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  1. #1

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    Job Opportunity

    Hi,

    Firstly, great forum with excellent and helpful information. Just a little introduction, I am currently in my last year in uni studying Information Technology. I have always been very keen to work in Hong Kong.

    I would just like to ask whether there would be any suitable jobs for someone like me? I understand experience in the industry may help but if possible I would really like to move to HK after I graduate. I'm born and raised in Sydney, but my parents come from China, I am able to speak fluent Cantonese and English. However I am unable to write Chinese and can only read very little Chinese which I think isn't worth mentioning. Are my chances good in finding a job in HK after I graduate and will it be very hard for me to get a work visa?

    Your input and thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

    Regards,

    Jay


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    Hi Jay,

    the best thing you can do is decided if you can afford the time and money to actually come to Hong Kong for a couple of months...before you get here prepare a good cv, send it off to some companies you would like to work for with a cover letter, and also start to apply for some positions via job websites such as jobsdb.com, monster.com.hk etc etc...I did this, but I also got a 'Working Holiday Visa' which all Aussies can do, I found that it made getting interviews easier if you can work in HK, even if its only for a couple of months, companies are more likely to offer you a job, as the won't have to sponsor you right away!!! IT, is different to the industry I am in, and I imagine its easier, so why not do a bit of research into the above and see what you can find out....good luck


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    Thank you very much for your reply! Some great information, I have relatives in HK so I should be able to stay with them while I job hunt, but it is good to know that there are opportunities for a graduate. Thanks once again!

    Keep the replies coming please!


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    learning chinese

    I think anyone can learn chinese. Similiar you, I move to the US at a very young age. I can speak chinese fluently. My written and reading is not that good. Because I keep learning from reading and everywhere, my chinese improve so much. I can read newspaper, books, and magazine now. I know so many words. Later on, I'll be good in writing too. The best way to learn chinese is to learn how to read first from newspaper and magazine. I always ask ppls if I don't know a word. Now I am worry my English is getting worse