A go to guide for Job Search in Hong Kong

1. BEGINNER’s GUIDE TO JOB SEARCH
HONG KONG
V1- March 2017

2. IMPORTANT LINKS
JOB SEARCH WEBSITES1
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES2
NETWORKING EVENTS3
BACK TO WORK PROGRAMMES4
VOLUNTEERING5
START UP SCENE6
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3. WHY THIS GUIDE ?
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The IDCN provides valuable career information relevant to the local market and works as a platform
for networking and information sharing amongst its members. Specifically, the IDCN:
▪Facilitates events that showcase job searching methods and provide coaching on how to
organise your job search in the most effective way;
▪Provides the opportunity to meet directly with the recruitment teams of member companies
▪Helps you better understand the local culture and job search environment
▪Provides a forum for networking, sharing success stories and exchanging experiences and
opportunities with other partners
This guide is made of tips and links to look for a job in Hong Kong,
network and stay active during the search !
Do not hesitate to share new links with us !
We wish you a successful job search in Hong Kong

4. MAIN JOB SEARCH WEBSITES
• Linkedin.com
• Jobsdb.com
• Indeed.com
• Careerjet.hk
• Monster.com.hk

5. RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
Leading Agencies Senior Executives Specialized
▪ https://www.morganmckinley.c
om.hk
▪ http://www.michaelpage.com.
hk
▪ http://www.pagepersonnel.co
m.hk
▪ http://www.adecco.com.hk
▪ http://www.randstad.com.hk
▪ https://www.robertwalters.co
m.hk/
▪ https://www.hudson.hk
▪ http://www.farorecruitment.co
m
▪ http://www.asia.chandlermacle
od.com
▪http://www.harveynash.com/hk/
▪http://www.stantonchase.com/off
ice/executive-search-firm-in-hong-
kong/
▪http://www.crg.com.hk
▪ Digital/Media/Marketing focused
▪ https://hk.weareaspire.com/
▪ http://cogsagency.com/offices/
▪ Finance Focus
▪ http://www.efinancialcareers.hk
▪ HR focused
▪ http://www.rpoglobal.com
▪ http://www.hillmanross.com
▪ http://www.frazerjones.com/asia/
▪ http://chapmancg.com/
▪ https://www.elliottscotthr.com
▪ Flexible ( for mums and dads )
▪ https://www.fleximums.com
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6. NETWORKING EVENTS
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▪ Seminar / Conference : https://www.eventbrite.sg
▪ Chambers of Commerce
▪ French : http://www.fccihk.com
▪ European : http://www.eurocham.com.hk
▪ Hong-Kong : http://www.chamber.org.hk/en/index.aspx
▪ American : http://www.amcham.org.hk
▪ Italian : http://www.icc.org.hk
▪ British: http://www.britcham.com/job-search
▪ Australian: http://www.austcham.com.hk/
▪ For women
▪ Women on the way up by AWA
https://www.awa.org.hk/activities/working-women/
▪ Women fundation : https://twfhk.org/events
▪ HR oriented :
▪ HR Magazine : http://hrmagazine.com.hk
▪ CIPD : http://www.cipd.asia
▪ HKIHRM: http://www.hkihrm.org
▪ HR summit : http://www.hrsummit.com.hk/expo/

7. BACK TO WORK PROGRAMMES
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▪ Pivot : http://www.pivot.com.hk
▪ Hong Kong Exchange : http://www.hkexgroup.com/Corporate-Social-
Responsibility/The-Womens-Exchange-at-Hong-Kong-Exchange?sc_lang=en
▪ Goldman Sachs : http://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/experienced-
professionals/returnship/index.html
▪ Morgan Stanley : http://www.morganstanley.com/people-
opportunities/return-to-work.html
▪ With IDCN of course !
▪ Hands on Hong Kong, find the NGO to help that fits your values and your
skills http://handsonhongkong.org
▪ Community business : http://www.communitybusiness.org
▪ https://hongkongvolunteer.wordpress.com/volunteering/
▪ Even with your kids http://www.playtimes.com.hk/kids-teens/hands-on-
heroes/
VOLUNTEERING

8. START UP SCENE
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▪ http://www.startupshk.com/
▪ https://www.whub.io/
▪ https://generalassemb.ly/
▪ http://www.innovationiseverywhere.com/hong-kong-startup-scene/
▪ https://www.techinasia.com/hong-kong-startup-ecosystem-report-2016
▪ Online MOOC : https://www.coursera.org
▪ Linkedin online training : www.lynda.com
▪ Local professional trainings : http://hkuspace.hku.hk
▪ Communication and leadership skills :
http://www.toastmasters.org.hk
▪ Digital/Web/UX : https://generalassemb.ly/
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