hong Kong engineers still maintain an
advantage in Mainland China, Victor
The engineering industry, though at
the heart of a thriving and bustling
society, sometimes sees its importance
underestimated. Using the example of a
tap, Victor points out the unfortunate fact
that many are ignorant of the source of the
water and only focus on the tap’s function
of providing it. The underlying hard work
completed by engineers seems to be often
overlooked.
AS AN ENGINEER IN HONG KONG
The general public has the impression
that doctors, lawyers and investment
bankers earn more than engineers. In
fact, Victor highlights that engineering
is not a profession that uses earnings
as a benchmark. Instead, satisfaction
is the main motivation for engineers.
Being able to witness the construction
or commercialization of their creations
as a result of hard work give engineers
an enormous sense of pride upon its
completion. Engineering is in fact a very
delightful profession to pursue.
A fundamental requirement of being
Interviewed by Vincent Chan, Written by Raymond Tsang and Kelvin Lo and Edited by Stephanie Fung and Jade Lee
THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF
TOMORROW

shared anecdotes, hoping to inspire future
engineers. Victor holds strongly that by
engaging with the community more, we
could change not only the students but
also teachers’ and parents’ perceptions of
engineers. Media outlets also play a vital
role in publicising the engineering industry.
For instance, a TV series called “Dreams
Come True” (‘總有出頭天’) sponsored by
the Construction Industry Council (CIC)
and the Development Bureau of the HKSAR
Government was broadcasted on RTHK in
2014.
THE FUTURE OF HONG KONG
ENGINEERS
For the Y-generation (our current
generation), Victor says that we usually
carry less family burdens and we have
a different mentality. We place a larger
emphasis on the balance of work life and
rest- yet he believes that it is unlikely
that productivity will change. Technology
has advanced at an increasing rate and
our generation will have to cope with the
change of pace. There is also another
stereotype that this industry is only for
men. In recent years, there has been
positive growth in female engineering
students and these new waves of female
students will provide new ideas and
influences. Victor also points out that as
many in the industry are approaching
the retirement age, more young blood is
required for sustainable development.
What is interesting about engineering
is not the money involved, but the
satisfaction of solving problems and
creating something beneficial to mankind.
Although career opportunities in Hong
Kong may be more limited in comparison
to others, Hong Kong Engineers still have
the possibility to explore the industry
abroad. What it takes to become a good
engineer is, at the end of the day, interest
and passion for the subject.
as the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge,
railway works, hospitals and highways.
As a result, civil engineering has seen
a higher demand compared to other
streams of engineering such as electrical or
mechanical.
The education system in Hong Kong
has also been changed to a 3-3-4 system.
Victor sees a lot of advantages in this
new system despite its complexity, where
students will be able to experience
general education in engineering before
specializing in their second year.
PROMOTING THE INDUSTRY
As the President of the Hong Kong
Institution of Engineers, he runs a
programme called “Engineer for a day”,
where secondary school students go onsite
to view engineers’ working conditions.
Victor also held a day camp for secondary
school students, where some visited the
Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company
Limited (HAECO) and the rest went to
the MTR control centre. Afterwards, they
visited HKUST and worked hands-on
with spaceship design, 3D printing and
cosmetic products. To finish, the engineers
due to their government’s recent avid
support of the creation of an aerospace
industry with the help of large investment
projects.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STUDENTS
STUDYING IN HONG KONG AND THE
UNITED KINGDOM
Victor ascribes the difference in studying
cultures to the fact that UK universities
emphasize self-study, coursework and
group projects, whereas Hong Kong
universities focus more on personal
assignments. Nevertheless, he thinks
the culture in Hong Kong has begun to
change- with fewer contact hours, students
have more freedom to research different
projects. Changes can be observed in
the Hong Kong University of Science and
Technology (HKUST), where laboratories
are open 24 hours and students can
come up with extra projects other than
the projects in the university curriculum,
with professors as their advisors.
Notwithstanding that, Victor believes that
what ultimately defines the graduates
is their academic results and more
importantly, their attitude, personality and
their communication skills, as opposed to
the ranking of universities.
NORMS LIMITING ASPIRING ENGINEERS
Engineering as a subject has become
increasingly popular and is leaving its
former shell of being a ‘back-up’ subject.
This phenomenon may be due to growing
infrastructure projects in Hong Kong, such
“MEDIA OUTLETS
ALSO PLAY A
VITAL ROLE IN
PUBLICISING THE
ENGINEERING
INDUSTRY.”
“ENGINEERING IS ... THE
SATISFACTION OF SOLVING PROBLEMS
AND CREATING SOMETHING
BENEFICIAL TO MANKIND”
Jennifer Yu in “Dreams Come True”
(Source: RTHK.hk)

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PURSUING A CAREER IN THE NGO SECTOR
MAKE A DIFFERENCE,
NOT JUST A LIVING
“LIFE BEGINS AT THE END OF
YOUR COMFORT ZONE”
Written by Sophia Sung and Jason Wong

DR JOHN FUNG
SECTOR AND CAPACITY
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
DIRECTOR IN HONG KONG
COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICE
Restaurant run by the Neighbourhood
Advice-Action Council which provides
on-the-job training and employment for
the disabled. Having described the sector
as “not too well defined” (there are only
450 social enterprises in Hong Kong), John
stressed that there are certainly many
business opportunities for empathetic and
innovative students.
AREAS REQUIRING IMPROVEMENT
Overseas students have advantages in
having good spoken and written English
as well as the potential to apply their
understanding of the overseas social
system to Hong Kong’s effectively. John
introduced para-counselling services
in Hong Kong after gaining exposure
to it during his stay in Australia.
“Different places adopt different social
service practices and the exchange is
unquestionably meaningful”. Pointing out
the fact that Hong Kong students can have
quite narrow social circles, which John
disapproves of; he further encourages them
to step out of their comfort zone, diversify
their friend base and build relationship with
people from different ethnic backgrounds.
MUST-HAVES FOR THE NGO SECTOR
In reality, “this is one self-elective industry
you can’t force yourself into.” John
emphasised the importance of attitude.
As mentioned earlier, tangible returns
including wages and employment perks
are not factors which differentiate the
NGO industry. He believes that you must
have empathy alongside the desire
to make a difference to truly enjoy
working in the NGO sector. Welcoming
students specialising in a range of areas
including education, engineering, law and
finance, John welcomes any fervent and
compassionate individuals to contribute
through any of the aforementioned options
and he looks forward to enlarging the
sector’s capacity with the support from all
of you.
SOCIAL WORK, VOLUNTEERING AND
SOCIAL ENTERPRISES
Social workers engage in a range of
activities such as training volunteers,
counselling, night-time and cyber outreach.
John shared, in his words, a “priceless
experience” which involved working with
teenagers at Juvenile Home. A teenager
whom he had provided counselling to,
due to a violent background and drug
abuse recently got in contact with him
and thanked him for his assistance.
Without John’s guidance he would still
have been with his gang, let alone gaining
a position at the Correctional Services
Department today. Hence, although the
entry salary for the sector ($17,000 -
$18,000) is perceptibly lower than the
mean ($23,000), the job satisfaction and
invaluable encounters strengthened John’s
will to stay in this profession.
According to the local law, one must
complete an accredited social work training
course in Hong Kong to become a social
worker. Fully aware that this may put off
some passionate students whose degree is
of other disciplines, John provided another
option - volunteering, which is open to
people with different levels of education,
commitment and abilities. Yet as easy as it
is to recruit volunteers, it is as difficult to
maintain them. John hopes students could
dedicate more time on sustained services
such as tutoring, visiting elder homes,
criminals in prison and patients who are
on the verge of death. Facing a shortage
particularly in expanding elderly services
provoked by ageing population, John calls
out for support to cope with this pressing
issue in Hong Kong.
What might be most captivating to
the vast amount of business overseas
student is the last option, setting up
a social enterprise. Social enterprises
are businesses aiming to tackle social
problems, improve communities and
people’s life chances. A prominent example
would be the Ho Man Tin Sports Centre

Hong Kong’s Film Entertainment industry is
one of the largest in the world but it’s not all
glitz, glamour and spotlights. We are honored
to have the opportunity to interview Chu Chen
On, Executive Producer of October Pictures
Ltd (拾月堂) to give us an insight into the
world of film and specifically, the Production
Services industry. As an avid supporter of
film, On started off as a production assistant.
Working in a movie set is refreshing for him
and being involved in production entails the
transformation of a small, one-dimensional
idea into a large-scale, multi dimensional
film. Now a veteran in the industry, On
has handled a myriad of international and
local productions, ranging from television
commercials to documentary films to feature
films, including the production of the Batman
Sequel – The Dark Knight.
NATURE OF WORK
As a co-producer of many international
productions set in Hong Kong, On’s role
entails extensive preparation to ensure the
smooth running of the filming period and to
meet the needs of producers and directors.
This includes managing transportation,
accommodation, casting for talents and
extras, acquiring permits, as well as providing
creative inputs such as the selection of
locations for filming.
The producer’s role is both creative and
technical. When a director comes up with
an idea, they would consult the producer for
suggestions. Producers would read the script
and suggest certain settings where their
ideas can be realized. For instance, in The
Dark Knight, On suggested to film the action
scene on top of the International Finance
Centre Tower 2 (IFC 2), which overlooks the
Hong Kong city skyline. In fact, this was a
Written by Stephanie Fung, Jade Lee and Kelly Yeung
BEHIND THE GLAMOUR
FILM PRODUCTION INDUSTRY:

At the same time, failures are inevitable
and are bound to happen. Thus, one’s
curiosity, love and passion for movies are of
paramount importance in filmmaking.
Those who are interested in pursuing
a career in the film production industry
should not be worried as new blood is
always welcomed. Therefore, if you are
passionate about movie making and are
keen to learn, what are you waiting for?
ADVICE TO STUDENTS
Pursuing a career in the film production
industry is all about your expectations.
There are many misunderstandings about
this industry because we, as the audience,
only see the alluring aspect of working
in the film industry. As On explained,
“one morning, I was on a helicopter for 2
hours scouting for the new James Bond
movie which then ended with lunch in the
Peninsula Hotel. In the afternoon, I visited
the local markets and communicated with
different shop owners.” If you only expect
to be under the spotlight, going to fancy
parties and having expensive meals, then
the film industry might not be for you. It
requires much hard work and perseverance;
some people can work up to 18 hours a
day to turn the impossible to the possible.
challenging and unprecedented feat, as
nobody had ever filmed at the top of the
IFC 2. To implement this idea, On and his
team also brought a C130 transport plane
to Hong Kong and were able to fly it across
the Victoria Harbour. Being a producer is
more than just being imaginative, it also
requires one to be quick-witted; to attract
scriptwriters and producers from other
countries to come to one’s city, because
having a concept does not necessarily
mean it can be put into action in that city.
FUTURE OF THE HONG KONG FILM
INDUSTRY
When asked whether Hong Kong’s film
industry will reach the level of international
standards, On commented honestly that
this is a challenging task because of the
language barriers. More than half of the
world speaks English, whereas Hong Kong
movies are in Cantonese, thus only open
to a fairly limited and small market. As a
result, people are less likely to spend as
much money on productions that generate
fewer profits. Larger investments are made
in western film productions, which target
a larger market. When one can afford to
spend more money, the quality of those
movies will also improve. For instance, in
terms of technical aspects of production,
one can use more advanced equipment,
helicopters, etc.
“IF YOU ONLY EXPECT TO BE UNDER THE
SPOTLIGHT, GOING TO FANCY PARTIES AND
HAVING EXPENSIVE MEALS, THEN THE FILM
INDUSTRY MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU.”
The Dark Knight Movie

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located in London, New York, Bangkok, Sydney and New Delhi. There is also the option of combining postgraduate
studies (MA & MBA) with the internship.
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is one of Asia’s oldest and most prestigious membership clubs. The
Club has since achieved world-class standards of excellence in leading the development of the sport of horse racing
and providing socially responsible betting services, while also significantly contributing to the betterment of society
through donating the surplus from its operations to charitable and community projects.
Always striving for world-class excellence, the Club shares the same can-do spirit and values as Hong Kong people,
and is committed to exploring new ways of achieving a better future for all. In 2013/14, the Club’s donations reached a
record HK$3.6 billion and supported no fewer than 168 projects; and over the years, its charitable contributions have
touched the lives of 75 per cent of the population in Hong Kong. The Club also continues to make a difference by being
Hong Kong’s single largest taxpayer. In 2013/14, its total tax and duty payments amounted to HK$19.58 billion, which
contributes to Hong Kong’s ability to maintain a low tax regime. In addition, as one of Hong Kong’s largest employers,
the Club enables over 24,800 full-time and part-time staff to contribute to the city’s economic development.
Committed to global excellence and giving back to society, the Club is always “riding high together for a better
future” with the people of Hong Kong.

The opportunity
of a lifetime
Your future is shaped by your experiences. At PwC, we
constantly support you in taking advantage of opportunities
that will help you create a future that’s right for you.
What’s a PwC future? It means you can grow and learn in
multi-disciplinary teams to develop your skills and expand
your knowledge database. You’ll work with experienced
professionals and some of the world’s most recognisable
companies and build lifelong relationships with them. Does
this sound like what you’re looking for?
Also interested to explore other opportunities for experienced
hires in different locations? Please visit:
Hong Kong: www.pwchk.com
China: www.pwccn.com
Singapore: www.pwc.com/sg
Taiwan: www.pwc.com/tw
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separate legal entity. Please see www.pwc.com/structure for further details. HK-20141024-4-C1
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