Alumni Career Experience Sharing

過來人同你一齊拆解Career迷思
Breaking Career Myths with HSUHK Alumni

讀讀下發現自己Major唔係自己想行嘅路,可以點做?
What can you do if you discover that your major is not the career path you want to pursue?

Defer 半年/一年做Intern值得嗎?
Is it worth deferring for half a year or a year to do an internship?

讀嗰科一定要做返嗰行?
Do I have to pursue a career in an industry that is related to my major studies?

Preparation for Job Hunting

Preparation for Job Hunting

Acquire CV writing and job application skills by using ChatGPT

Get 1-on-1 guidance on your CV, interview preparation, and job applications through meeting with HSUHK Career Advisors

A one-stop platform for job hunting, from searching for graduate and internship openings and submitting applications to preparing CVs, practicing interviews, aptitude tests, and assessment centres

Preparation Tips for further studies in Hong Kong, Mainland and overseas as well as the dates for information seminars

Dates for HSUHK Career Connections Day, HSUHK Careers Fair and Recruitment Talks

Practical Experience

Practical Experience​

HSUHK’s unique Co-op Internship and HK-GBA Dual-Place Internship Programmes foster future talents for the region.

Gain practical workplace experience and cultivate a global mindset

Gain exposure to diverse industries worldwide, learn good business practices and engage in practical co-creation projects with companies.

Build professional networks and gain career advice from experienced practitioners for career planning and job applications

Early Career Programme

Early Career Programme

Build fundamental workplace skills through an AI-driven work simulation platform and short-term work experience programme

Discover insights into how HSUHK Alumni create their own career story through preparation in university life

Explore the nature and scope of careers in diverse industries and sectors

Kickstart
Government Career

Get insights into a professional career in the government

Boost data literacy, presentation and analytical skills through an intensive training camp   

Early Career Programme

Careers

HSUHK Career Education & Services

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• HSUHK Co-op Internship Programme
• HK-GBA Dual-Place Internship Programme
• Internships in HK, Mainland and Overseas
• Global Career Exploration Tours
• Career Mentorship
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• Career Advisory Session
• JINESS Job Portal
• Further Studies
• Career Events
• Preparation Tools
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Contact Us

(852) 3963 5560

careers@hsu.edu.hk

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3963 5178

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HSUHK Co-op Programme

The HSUHK Co-op Internship Programme is a unique three-way partnership between the University, employers, and students, designed to enhance students’ work experience and competitiveness in achieving their career goals.

Through a valuable 6-month structured work attachment, the Co-op Internship Programme provides students with the opportunity to develop technical and soft skills, gain industry insights, and build professional networks. This prepares students for a seamless school-to-work transition and increases their competitiveness in the job market. Simultaneously, the program offers significant benefits to the hiring companies.

For Employers:

The Programme allows you to build a pipeline of talent by vetting and screening student interns as potential future hires. Students participating in the programme are more likely to accept full-time return offers upon graduation, making it an excellent way to cultivate a pool of skilled and successful candidates.

HSUHK will support the initial screening, pre-internship training and post-internship evaluation

For Students:

Industry Training: Gain 6-12 months of relevant industry experience during your degree, providing valuable real-world insights into your chosen profession.

Networking Opportunities: The Co-op Internship Program facilitates the creation of professional and social networks, helping you develop essential career development skills.

Early graduate job offers for interns with satisfactory performance during the internship (*Subject to employer’s business needs and decision)

Work mode: 
  • Full-time or part-time (2-3 working days per week)
  • Local (Hong Kong)
  • Dual Place (GBA cities and Hong Kong)
Programme timeline:
  • Promotion and Student Applications: November 2024
  • Interview: December 2024
  • Internship Period: January – June 2025
Enquires:
  • Mr. Jason Lee (Assistant Careers Manager, Career Planning & Development, Student Affairs Office)
    jasonlee@hsu.edu.hk / 3963 5676
  • Ms. Amy Chu (Section Head, Career Planning & Development, Student Affairs Office)
    amychu@hsu.edu.hk / 3963 5559
2023 / 24 Partners:

HSUHK Co-op Internship Programme is a unique three-way partnership between the University, employers, and students, designed to enhance students’ work experience and competitiveness in achieving their career goals.

Through a valuable 6-month structured work attachment, the Co-op Internship Programme provides students with the opportunity to develop technical and soft skills, gain industry insights, and build professional networks, preparing them for a seamless school-to-work transition and increasing their competitiveness in the job market; likewise, enabling corporations to build a talent pipeline for business development.

The Co-op Programme of HSUHK also consists of our newly invent component – HSUHK Hong Kong-GBA Dual-Place Internships which offers HSUHK students a distinctive opportunity to work in both Hong Kong and one of the other GBA’s cities during the same internship.

The Dual-Place Internships enables HSUHK students to gain insights into how the GBA cities achieve mutually beneficial complementarities, creating unique advantages for their future career development and as well as fostering the development of future talent for the region.

For Employers:

The Programme allows you to build a pipeline of talent by vetting and screening student interns as potential future hires in Hong Kong and the GBA. Students participating in the programme are more likely to accept full-time return offers upon graduation, making it an excellent way to cultivate a pool of skilled and successful candidates.

Support from HSUHK:

  • Initial screening
  • Pre-internship training and post-internship evaluations
  • Travel insurance for student interns throughout the internship period in the GBA (For Dual-Place Internships)

For Students:

  • Industry Training: Gain 6-12 months of relevant industry experience during your degree, providing valuable real-world insights into your chosen profession.
  • Networking Opportunities: The Co-op Internship Program facilitates the creation of professional and social networks, helping you develop essential career development skills.
  • Early Graduate Job Offers for interns with satisfactory performance during the internship. (*Subject to employer’s business needs and decision)
  • Accommodation Arrangements for Dual-Place Internships: Student interns will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation for the internship, with guidance and assistance from the HSUHK Career Section, and scholarships, if available.
  • Insurance for Dual-Place Internship: HSUHK will arrange travel insurance for student interns throughout the internship period in the GBA.

Duration & Work Mode:

Hong Kong Co-op Programme

  • 6 months for the entire internship in Hong Kong
  • Full-time or part-time (2-3 working days per week)

HK-GBA Dual-Place Internships

  • 6 months for the entire internship
  • 3 months Full-time internship in the GBA from June – August
  • 3 months Part-time internship in Hong Kong from September – November

Programme Timeline:

Hong Kong Co-op Programme

  • Promotion and Student Recruitment: November
  • Screening & Interview: December
  • Pre-Internship Training: December – January
  • Internship Period: January – June
  • Post-Internship Evaluation: June – July

HK-GBA Dual-Place Internships

  • Promotion and Student Recruitment: March – April
  • Screening & Interview: April
  • Pre-Internship Training: May
  • Inauguration Ceremony: May – June
  • Full-Time Internship in the GBA: June – August
  • Part-Time Internship in Hong Kong: September – November
  • Closing Ceremony & Post-Internship Evaluation: December

*All arrangements are subject to change based on actual business needs

Student Sharing:

"The Programme allows me to gain experience in both Hong Kong and Guangzhou within the same internship. It helps me understand the different customer bases and business developments in both locations and gain a deeper understanding of how both places can mutually benefit from their complementarity."
Ms. Bianca Or
BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Business Intelligence, Year-4 student
Hong Kong-GBA Dual-Place Internships @ CLPS

The Programme allows me to gain experience in both Hong Kong and Guangzhou within the same internship. It helps me understand the different customer bases and business developments in both locations and gain a deeper understanding of how both places can mutually benefit from their complementarity.

Ms. Bianca Or
BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Business Intelligence, Year-4 student
Hong Kong-GBA Dual-Place Internships @ CLPS

News and Announcements:

Enquires:

Hong Kong Co-op Programme

Mr. Jason Lee
Assistant Careers Manager
jasonlee@hsu.edu.hk
3963 5676

HK-GBA Dual-Place Internships

Mr. Sucre Ng
Assistant Careers Manager
sucreng@hsu.edu.hk
3963 5472