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Career Talk for MSc Econ Students

Career Talk for MSc Econ Students. By Cheryl Lee Student Counselor Career Center 6 Nov 2006. FAQs. 1. Where are the jobs? 2. What are the commonly used assessment tools by employers? 3. How we can help you? 4. Other useful resources

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Career Talk for MSc Econ Students

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  1. Career Talk for MSc Econ Students By Cheryl Lee Student Counselor Career Center 6 Nov 2006

  2. FAQs • 1. Where are the jobs? • 2. What are the commonly used assessment tools by employers? • 3. How we can help you? • 4. Other useful resources • 5. Immigration policies regarding non-local students working in HK

  3. Where are the jobs? • JIJIS (Joint Institution Job Information System) http://jijis.org.hk • Career Center website (Job Bank – Jobs not posted on JIJIS)http://career.ust.hk • South China Morning Post (printed version and website)http://www. scmp.com • Other jobsites, e.g. http://www.jobsdb.com, http://www.monster.com , http://www.careertimes.com • Company websites • Hidden job markets

  4. What are the commonly used assessment tools by employers? • Paper screening – Resume/Cover Letter/Application Form • Aptitude test – numerical & verbal reasoning • Written test – essay writing, case study • Personality test • Interview - phone - video conferencing - face-to-face (one-on-one, panel, group) • In-tray exercise • Group discussion • Assessment centre • Reception/lunch/firm visit

  5. How we can help you? • Recruitment talks and job fairs • Career Education Programs • Career consultation http://career.ust.hk

  6. Other useful resources • Fellow classmates • Faculty members • MSSS • Friends & relatives

  7. Immigration policies regarding non-local students working in Hong Kong http://www.info.gov.hk/immd/ > Public Forms: 1D ( C ) 946 for mainland students 1D 939A for overseas students Upcoming event co-organized with MSSS on latest immigration policies 24 Nov 2006 Watch out for our email announcement and join us!

  8. Thank You Cheryl.Lee@ust.hk

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