Mentor-led Career Advisory Session

Career Advisory Session

Mentor-led Career Advisory Session

We are delighted to offer the Mentor-Led Career Advisory Session, exclusively for full-time HSUHK students and recent graduates. We are honored to have experienced mentors from our Career Mentorship Programme Mentorspire serving as career advisors, bringing their industry expertise to guide you.

Date and time: October – December 2025 (for available timeslots, please refer to the booking page below)
Duration: around 45 minutes per session
Venue: Online Session via Zoom

The one-on-one session, led by Mentorspire professionals, helps you identify career goals and prepare for your future. Topics may include career direction, job market insights, resume writing, interview skills, and job searching, tailored to your needs.

Before booking a session, please read through the instructions and details below.

A. Steps to book a session

Start by reviewing the list of available mentors and their timeslots in the below table. Once you have selected a mentor you would like to meet, reserve a career advisory session by inputting the required information in the booking page (CLICK HERE). Reservation is on first-come-first-served basis. An auto-email will be generated by Outlook to confirm your reservation. Your booking is considered successful only when you receive the confirmation email from the Career Planning and Development Section. 

Please ensure that you are available at the specific timeslot before you make the reservation.

To complete the booking, please

  1. Upload your resume and/or cover letter at this link (need to log-in your HSU’s M365 account)
  2. Complete the pre-Career Advisory Session Survey at this link 

Both submissions are required at least five working day before your appointment to help our mentors understand your background. Please name your file as “your name_resume” or “your name_cover letter”(e.g., “Chan Tai Man_resume”). Failure to upload the documents or complete the survey may result in the cancellation of your booking.

After you have completed Step 1 & 2 as instructed, your booking is then confirmed. Your career advisor will let you know the meeting venue or send you a link for the meeting (you may need to download and install Microsoft Teams to attend the session). Please join the meeting on time.

B. List of Mentors

Name of the MentorArea of ExpertiseAvailable Date & time
Mr Vincent TamCorporate Banking, Corporate Development,
Corporate Governance, Internal Audit,
Learning and Development,
Talent Management and Risk Management.
2 Oct | 3 PM
9 Oct | 3 PM
23 Oct | 3 PM
30 Oct | 3 PM
Ms Elaine WangHuman Resources 14 Oct | 3:30 PM & 4:30 PM
15 Oct | 3:30 PM & 4:30 PM
Mr Benny YimBanking and Finance, Consulting and
Digital Transformation
10 Oct | 3:30 PM & 4:30 PM
24 Oct | 3:30 PM & 4:30 PM
Mr Daniel YenBanking, Human Resources and Administration,
Staff Training and Development
17 Oct | 10 AM & 11 AM
24 Oct | 10 AM & 11 AM
31 Oct | 10 AM & 11 AM
Ms Annie MaCustomer Experience, Management,
Marketing and Transformation
8 Oct | 3:30 PM & 4:30 PM
9 Oct | 3:30 PM & 4:30 PM
Dr Barry WongInformation Technology, Management, Marketing and Sales21 Oct | 3:30 PM & 4:30 PM
22 Oct | 3:30 PM & 4:30 PM

A. Steps to book a session

C. Personal Information Collection Statement (PICS)

The personal data collected from you will be used for the the administration and facilitation of the Mentor-led Career Advisory Session, including sharing relevant details (e.g., resumes and pre-session responses) with your assigned  mentor for session preparation. The provision of your personal data is voluntary. If you do not provide sufficient information, The Career Planning and Development Section of the Student Affairs Office may not be able to process your booking. Your data will only be shared with your assigned mentor and will not be transferred to any external third parties outside HSUHK other than the assigned mentor.

The collected data will be destroyed 12 months after completion of the Career Advisory Session. You have the right to request access to and correction of your personal data.  Such request should be made in writing to careers@hsu.edu.hk.

B. Personal Information Collection Statement (PICS)

D. Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend the scheduled session due to unforeseen reasons/urgent matters, please send your cancellation request to careers@hsu.edu.hk ASAP. Students who wish to cancel the appointment should give five-day advanced notice. Those who fail to do so and/or end up being absent from the scheduled session will not be eligible to make appointments for a period of 30 days, counting from the date the appointment is missed. The names of the no-show students will also be recorded as a reference for your application for any of CPD programmes and activities (i.e. jobs/internships, etc.).

If you have any queries on the above, please contact us at (852) 3963 5560 or careers@hsu.edu.hk

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This time, we’re spotlighting the Actuarial Society of Hong Kong (ASHK).  Curious about ASHK? Read on to find out more!

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Founded in 1968 as the Actuarial Association of Hong Kong and later incorporated as the Actuarial Society of Hong Kong (ASHK) in 1994, ASHK is the leading professional body for actuaries in Hong Kong. Governed by an elected Council, ASHK sets professional standards and guidance for the actuarial profession locally. It supports members in applying their expertise to finance, commerce, and social impact, fostering financial resilience and sustainability.

If you would like to learn more about ASHK or become a student member, visit 
https://www.actuaries.org.hk/  for further details. 
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This time, we’re spotlighting The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA).  Curious about HKMA? Read on to find out more!

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Founded in 1960, the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) stands as a professional organisation advancing management excellence in Hong Kong and the Region. It connects over 13,000 members, including individuals and organizations, through more than 2,000 training programmes annually for 50,000 executives. Dedicated to supporting management development in Hong Kong and the region, HKMA collaborates with leading business schools to offer diverse educational programmes and expand learning opportunities.

If you’re interested in learning more about HKMA or becoming a student member, check out their website for more details!
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This time, we’re spotlighting the Hong Kong Institute of Marketing (HKIM). Are you a full-time student studying marketing? Join HKIM as a student member for free to gain insights, build skills, and network with marketing experts! Final-year marketing students can also apply for the HKIM MGA scholarship to win HK$4,000 and a one-year free graduate membership. Curious about HKIM? Read on to find out more!

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Kickstart Government Career​

Kickstart Government Career

The Civil Service employs approximately 173,100 persons (excluding judges, judicial officers, ICAC officers and locally engaged staff working in Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices outside Hong Kong), comprising 4.6 % of the Hong Kong’s labour force.

Organisation Chart of the HKSAR Government

The Civil Service Bureau conducts Joint Recruitment exercises for various civil service graduate grades annually, including Administrative Officer (AO), Executive Officer II (EOII), Assistant Trade Officer II, Transport Officer, etc. The recruitment process involves multiple examinations and tests to ensure candidates meet the entry requirements and standards.

For Government Vacancies, please here frequently for the latest recruitment news.

Common Recruitment Examination (CRE)

The CRE (Degree/Professional Grades) is scheduled to be held twice per year, approximately in May/June and September/October. You may visit here for more information and the application method.

Examination Format:

Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST)

The BLNST is a mandatory test for all civil service jobs advertised after 1 July 2022, assessing knowledge of the Basic Law and National Security Law.

The Civil Service Bureau (CSB) launches Digitalised BLNST in May 2025 for prospective applicants. It is conducted from Monday to Friday (except public holidays) at the Recruitment Centre, General Grades Office (Address: 37th Floor, Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong). There are six examination timeslots per day. For details, please refer to here.

Joint Recruitment Examination (JRE)

If you have applied for any posts during the Joint Recruitment exercise and passed the entry requirement of CRE and BLNST, you will be automatically enrolled in the JRE which is usually held in December annually.

The JRE is a 3-hour examination designed to assess applicants’ analytical and written communication abilities. Applicants are required to complete two exam questions, one in English and one in Chinese.

Examination Format:

Upcoming CRE application timeline:

Application Period: 19 July – 1 August 2025

Exam Day: 27 September 2025, or another date within October 2025 if necessary.