Excerpted from the Hong Kong Career Guide

Job Search Overview

The most effective ways to find employment in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region are through the use of online resources, local newspaper classifieds, job/field-related trade magazines and recruitment agents/headhunters. Internet job search resources are by far the easiest way to find suitable jobs and the most convenient way to reach potential employers. Jobseekers can gain free access to online job websites and recruiters to search for jobs under categories of interest. They can customize searches with desired parameters such as salary and position title. In addition, jobseekers can conduct employer research and visit company websites to research organizations, browse job listings and apply online. Résumé/CV postings and job databases allow jobseekers to receive, via email, ‘Job Alerts’ that fall within chosen categories. Those looking for jobs can also attend virtual and live career/job fairs.

Online Job Sites

ClassifiedPost
http://www.classifiedpost.com/ (English)
ClassifiedPost is one of the leading job search and recruiting portals in Hong Kong. Together with the printed version, published by South China Morning Post, ClassifiedPost boasts more employment advertisements than any similar resource in Asia. This website has recorded some four million web page views per month and an average of 50,000 job alert emails are sent out each week. It is one of the traditional sources of job postings for the government, public organizations and education organizations.

Government Employment Resources

Government Vacancies Enquiry System
http://www.csb.gov.hk/ (English)
Maintained by the Civil Service Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, this inquiry system offers online searching and access to a range of civil and non-civil service vacancies in various government agencies. Job applications via the Internet are available for selected positions. Dates and updates on the Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test are also available.

Internships

Careers Education and Placement Center at the University of Hong Kong (CEPC) 
http://www.hku.hk/cepc/ (English)
Career education programs and recruitment talks are sponsored annually by Careers Education and Placement Center at the University of Hong Kong. Although these are primarily meant to meet the employment needs of Hong Kong University graduates, this office may be a good starting point for young graduates seeking information about upcoming career events aimed at a more general audience. A full list of current events is available on the CEPC website.

The Careers Education and Placement Center
3/F Wong Chuang Lai Wah Building
Meng Wah Complex
The University of Hong Kong
Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2859-2314
Fax: +852 2559-5238
Email: careers@hku.hk

Staffing Agencies and Temporary Help Firms

Gemini Personnel Limited
http://www.gemini.com.hk/ (English)
Gemini Personnel is one of Hong Kong’s leading recruitment companies handling temporary as well as permanent staffing needs. Established in 1983, the Gemini Group has several offices in Hong Kong. The Gemini Temp Center is dedicated to meeting the temporary staffing needs of Hong Kong’s multinational companies. There is a steady demand for experienced secretarial personnel, receptionists, Chinese word processors, contract information technicians and translators. Temporary, contract and part-time assignments are updated weekly.

Gemini Personnel Limited
6/F, ING Tower, 308 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 3552-9139 / 3552-9129
Email: gemhq@gemini.com.hk

Executive Recruiters and Search Firms

Eastwood Consultants Limited
http://www.eastwoodasia.com (English)
Founded in 2000, Eastwood Consultants Limited specializes in the provision of executive search and general recruitment within Greater China and Asia regions. It provides decision makers with resources to recruit high-performing individuals who are capable of delivering immense value to an organization's growth and profitability. Over the years Eastwood has been the executive search partner of choice for Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations and listed companies in Hong Kong and Mainland China, as well as Hong Kong-based enterprises.

Eastwood Consultants Limited
Suite 1509-10, Tower Two
Times Square
1 Matheson Street
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2203-4021
Fax: +852 2403-6022
Email: info@eastwoodasia.com

Newspapers that Publish Job Advertisements

South China Morning Post 
http://www.scmp.com (English)
The South China Morning Post is the leading provider of English-language news and business information on Hong Kong and, to a certain extent, China. Its ‘Career’ section for jobseekers publishes professional and business association directories, learning resources and legislation resources. In addition, it offers résumé/CV writing tips as well as career advice. The newspaper is published daily.

South China Morning Post
G/F-3/F
1 Leighton Road
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2565-2222
Fax: +852 2811-1048
Email: info@scmp.com

This is just a short sample of what you’ll find in over 100 pages of information in the complete Hong Kong Guide.