1st Quarter Newsletter 2018
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong recruitment outlook 2018
With Hong Kong’s GDP predicted to expand conservatively in 2018 by 2.8%, we expect that the strong hiring...
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Hong Kong Salary Overview
China
China’s workplace outlook
Shanghai has held the top position in the 2017 comprehensive competitiveness rankings of Chinese cities...
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China Salary Overview
Singapore
Highlights in Singapore 2018
Technology skills in high demand across key sectors.
Government’s policies and heavy campaign to develop and...
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Singapore Salary Overview
Thailand
The Kingdom's economic growth gaining momentum
Thailand has seen a significant jump in growth smashing expectations forecasted in the first quarter...
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Thailand Salary Overview
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Hong Kong recruitment outlook 2018
With Hong Kong’s GDP predicted to expand conservatively in 2018 by 2.8%, we expect the strong hiring activity we saw in the third and fourth quarters of 2017 to continue across a range of roles and industries.
 
In order to cope with regulatory and technological changes in various industries, interim and contract roles will continue to increase in popularity as employers across industries look to hire people capable of managing significant change management projects.
 
The war for technology talent will continue across industries, potentially leading to more hiring of overseas talent into Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Government’s increased focus on cyber security regulations should have a strong impact on the IT job market.
  
Mainland Chinese companies will continue to invest and set up in Hong Kong, giving them a platform from which to invest overseas. Chinese banks are also now playing a more dominant role in the Hong Kong IPO market and this trend will surely continue apace in 2018. We expect Hong based securities firms to continue hiring talent with strong client networks in the mainland.

Sources: 
https://www.imf.org
http://www.scmp.com
 
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In Hong Kong and across Asia today, more and more companies are using outplacement services in order to both take care of their employees and protect their brand in such situations. 
 
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Welcome to our new consultants

Senior Consultant – Permanent Division, Mr. Chris Tan
Originally from Malaysia, Chris has a background of nine years’ experience in Banking Telesales and seven years’ experience in Executive Search in the Banking and Finance industry.
Chris specializes in recruiting IT professionals within the banking and finance sector. His experience covers placements of various positions from middle to senior levels with Chinese and international banks and financial institutions.
 
Consultant – Permanent Division, Mr. Alves Wong
Alves has three years of experience in the recruitment industry and specializes in the Information Technology & Telecommunications sector. With an in-depth IT technical knowledge, he is able to create strong connections with talents and clients.
An independent self-starter and creative, proactive and dedicated responsible recruiter, Alves contributes his success to his ability to attract and maintain industry-leading talents and working closely and well with top management and decision makers of large multinational companies.
 
Consultant – Permanent Division, Ms. Katherine Mok
Katherine has five years of extensive experience in the recruitment industry and has well established herself in the Pharmaceutical, Medical & Healthcare, Education, Hospitality and Construction industries, with a good understanding of the ongoing developments within these industries.
An independent, result-oriented, responsible and considerate person, Katherine’s goal is to provide excellent service to clients by fulfilling their recruitment needs, and also by providing consultative professional advice and guidance to candidates.


Consultant - Permanent Division, Mr. Freddy Kwan
Freddy has two years solid experience in the recruitment industry and over twelve years’ experience in Customer Service and Business Development, mainly focusing on IT, Telecom and Hospitality. 
An outgoing and sociable person, Freddy has excellent communication skills and is able to build and maintain relationships with different kinds of clients and candidates. 
 
Annual Christmas Lunch

 
Christmas is the best time of the year. We enjoyed a Christmas lunch buffet in the JW Marriott Hotel and we all got together for good food and lots of fun! We wish all our clients and colleagues a prosperous New Year.
 
Top 5 Candidates in Hong Kong
Investment Director/Head of Investor Relations      
Nationality: Chinese Languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, English and German      
Based: Hong Kong/Singapore Availability: Immediate available
Skills: 
  • Substantial working experience in Corporate Finance industry at senior level, with exposure to a wide range of industries
  • Possesses qualifications and experience in all major areas of investment banking, investor relations, fundraising, M&A, legal, management and operations
  • Track records in pre-IPO, IPO and M&A projects completion
  • Superb communication skills and very good in managing investor relations with IR awards achieved
  • A qualified CPA in UK and HK, LLM and MBA holder
For more information about this candidate, please contact katheriney@gemini.com.hk.
 
Regional Director/Country Manager, E-Commerce & online business
Nationality: Chinese  Languages: Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, English 
Based:  Hong Kong Availability: Three months' notice
Skills:
  • High flyer and experienced in internet business start-ups,  building market landscape and operation processes
  • Strong business and negotiation skills and customer/partner engagement 
  • In-depth knowledge of Internet Consumer and internet goods’ technologies
  • Experienced and good knowledge of China Internet market and trends   
  • Young, energetic and mature in character
  • Persistent, multitasker, creative and strong learner and adaptable to change 
For more information about this candidate, please contact katheriney@gemini.com.hk.
 
Overseas Sales Manager
Nationality: Hong Kong Languages: Chinese and English 
Based: Hong Kong Availability: One month's notice
Skills: 
The applicant comes with a stable career history: over ten years of Business Development and Sales, Customers Service & Service Engineering for China and other overseas markets in EMS equipment gained in listed renowned companies.
He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering from a renowned local university.    
 
For more information about this candidate, please contact kittys@gemini.com.hk.
 
Business Information Specialist in MNC
Nationality: Hong Kong & Australia Languages: Chinese and English 
Based: Hong Kong Availability: Immediate available
Skills: 
Over 15 years of experience gained Software Application Consultancy on SAP (MM & SD), BI, PP, Retail IS, POS on both local and regional levels - Australia, China, HK, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Middle-East, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand.
The applicant comes with stable employment history in renowned MNC, and has a mature personality and positive attitude with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Major in Information Management obtained in Australia.
 
For more information about this candidate, please contact kittys@gemini.com.hk.
 
Senior Associate 
Nationality: Hong Kong Languages: Chinese and English 
Based: Hong Kong Availability: Immediate available
Skills: 
Bachelor Degree in Accountancy and Management Information System, member of HKICPA. Five years auditing experience in Big 4 company. In charge of engagements and management of a team to perform auditing services for various clients, including listed companies and MNCs. Solid experience in property sector.

For more information about this candidate, please contact laurisy@gemini.com.hk.
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