What does it take to start a career in compliance?
The Legal and Compliance field has been a highly sought after job function within Hong Kong since 2008/2009 and that trend seems to be continuing with Legal and Compliance job advertising growing at a rate of between 30-40% year on year.
Interview tips from the Pursuit of Happiness
Recently a close friend of mine asked me for interview advice. As we all know, nailing the interview is the key factor to making a positive career move.
Employer Branding on Social Media: 4 Strategies that…
‘A brand is no longer what we tell the consumer it is - it is what consumers tell each other it is.’ - Scott Cook
5 Interview Techniques That Actually Work
Have you ever felt that, after interviewing a person, you are still not entirely sure if they are the right fit for the role and your company? If so, it might be because you are using “old” interview techniques.
Attracting and Retaining Talent: Top Reasons why…
We all know how important hiring the right talent is to your business - employing talented professionals is consistently a prominent leadership challenge. How to attract, retain and develop the best talent is also the challenge that most organisations feel least equipped to deal with.
From Audit to Investment Banking – How to Bridge the…
The desire to make the transition from audit and accounting into investment banking is not a new trend.
Employees in Hong Kong find Annual Performance Review…
17 July 2018: New research by global professional services recruiter, Morgan McKinley found that employees in Hong Kong are not satisfied with the traditional, annual performance review adopted by their companies.
When to Make the Move from a Big 4
Working within the Big 4 is the goal of many accountants.
How to write a financial services CV, with template
Advice on the format and preparation of a financial services CV from Morgan McKinley's financial services recruiters plus a downloadable template.
4 things to consider before accepting a family office…
The last three years have seen a proliferation of family offices in Hong Kong and China, inspired by the growth of high net worth Chinese entrepreneurs and perhaps the fear inherent in the Chinese saying, ‘wealth does not pass three generations’.
Top competencies for procurement professionals
Interviews aren’t supposed to be an interrogation, they’re an excellent opportunity for you to relay your competencies.