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 http://career.ust.hk South China Morning Post (printed version and website) http://www. scmp.com http://www. scmp.com Other jobsites, e.g. http://www.jobsdb.com, http://www.monster.com, http://www.careertimes.comhttp://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/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