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Hong Kong? Get Tips from Your Alumni Network! WANT TO WORK IN HONG KONG? GET TIPS FROM YOUR ALUMNI NETWORK! Young professionals and graduate employers from the Birmingham alumni community share their experiences of living and working in Hong Kong. With more than 300,000 alumni, there are This guide will take you through the process of Birmingham graduates across the globe. moving to Hong Kong, with insights from alumni Hong Kong is one of the most popular who have already made the move. It will cover destinations for our alumni, with almost 3,000 what to plan before leaving, how to find and based there. apply for jobs and how to integrate into society. THE BASICS In case you haven’t started POPULATION your research yet, let our 7.23 MILLION alumni talk you through the basics of life in Hong Kong. MAIN EMERGENCY Hong Kong is a city of diversity and people NATIONALITY NUMBERS from everywhere in the world live here. Alexander Buencamino (MSc Money, Banking CHINESE (94%) 999 (POLICE, and Finance, 1994) AMBULANCE, FIRE) MAIN INTERNET DOMAIN TRANSPORT CURRENCY www.... PUBLIC TRANSPORT HONG KONG DOLLAR .HK (HKD OR HK$) The metro system (MTR) is frequent and reliable, and you can get virtually anywhere within an hour. CANTONESE Desiree Ho (LLB Law, 2012) MAIN LANGUAGES AND ENGLISH There are excellent opportunities for travelling in Asia. Transport is easy and People in Hong Kong very affordable. There is also the benefit of speak excellent being able to leave the city as Hong Kong Since English is English, but we still is 75% countryside. widely adopted in need to be mindful Jennifer Greaves (BSc Psychology, 2007) Hong Kong it is very of our accents, pace easy to get around and the specific and ask for help. vocabulary we use. MAJOR RELIGIONS DAOISM AND Desiree Ho (LLB Freya Deveney-Kelly BUDDHISM Law, 2012) (MA International Studies, 2010) THE LABOUR AVERAGE STARTING SALARY 10,075 HKD PER MONTH MARKET AT LEAST (DEPENDING ON SECTOR) What can you expect from Salaries in Hong Kong tend to be good, so working in Hong Kong? it’s easy to both save for holidays and still have enough left over to put away. Freya Deveney-Kelly (MA International LABOUR FORCE Studies, 2010) 3.74 MILLION (2013) AVERAGE WORKING WEEK MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 9AM–6PM WITH OCCASIONAL HALF DAYS ON SATURDAYS (BUT MANY WILL WORK 50+ HOURS) 22 or 23 UNEMPLOYMENT Since Hong Kong is a financial centre YEARS RATE where commercial activity thrives, Hong Kong people tend to work longer hours than people in the UK and spend more AVERAGE AGE 3% time with their colleagues. AT GRADUATION Desiree Ho (LLB Law, 2012) HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT COST OF LIVING 12 STATUTORY HOLIDAYS GENERALLY HIGHER THAN UK AND FIVE ADDITIONAL DAYS TAX RATE The frequent public holidays, Chinese RANGES FROM 2%–17% New Year holidays, and use of Hong Kong (DEPENDING ON SALARY) as a travel hub make frequent trips abroad easily manageable. The low tax rate is one of the main David Greaves (MRes Science and benefits of living in Hong Kong. Engineering of Materials, 2005) David Greaves (MRes Science and Engineering of Materials, 2005) For more information about each of these areas, Google ‘TargetJobs Working Abroad’ or ‘University of Birmingham Graduate Careers’. Please note that these figures are averages or estimates that were deemed accurate at the time of print. WHAT TO PLAN As soon as you can, make Don’t forget anything! Let our recent graduates an appointment to obtain a HKID card - this will make talk you through what they planned before they things a lot easier. left, as well as what you can leave until you arrive. Jennifer Greaves (BSc Psychology, 2007) Setting up a bank account is easy. You need a copy of your contract, proof of address and FIND A JOB WHILST IN THE UK ID as you would in the UK. Freya Deveney-Kelly (MA In order to obtain a working SORT OUT A VISA International Studies, 2010) Visa, you must prove that you are required to do the job CONSIDER BOOKING YOUR instead of a local person, so It is much RETURN FLIGHTS consider your skills carefully. easier to arrange Jennifer Greaves (BSc something via transfer from GET A HKID CARD Psychology, 2007) a large firm with a presence in Hong Kong than to arrive jobless. SET UP A BANK ACCOUNT I’m aware of people who have spent a year trying to find work. FIND ACCOMMODATION David Greaves (MRes Science If you book a one- and Engineering of BUY A SIM CARD way flight, some airlines might Materials, 2005) challenge you on when you’d be moving on and refuse to fly you. It is a good idea to conduct a physical site visit Freya Deveney-Kelly (MA before settling on a place. For young people International Studies, 2010) seeking trendy and affordable accommodation in the city, places like Sai Ying Pun, Sheung Wan, Kennedy Town are very up and coming. Our company helps with Visa applications. Desiree Ho (LLB Law, 2012) Look into work/holiday Visas if the company does not sponsor them. Alternatively get a foot in the door in the company’s UK branch and Phone SIM then push for a move overseas. cards can be bought Thomas Merritt (BA International Studies with from a ‘7-Eleven’ shop French, 2009) or mobile phone shop. Data packages are available Unlike the UK, you can bargain the rental as well. price of your flat. You normally have to Jennifer Greaves (BSc pay three months’ deposit upfront. Shared Psychology, 2007) apartments are often available on websites such as Craigslist and Gumtree. Jennifer Greaves (BSc Psychology, 2007) For more detailed information on the legalities of moving abroad, consult the Careers Network’s International Work Experience page or the British Consulate-General Hong Kong website. FINDING JOBS Our alumni have pursued a wide range of careers, but there are some key sources that they all advise you use when searching for a job in Hong Kong. Networking skills and making yourself Nowadays known are important skills to websites, Facebook, ensure you’re not just another LinkedIn and other CV in the pile. social media sites provide David Greaves (MRes Science information about most and Engineering of Materials, WEBSITES vacancies. 2005) Desiree Ho (LLB Law, hk.jobsdb.com 2012) www.cpjobs.com www.labour.gov.hk NETWORKING Word of mouth is I still a common way to often find out find jobs in Hong Kong, as about jobs through I’d advise not many job vacancies still go head-hunters. to hesitate using (and unpublished. Alexander Buencamino abusing) your personal Desiree Ho (LLB Law, (MSc Money, Banking networks to get a foot in the 2012) and Finance, door. If you don’t have any, build 1994) them yourself. Thomas Merritt (BA International Studies with French, 2009) RECRUITMENT PUBLICATIONS I usually use Recruit magazine AGENCIES recruitment agents South China Morning and personal connections Post (SCMP) newspaper to find jobs. David Greaves (MRes Science and Engineering of Local Materials, 2005) magazines such as Recruit are good sources to find openings. Desiree Ho (LLB For more information on where to look, use Law, 2012) the TargetJobs Working Abroad pages. WHAT ARE THE KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE RECRUITMENT APPLYING FOR JOBS PROCESSES IN HONG KONG Our alumni talk through some of their COMPARED TO THE UK? WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO experiences of applying for jobs in Hong Kong. MAKE A GOOD IMPRESSION ? DIFFERENCES IN RECRUITMENT PROCESSES DESIRABLE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Generally speaking, large corporations hold There are a string of qualities we look for: several rounds of interviews and set numeracy interpersonal and networking skills, resilience, and/or literacy tests. Small to mid-size curiosity, drive, a work hard/play hard companies just hold one interview. Beware mind-set and self-discipline. that HR representatives can be quite subtle. Thomas Merritt (BA International Studies with They may say that they simply want to ‘chat’ French, 2009) but treat any attempts to get in touch as an invitation for interview! Desiree Ho (LLB Law, 2012) BUSINESS ETIQUETTE CAREERS TO CONSIDER Often local staff will say yes to a request, but actually didn’t understand and were embarrassed to say. It’s important to be A number of foreign grads teach English mindful of this so communicating at work and use the opportunity to learn/perfect remains strong. their Chinese. This is a way in to get a Freya Deveney-Kelly (MA International Visa and to build networks in order to Studies, 2010) move into a different industry. The legal and financial sectors may feel more familiar You should always carry business cards as the British business culture remains with you, and give and receive business influential in these. cards with two hands. Thomas Merritt (BA International Studies with Jennifer Greaves (BSc Psychology, 2007) French, 2009) The importance of “face”, reputation and respect are key aspects of business. This can be reflected in a sometimes arduous internal decision-making process (approval Make the most of the Careers Network (CN). from the top is essential). They can discuss your career options, give Thomas Merritt (BA International Studies with guidance on your CV, conduct mock interviews French, 2009) and much more. Google ‘University of Birmingham Graduate Careers’ for more info. Remember that CN is also available to you for two years after you graduate. HOW TO INTEGRATE So you’ve made your plans, you’ve booked your flights and you’ve found your job…but what should you do when you actually arrive? Our alumni have loads of advice to give you to ensure that you feel a part of Hong Kong society as quickly as possible.
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