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POSTGRADUATE CAREER DAY 2014 CAREER TALK FOR MPHIL AND PHD STUDENTS PART II: HOW TO PREPARE FOR NON-ACADEMIC JOBS
Date : 7 March 2014 (Friday) Time : 5:00 pm 6:30 pm Venue : Wang Gungwu Lecture Hall, Graduate House
Speaker: Ms. Jaime Fung, Director of Careers and Placement
Outline
Economic Outlook
Postgraduate Employment Situation 2013
Non Academic Career Preparation
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Economic Outlook
Economic Outlook Overall
Global projected growth :
3% in 2014 and 3.9% in 2015
Mild improvement expected in 2014-15
Strengthened during the 2nd half 2013
Source: International Monetary Fund Slide 4 of 36
Economic Outlook Global
1.9% in 2013 ~2.8% in 2014
USA**
~1.0% in 2014 ~1.4% in 2015
Euro Area**
~2.25% in 2014- 15
UK**
~ 1.7% in 2014 ~ 1.0% in 2015
Japan**
Benefit from stronger external demand in advanced economies and China
Emerging Market & Developing Economies**
Source: International Monetary Fund Slide 5 of 36
Economic Outlook China / HK
Forecast 7.5% in 2014-15 Continues to be important anchor for the world economy Economic reforms in a wide range of areas to be deepened Strong underlying fundamentals + new potential unleashed by reforms = long term growth sustainability
China^
Forecast 3.4% in 2014 ~ 3% growth Q3 2013 YOY (vs 1.5% in 2012) Low unemployment rate: 3.2% Strong local consumption + tourist spending (retail sales ~11.6% growth YOY in the first 11 months 2013) More infrastructure and land development projects
Hong Kong^^
^ Source: HK Economy Special Topic, HKSAR ^^ Source: HKTDC Research 28 Jan 2014
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Postgraduate Employment Situation 2013
2013 Postgraduates Employment*
Employment Situation
* PG Survey, data were as at Feb 2014 subject to final compilation
99.7%
99.7%
99.0%
98.5%
98.2%
97.2%
99.0%
98.9%
98.0%
2013
2012
2011
2013
2012
2011
2013
2012
2011
TPG
RP
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Ove
rall
PG
Employment rate
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2013 Postgraduates Employment*
Employment Sector (2013)
* PG Survey, data were as at Feb 2014 subject to final compilation
Employment Sector (2012) 8.2%
29.8%
13.3%
48.8%
TPG 3.7%
59.2% 7.0
%
30.1%
RPG 6.0%
44.3% 10.2
%
39.6%
Overall PG
Government
Education
Community, Social & Personal Services
Commerce & Industry
8.7%
32.6%
6.2%
52.5%
TPG 4.1%
62.0%
9.2%
24.7%
RPG 6.2%
48.1% 7.8
%
37.8%
Overall PG
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2013 Postgraduates Employment* Commerce & Industry: Industries, Positions & Companies
* PG Survey, data were as at Feb 2014 subject to final compilation
Employment Industry TPG RPG Overall
2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 % % % % % %
Civil Service 8.7% 8.2% 4.1% 3.7% 6.2% 6.0% Education 32.6% 29.7% 62.0% 59.2% 48.1% 44.5%
Community, Social & Personal Services 6.2% 13.3% 9.2% 7.0% 7.8% 10.2% Agriculture & Fishery 0.4% - - - 0.2% -
Business Services 24.0% 26.9% 5.5% 3.7% 14.2% 15.4% Construction 1.2% 0.4% 0.7% 0.7% 1.0% 0.5%
Electricity, Gas & Steam - - - - - -
Engineering, Architectural & Technical Services 22.3% 19.0% 5.5% 7.0% 13.5% 13.1%
Financial Institutions 0.8% 0.4% 3.0% 6.5% 1.9% 3.4% Hospitality & Tourism Services - - - - - -
Insurance - - - 1.1% - 0.5% Manufacturing 0.4% 0.7% 5.2% 6.3% 2.9% 3.4%
Mining & Quarrying - - 0.4% - 0.2% - Real Estate - - 0.7% 0.4% 0.4% 0.2%
Trading / Marketing / Retailing - 0.7% 0.7% 2.9% 0.4% 1.8% Transport, Storage & Communication - - 0.7% 1.1% 0.4% 0.5%
Miscellaneous 3.4% 0.7% 2.3% 0.4% 2.8% 0.5% Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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2013 Postgraduates Employment*
Time taken to Secure Employment (2013 May 2014 Feb)
* PG Survey, data were as at Feb 2014 subject to final compilation
May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb
TPG 2013 35.6% 49.3% 64.9% 78.0% 92.2% 97.1% 98.5% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
RPG 2013 47.0% 50.8% 59.5% 70.8% 80.5% 88.1% 94.1% 97.8% 99.5% 100.0%
Total PG 2013 41.0% 50.0% 62.3% 74.6% 86.7% 92.8% 96.4% 99.0% 99.7% 100.0%
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Employment Destination
Employment Destination
TPG RPG Overall PG 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012
% % % % % % Hong Kong 98.60% 98.40% 87.50% 85.60% 92.80% 91.90% Mainland China 0.90% 0.40% 9.30% 9.50% 5.30% 4.90% USA 0.80% 1.80% 0.40% 0.90% Other Asian Countries 0.50% 0.40% 1.60% 1.50% 1.10% 0.90% Others 0.40% 0.20% Canada 0.40% 0.70% 0.20% 0.40% Macau 0.40% 0.20% Other European Countries 0.30% 0.20% UK 0.40% 0.30% 0.20% 0.20% Australia 0.30% 0.20%
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Non-Academic Jobs by 2013 RPGs
MPhil Architecture Department Organisation Post
Real Estate & Construction China Everbright Securities (HK) Ltd Research Associate Real Estate & Construction Henderson Assistant Quantity Surveyor Real Estate & Construction HKSAR - Government Records Service - Public
Records Office Research Assistant
Real Estate & Construction Langdon & Seah Hong Kong Limited Surveyor Real Estate & Construction Nan Fung Group Management Trainee Real Estate & Construction New World Development Company Limited Management Trainee Real Estate & Construction Savills Management Trainee MPhil Arts
School Organisation Post Chinese Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited Administrator English Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited Relationship Manager Humanities AO Vertical Art Space Gallery Coordinator Humanities Talent2 Consultant Humanities TVB Archiving Assistant Modern Languages & Chinese Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co. Ltd. Assistant Project Manager
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Non-Academic Jobs by 2013 RPGs
MPhil Engineering Department Organisation Post
Civil Engineering Atkins China Limited Graduate Engineer Civil Engineering Gammon Construction Limited Assistant Engineer Computer Science Cluster Technology Limited Software Engineer Computer Science Facebook Inc Software Engineer Computer Science Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd Research Assistant Computer Science Infoware Systems Limited Application Support
Technician Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Marks and Clerk Trainee Patent Attorney
Mechanical Engineering Meinhardt Graduate Engineer MPhil Medicine
School / Department Organisation Post Anatomy Europharm Laboratories Co Ltd. Registration Officer Biochemistry GlaxoSmithKline Limited Clinical Research Associate Nursing Hospital Authority Registered Nurse Nursing The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation Research Officer Orthopaedics & Traumatology K.Wah Construction Materials Ltd. Management Associate Public Health Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd Regulatory Affairs Associate Surgery Johnson & Johnson (Hong Kong) Ltd. Sales Executive
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Non-Academic Jobs by 2013 RPGs
MPhil Science School / Department Organisation Post
Biological Sciences Business Online (Hong Kong) Limited Programmer Biological Sciences CP Merchandising Co Ltd Sales and Marketing Officer Biological Sciences HKID Gallery Marketing Director Biological Sciences Vita Soy International Holding Ltd Research technologist Mathematics Hong Kong Jockey Club Trading Solution Analyst Physics Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Research Engineer Statistics & Actuarial Science Fresenius Medical Care Asia-Pacific Ltd Business Analyst Statistics & Actuarial Science Hospital Authority Research Officer MPhil Social Sciences
Department Organisation Post Sociology Share Asia Pacific Limited Sales operation officer
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Non-Academic Jobs by 2013 RPGs
PhD Architecture Department Organisation Post
Real Estate & Construction HKSAR - Housing Department / Housing Authority Landscape Architect Real Estate & Construction Wealthy Gate Architects & Associates Limited Founder PhD Engineering
Major / Department Organisation Post Civil Engineering AECOM Project Engineer Civil Engineering Apkiss Graduate Engineer Civil Engineering Meinhardt Research engineer Computer Science Crufter Technology Limited Senior System Engineer Computer Science Deacons Legal Assistant Computer Science E-waller Consulting Consultant Computer Science Morgan Stanley Associate Electrical & Electronic Engineering
CCID Consulting Co., Ltd. Analyst
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital Limited Medical Physicist
Mechanical Engineering Hong Kong Productivity Council Associate Consultant
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Non-Academic Jobs by 2013 RPGs
PhD Medicine School / Department Organisation Post
Anatomy Life Technologies Limited Sales Representative Biochemistry Life Technologies Limited Technical Sales Specialist Biochemistry Ling Chi Medicine Company (Hong Kong) Limited Quality Control Manager Chinese Medicine Shenzhen The 8th Peoples' Hospital Doctor Medicine Hospital Authority Medical Officer Orthopaedics & Traumatology Innosetech Founder Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Roche Hong Kong Limited Associate Scientific Medical Liaison
Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital Associate Consultant
Public Health United Medical Limited Managing Director Psychiatry Decision Resources Group Analyst Surgery Hospital Authority Doctor Surgery Hospital Authority Houseman
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Non-Academic Jobs by 2013 RPGs
PhD Science School / Department Organisation Post
Biological Sciences Fluidigm Corporation Field Application Specialist Biological Sciences SGS Hong Kong Limited Sensor Service Executive Chemistry SGS Hong Kong Limited Chemical analyst Chemistry The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology
Research Institute Engineer
Chemistry The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel
Research Associate
Earth Sciences Dragon Mining Consulting Limited Geologist Mathematics HKSAR - Education Bureau Senior School Development
Officer Statistics & Actuarial Science China Securities (International) Finance Holding
Company Limited Senior Associate
PhD Social Sciences
Major / Department Organisation Post Psychology Hospital Authority Psychologist Psychology Queen Mary Hospital Clinical Psychologist Social Work and Social Administration
Global Education Centre Marketing Assistant
Social Work and Social Administration
HKSAR - Hong Kong Police Force Officer
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What do you need to KNOW?
Non-Academic Career Preparation
Understanding the Reality
Proud of current academic / research achievement Superior academic standing higher expectation of jobs Mature personality and strong in your field / major
RPgs
Though there are jobs that require PG qualification, a lot more do not
qualification (PG) may not be advantageous (same rank, same pay) However, job search should also cover openings for UG candidates Be flexible to accept the first job at an entry / trainee level Regard the entry level job an opportunity to use your talent, knowledge and skills to make a contribution and to demonstrate your professionalism and potential Employers will focus on job performance more than education which will become less important over time
Reality
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Adaptability Analytical Communication Computer literacy Creativity Critical Thinking
Can Do /
Drive
Global Perspectives
Independence vs. Inter-
dependence Initiative Inquisitive Interpersonal
(EQ / AQ) Judgment Language
Leadership Learning Attitude
Motivational
Fit Open
Mindedness Organisation Planning Positive thinking
Presentation Problem Solving Team Work Technical Trustworthiness
/ integrity
Understanding the company /
industry
Most of these competencies could be developed through your studies, research projects, extra-curricular activities, internship/part-time experience, social interactions, etc.
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Understanding Common Selection Criteria
Academic Result
Overseas Mainland
GPA Award Scholarship
Part-time/ Intern Full-time experience before PG studies
Technical skills Researches & Publication (key highlights)
Volunteering Competitions Student Associations
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Understanding Yourself: GAPS Grid Where am I What Matters
Own View
ABILITIES How I see myself? SWOTs (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) What factors contributed to my success / failure in the past? What additional skills would be helpful to me to accomplish what matters to me?
GOALS & VALUES What matters to me? What are my most important goals, values and interests? What motivates me vs. what is most demotivating? What do I find rewarding? What inspires me to do my best? What would make work more fulfilling? What gives me the greatest sense of satisfaction?
View PERCEPTIONS How others see me?
What do other people say about me? What do other people think of my strengths and weaknesses in terms of competencies, style, attitude and impact? To what do other people attribute my successes and failures?
SUCCESS FACTORS/STANDARDS What matters to others? How I and others define success in my role? What do others expect from me? What competencies are required to achieve my objectives? What competencies & attitude are required of the future role / career I want to pursue? How are those factors changing? What social norms and organisational values am I expected to follow?
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Understanding the Job Market
Daily e-mail Announcement Read the details!! http://www.careers.hku.hk/news
JIJIS http://www.jijis.org.hk
NETjobs http://www.careers.hku.hk/netjobs
Job Market http://hk.jobsdb.com
http://www.classifiedpost.com
http://www.ctgoodjobs.hk
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Non Academic Job Opportunities
Government Jobs
NGOs
Private Sector / Social Enterprise / Entrepreneur
Industry / Sector
Technology Manufacturing Engineering Banking / Financial Services Insurance Market Research Healthcare / Pharmaceutical FMCGs Educational (Mkt, BD, Advisory / Consultant)
Job Functions
Human Resources Accounting / Finance IT Logistics / Supply Chain Customer Services Sales & Business Development Marketing / PR Product Design / Development Quality Assurance / Certification Risk Management
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What do you need to DO?
Non-Academic Career Preparation
Brushing Up On Your Skills & Competencies
Get connected with employers Attend recruitment talks, industry seminars, CEO talks
Keep abreast of latest commercial / industry updates Read newspapers, magazines, business Journals (McKinsey, HBR, etc.)
Network with Professionals
Join professional societies / bodies / organisations
Connect with Alumni (LinkedIn)
Attend Careers Fair
Website: http://cedars.hku.hk/careersfair
Click: What to prepare Slide 27 of 36
Brushing Up On Your Skills & Competencies
Attend workshops / events offered by CEDARS CV & Cover Letter Writing
Interview Skills
Impromptu Talk & Presentation Skills
CV Clinic and Mock Interview
Business Communication & Etiquette
Group Discussion
Case Presentation
Industry Talks
Alumni Sharing
Small Talk Circles (STCs) Slide 28 of 36
Some Reflecting Questions
How employers think today?
Why employers may not be hiring you?
What employers are looking for and why they would hire you?
How you want to come across to employers?
How to show employers who you really are?
and are the type of person they want?
How to reinforce the impression you want to make before, during, and after an interview?
A. Kay (2013)
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Exercise
Think about career and workplace in general: What specific qualities do I want to exhibit? How do I want to be seen? What beliefs and attitudes do I want to convey? What
my motto? How do I want others to feel in my presence? How do I want to approach problems, people, and opportunities?
A. Kay (2013)
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Exercise
Think about the actual work you do: What are my top skills (strengths) and talents that I bring to an employer? Things you actually do, enjoy doing them, and do better than anything else
What knowledge will I bring to a job and employer? What you have accumulated throughout the past years that has led to your expertise, and the subjects and theories you know about.
What experience and expertise do I bring to an employer? By industry, job functions or general area of expertise
A. Kay (2013)
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What NEXT?
Non-Academic Career Preparation
Proactively Seek for Advice & Support
What type of professions / positions may suit your style and personality?
Personality Profiling Your natural preference MBTI (~HK$200) http://www.myersbriggs.org
Prospect Planner (Free) http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Pplanner
Profiling for Success (Free) http://www.cedars.hku.hk/showext.php?id=cp Personal Development Assessments
A personality test called Type Dynamics Indicator
A learning style test called Learning Style Indicator
Aptitude Tests (commonly used by employers) Verbal
Numerical
Abstract reasoning
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Proactively Seek for Advice & Support
Make Best Use of Resources & Services in CEDARS: One-on-one Consultation
Career & Placement Full Time Staff
Roster at Help Desk + by appointment
Honorary Career Advisors
Experienced professionals from HR and industries: by appointment
Career Coaching and Guidance on Career planning and preparation
Review of CV / cover letter
Mock interview
Discussion / choice of industry / job opportunities
Workplace tips
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Contact Us
3/F Meng Wah Complex, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
2859 2314
http://www.careers.hku.hk
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