Market Insights

Hong Kong’s Fintech sector is set to become a major player in the world’s financial industry. The growth of Fintech is significant, in which the number of FinTech companies based in Hong Kong has seen a rapid increase from 140 in 2016 to 550...

As the tech job sector continues to expand, there is fierce competition between employers to acquire the best talent available. What does top tech talent (‘TTT’) most value most in their work environment? 1. Interesting projects over profit TTT...

Specialists in data science and finance continue to be in demand this year. To win the best talents, it is essential to keep pace with industry insights. Here come three of the top talent trends in 2019! 1. Fintech FinTech is expanding...

The influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has swept across different industries. Many people are terrified of the prospect of robots replacing human and that jobs will be eliminated significant. For the sake of cutting expenses, employers have...

The oldest TV broadcaster in Hong Kong, TVB, has laid off over 100 workers amid company restructuring and digital transformation. TVB was under fire from all sides, including the public and the staff members who criticized TVB as being heartless...

UX designers are highly sought after by many employers nowadays. Have you ever wondered why? Imagine you are meeting someone for the first time. You want to showcase your best qualities and leave a lasting impression, so you would dress nice and...

As more corporations become aware of the importance of IT staff, demand for IT expertise is growing every day. Yet access to IT talents is one of the primary challenges facing Hong Kong. Here are the reasons why it is challenging to access to IT...

Through Big data analytics, hidden patterns and correlations can be uncovered, which drives business growth and success. Therefore, all major corporations attempt to maintain their competitiveness through frequent and in-depth data analysis and...

In the era of big data, it is important to use a suitable software to analyze a big chunk of data with efficacy. The data does not on its own provide decision makers insights. The data must be analyzed and interpreted to derive meaningful value....

Many organizations are in the midst of a sweeping digital transformation. 1) What is Digital Transformation? But what is digital transformation? It is a process to integrate digital technology, including cloud computing, big data, internet of...

While people worry about job displacement caused by AI, business leaders hold an optimistic view. According to a survey conducted by EY, out of 122 business leaders, more than half of respondents believe that AI will have a positive impact on job...

In today’s big data era, data science has unquestionably become a popular and lucrative field. But in case you didn’t know, the discipline of business intelligence is another rising sub-sector in the IT industry, which has attracted many IT...

Many organizations tend to have a bulk of raw data that reside in different operational systems or data sources. The absence of a unified database leads to a time-consuming data-gathering process. Data warehouse is a real godsend to many companies...

The impacts of Blockchain on traditional industry are growing. Apart from logistics and voting as previously discussed, Blockchain also has significant effects on the following industries. 1.  Philanthropy How is charity disrupted by...

Blockchain has swept through the tech industry because it paves the way for safe and secure transactions and provides an alternative to performing our day-to-day tasks more efficiently. It is poised to disrupt more and more industries in the not...

With Blockchain technology sweeping across the tech industry in recent years, many enterprises attempt to figure out how to use distributed ledger technology to be more time- and cost-effective. Blockchain-as-a-service is a golden treasure that is...

Technologies are radically evolving and some of it can be a little scary. Smart Contract is one of those disruptive technologies in recent years that we are all in awe of.   What is Smart Contract? The term “smart contract” was first used by...

I’m sure you have heard of the word “Blockchain” quite often in recent years. But, what exactly is Blockchain? Being the primary infrastructure behind Bitcoin, Blockchain tech is often described as a digital spreadsheet or ledger that keeps records...

Data Science has emerged as an important discipline for business growth in recent years. With corporation’s increasing demand for data analytic specialists, data analytics skill has become a highly sought-after skill. It motivates many IT talents...

Big data has started to play a larger role across sectors nowadays, making professionals with data analytical skills highly sought after. Tempted to pick up a new skill? For newbie data analysts, if you find it difficult to differentiate between...

Imagine you have been working as a programmer for 5 years in the same company. One day, you received a call from a recruiting agency called Venturenix, telling you that your Linkedin profile was sharp and would like to match your qualification with...

When it comes to risky career moves, one must proceed with cautions. Think about the pros and cons, and what you’ll gain or lose if you quit your current job. Whether you are switching employers or industries, these are the key factors that you...

Every year, Glassdoor releases a report based on each job’s overall satisfaction in the US. Data Scientist warranted the second place two years in a row. The score is determined by key factors such as the number of job openings, the job...

When most candidates walk out of a job interview, they either felt that they nailed the interview, or completely bombed it. It might be the tricky questions asked by the hiring manager or the longer-than-expected interview that make you feel...

Despite the high demand of IT talents, people come and go in the industry and IT professionals tend to be replaced pretty quickly. What are some of the reasons behind this phenomenon? Old skill sets become irrelevant The skill sets once deemed...

In the ultra-digital age, the importance of technical know-how is self-explanatory. According to a recent survey conducted by career-recruiting website Glassdoor, 4 out of 10 highest paying jobs in the US are IT and digital-related, including UX...

How frustrating it is to have a perfect candidate to reject your job offer, while you are doing everything right and he/she seems ready to jump on board anytime? Truth be told, most job seekers are willing to attend as many interviews as possible...

A lot of companies handle their candidates’ job seeking experiences very carefully to protect their employer branding. But do you know if the recruitment firm that you are using is doing this part of your mandate for you? Recruitment firm – Sales...

In most cases, a candidate that is searching for a job with the help of recruiters would usually think that more help is better. The more recruiting agencies they use, the more job opportunities would show up. The more you reach out, the more...

When a recruiter asks for your currently salary, do you hesitate? It’s not uncommon as we take our time and utter our value in terms of dollars to the recruiter. After that candidates state their self-worth; also in terms of the dollar. Either way,...

What if you were told, that recruiters are the face of your company? The first person that give the candidate’s first image is not your reception, in most cases are your recruiter. As a company, you need staff. You have your own channels. But there...

A lot of IT job seekers would ask which IT sectors should they build their career in to stay on top of the game. One thing that we had observed and found interesting was that there were a lot of IT candidates in middle to senior positions enjoying...

A lot of corporations think that the only thing they need from recruitment firms are candidates. This is only one basic function of a recruitment firm. If they can’t find candidates for their clients, they would not be able to survive in this...

A naked resignation requires enormous courage because of the uncertainty about your future career prospect. Leaving a job that you dread is a bold step, but taking a break for a prolonged period of time is even bolder. How can you explain the gap...

Along the road getting a new job, you will be asked what your salary expectation is. At a job interview, what is the best way to ask for a salary increment than the previous job without being aggressive? If you knew your potential employer has a...

HKMA Chief Executive Norman Chan Tak-lam discussed the future of banking in front of the press and emphasize that banking and technology must converge sooner rather than later to meet rising aspirations and demand from customers. The move from...

Sourcing resumes is not the sole job description of recruiter. One of the most important functions of recruitment is to ensure the candidates are disclosing the truth and real expectations, thereby warranting the right talent for the right client....

Imagine going to office every day and dealing with snobbish colleagues who readily settle without contributing any new ideas in the workplace. They get in the way of the more ambitious team members and thwart the progress of ongoing projects....

Talent forecast is important because failing to do so would lead to a hiring crisis where the HR department must act in a state of urgency to fill the vacancy. When such situations arise, and a position needs to be filled urgently, the hard skills...

“What should I have for dinner tonight?” “Which route should I take to work today?” We come across mundane problems every day, and we tend to solve them with ease. Nevertheless, do you consider yourself as quick and efficient problem-solver? The...

Imagine your friend, John, tell you about a decent-paying job offer they’ve received as a data scientist. You may wonder, “what does that mysterious job exactly entail?” In today’s mainstream tech industry, Data Science is certainly gaining the...

Women are the” secret sauce” of e-Commerce giant Alibaba Group. Its founder Jack Ma once said, “Women has great tuition and sensitivity, making them great leaders.” The role of women in the tech industry is evolving, and a good mix of men and women...

With the abundance of overachievers out there, a bachelor degree is merely a minimum threshold for securing a decent job these days. How to make yourself stand out? In reality, employers’ attentions have shifted from candidates’ hard skills to...

Excellent communication skills is essential to workplace success. There is a common misconception that good communication skills is all about being able to convey information to people clearly and positively, so messages can be understood and...