career research questions

The career field

• duties, hours of work, holidays
• physical and social demands, travel requirements (or opportunities)
• employment opportunities in HK, China, the world
• salary and other benefits
• potential for promotion
• important core competencies

The company

• company size and structure
• reputation/status of the company
• corporate culture
• office atmosphere
• company policies on hiring of women, expatriates, etc.
• prospects for promotion , prospects/requirements for travel
• daily routines
• pay scales and benefits at various levels
• training opportunities/expectations

Use of English in the workplace

• oral and/or written
• formal and/or informal situations
• with English-only speakers within and/or outside of the company
• with other English second language speakers within or outside of the company
• attitudes to the use of English in the workplace
• standards required or expected
• job applications and/or interviews

Expectations of recent graduates

• language & communication skills (oral and written)
• special skills or training required
• other experience - extra-curricular activities & job experience
• core competencies and personal qualities desired

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Source: Careers Education and Placement Centre, University of Hong Kong, 1995