• Career Forum for Postgraduates: From Academic to Business
• Be Your Own Boss
• The World of Work
• Further Studies Abroad
• Acquiring Work Experience

Career Forum for Postgraduates: From Academic to Business
(co-organised by the Postgraduate Student Association)
12:45 – 2:00 p.m., 13 March
Shaw Podium

Postgraduates who aspire to work in the commercial sector are invited to join this forum to better understand ways to transfer your expertise in different businesses. Our speakers will share their personal career planning experience, highlight the competitive edge of postgraduates and provide practical job-search tips.

Speakers:

• Mr C.Y Geng, Chairman of Hong Kong Association of Mainland Graduates and CEO of EastSpider.com
• Dr Li Jianhui, Deputy General Manager of Department, Corporate Management Department, COSCO International Holdings Ltd.
• Dr William Lo, Vice Chairman and Managing Director & CFO, I T Apparels Ltd
• Ms Lydia Woo, Desk Quant (Associate), Equity Derivatives Trading, Standard Chartered Bank (HK) Limited

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Be Your Own Boss
12:30 – 4:00 p.m., 11 March 2008,
Shaw Podium

Have a sound business idea but don’t know how to make it real? Come to find out the support that is available to young people who wish to transform their business ideas into reality. Information on mentorship scheme, advisory service and interest-free loan schemes is available.

• Youth Business Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
• Support and Consultation Centre for SMEs, Trade and Industry Department, HKSAR
• eBay

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The World of Work
12:30 – 4:00 p.m., 11-14 March 2008
Shaw Podium

According to John Holland, the psychologist who developed the best known and widely research theory of career choice, job types can be divided into six major categories: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. People working in an environment similar to their personality type are more likely to be successful and satisfied. Come to talk to representatives from different sectors to learn about what opportunities exist.

Commerce and Industry (on 11 March 2007)
ACCA Hong Kong
AICI Hong Kong Chapter
CFA Institute
Direct Selling Association of Hong Kong
Estate Agents Authority Hong Kong Securities Institute
The Association for Project Management
The Association of Accredited Advertising Agencies of Hong Kong
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
The Chartered Institute of Marketing, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers
The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries
The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Social Services (on 12 March 2007)
Amnesty International Hong Kong Section
Autism Partnership
Eco Association
Haven of Hope Christian Service
Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association
Methodist Centre
Suen Mei Speech & Hearing Centre
The Nesbitt Centre
Youth Outreach

Civil Service (on 12 March 2007)
Administrative Service Division, Civil Service Bureau
Census and Statistics Department
Correctional Services Department
General Grades Office, Civil Service Bureau
Government Flying Services
Hong Kong Police
Immigration Department
Inland Revenue Department

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Further Studies Abroad
12:30 – 4:00 p.m., 13 March 2008
Shaw Podium

You have a love of your subject and a desire to study it further? You need to study a higher degree to achieve your career goals? You believe that a postgraduate qualification will give you an edge? If you answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions and are considering to pursue postgraduate studies outside Hong Kong, the following organizations will provide you with useful information.

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Acquiring Work Experience
12:30 – 4:00 p.m., 13 March 2008
Shaw Podium

Work experience provides a great chance to get a taste of a real job and see what skills you may need in the world of work. Career-related experiences can be acquired through internships, part-time or temporary jobs, volunteering, and extracurricular activities. Working as an intern, part-time employee or volunteer will substantially increase your hiring potential for future career opportunities. The following organisations offer work experience, paid and unpaid.

Internships and Work Holiday
Amway Hong Kong Limited
Hong Kong Association of Mainland Graduates
Hong Kong Overseas Studies Centre
Immigration New Zealand
The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB)

Voluntary Opportunities
Asian Outreach Hong Kong Ltd. - ActionLove
Care for Your Heart
Chain of Charity Movement
Hok Yau Club
Hong Kong Workers' Health Centre
Junior Achievement Hong Kong
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (Hong Kong)
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong
Agency for Volunteer Service

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