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Written by: Xiaobin Bin
2020-02-28 08:00
Last updated: 2020-02-28 08:00Affected by the new coronavirus epidemic commonly known as "Wuhan Pneumonia", all universities and colleges in Hong Kong are suspended from classes and online learning, while disrupting the recruitment plans of some companies.
When a human resources consultant accepted the interview of "Hong Kong 01", he said that this year's market is challenging for all job seekers. Fresh people may face greater challenges. Some companies may prefer to hire experienced candidates. Not hiring fresh graduates for the time being, wait and see for half a year before planning; for many companies or taking online video interviews, it is recommended that candidates still pay attention to clothing and dress, even if the online video interview, the environment must be dignified Suitable.
Hong Kong Baptist University continued to host an online career expo this year, with more than 50 companies participating, providing more than 200 vacancies for graduating HKBU students.
This year's environment is challenging for all job seekers
According to the development of the current epidemic, Hong Kong's economic environment has been greatly affected. Yang Shuoshuo, chief executive of human resources consulting company KOS International, said that the overall environment this year will be challenging for all job seekers. The recruitment procedures and interviews of some companies have been affected by the epidemic, and they cannot even Done successfully.
Regarding the employment market this year, Yang Shuoshuo described that the reality is that companies are still hiring, while reducing staff and reducing redundant staff. However, she also pointed out that some companies may prefer to hire experienced candidates first, and do not hire fresh graduates for the time being. Wait and see for half a year, depending on the environment at that time.
She also pointed out that video interviews are currently very popular, so candidates should not be taken lightly. To make a video interview suggestion, first find a suitable space without interference, and secondly, the background of the space must not be too cluttered and casual. During the interview, you must be well-dressed, serious and serious, and not too casual.
Human resources consulting company chief executive Yang Shuoshuo said that this year's overall environment is challenging for all job seekers. (Image from KOS International website)
Traditional companies are starting to adopt technology tools for recruitment
Mai Yanping, director of professional planning, also said that there are differences in the recruitment procedures of different companies. The company may require students to conduct online interviews immediately, or schedule another interview after the expo. Regarding the current market conditions, she believes that young students can adapt to ecological changes, and traditional companies are beginning to use technology tools for recruitment purposes.
Mai Yanping quoted the consultant company as saying that the current market situation is still not too "grey", in fact, it is dangerous and different industries are "shuffling". Information technology, medical services, e-commerce and other industries are continuing to develop.
Hong Kong Baptist University continued to host an online career expo this year, with more than 50 companies participating, providing more than 200 vacancies for graduating HKBU students. (Provided by HKBU)
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To assist students, HKBU will continue to host online career expos this year, with participating companies mainly from public relations and media. In response to the impact of the epidemic, the school expanded the online expo this year, and selected more than 50 companies from innovative technology, public relations and marketing, property management, scientific research certification, trade, medical services and the arts industry to participate in the expo, providing more than 200 Vacancies.
HKBU Online Career Expo to be held from 3 to 5 next month
The Expo will be held from March 3rd to 5th. The platform accepts HKBU student registration from the beginning of February, and can start uploading personal resumes and video resumes. As of the morning of February 27, 470 students have registered.
The online expo platform supports real-time text and video dialogues. Participating companies will set up virtual recruitment exhibition booths. Employers will also set up online hours. Students can inquire and apply immediately, and even conduct online interviews and exchanges. In addition, employers can browse student resumes, actively select and invite suitable candidates to participate in interviews. According to the school, last year's students who participated generally had 1-3 interview opportunities.
From left: Deng Yiyi, Assistant Counselor of Student Affairs of HKBU, and Mai Yanping, Director of Professional Planning. (Photo by Yun Xiaobin)
Real-time online support from 6 professional consultants
The HKBU Expo this year arranged 6 professional consultants to provide real-time online support to provide students with professional advice and online application precautions. Deng Yiyi, assistant counselor of the Student Affairs Office of the University of Hong Kong, said that the traditional entity professional expo has not yet been abandoned. If the epidemic situation passes, I hope to hold it as usual in May and June this year, and there are still more than 120 companies that still want to participate.
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