In recruitment, it’s common practice to meet clients even when they’re not hiring Because relationships matter The stronger the bond, the more likely they’ll think of us when the time comes. But I’ll be honest: In the past, I only met clients when they had active hiring needs. The market was booming, I was busy. I thought efficiency mattered more than relationship‑building. Then 2024 happened. Layoffs, downsizing, restructuring. The worst recruitment market I’ve ever seen. My

It’s the end of March, and you know what that means bonus season!!🎉 (And yes… it’s also the perfect time to quietly refresh your CV and keep an eye out for opportunities 👀) Last November, I treated myself: a new handbag 👜 and spa sessions 💆🏻‍♀️ Looking back, the spa splurge felt good in the moment…  but I should have parked that money in growth stocks instead 📈 This year, I’m taking a different approach.  With restructuring news swirling around banks like HSBC 🏦 and te

A recent graduate asked me this recently.  Instead of giving her a textbook answer, I shared my story. Back in my first year at CUHK, I was lucky enough to join a summer exchange at Cambridge University 🎓. The deal was simple:  Pass three courses with a B or above, and the scholarship covered everything. Now, here’s where it gets interesting.  Every weekend, I hopped on budget flights ✈️ Ryanair to Germany, Brussels, Norway, France.  Each return ticket was only HK$800.  I th