Hong Kong attracts thousands of foreign job seekers every year who dream of moving to this Asian financial center and cultural melting pot.
If you are going to live in Hong Kong or are planning to move there, a best way to look for a great job is to upload your CV to job boards and respond to online offers.
Now in this post, we'll list some of the biggest and most popular job search websites in Hong Kong. And if you have any other/better recommendations, please feel free to leave a comment below to help our readers.
1. Indeed.hk
Founded in 2008, Indeed is a US-based search engine that is available in several Asian countries and regions, including Hong Kong. The design and interface are clear and simple, and there are many features available to job seekers.
Indeed also has an application that can be downloaded from Google Play and the Apple Store, providing easy access to apply for jobs wherever you are. The App has already received thousands of reviews and has a rating of over 4.7/5.0.
In fact, it also allows users to rate the companies they worked for and you can see the most popular ones. In addition, you can filter jobs by preferred job type, salary requirements, company, location, etc.
Another advantage of this site is that you can get salary information. The website has over 600 million jobs and offers charts showing average salaries.
Summary
Founded: 2008
Services: job search, salary information, company reviews, others
2. Monster.com.hk
Monster was founded in 1994, after more than 20 years of development, it has become one of the largest online job sites in the world. With up to 4,000 employees, it has expanded rapidly in recent years and offers its services in over 40 countries worldwide.
In addition to helping job seekers find work, Monster also provides valuable services such as:
- Resume writing
- Professional management
- Interview tips
- Salary negotiations
- And more
What makes this website interesting is that you can filter the searches in the following way:
- Jobs by skills
- Jobs by Function
- Jobs by sector
- Jobs for women
- Contract work
If you are serious about your job search in Hong Kong, you should try this website.
Summary
Founded: 1999
Services: job search, resume writing, interview tips, other
3. GrabJobs.hk
GrabJobs is Hong Kong’s largest job search engine with over 6,300 available job opportunities at this very moment! This consists of a wide selection of part-time, full-time, internship, and remote jobs available in Hong Kong.
Some key features that make GrabJobs unique:
- Instant chat interview
- Fast application process without a CV
- Personalised job recommendations
- Quick responses from employers
These key features make job hunting a seamless experience for both a job seeker and the employer.
Summary
Founded: 2015
Services: Job search, recruitment, career resources, etc
4. Glassdoor.com.hk
Glassdoor is one of the largest job portals in the world and was founded in 2008. It currently belongs to the Human Resources Technology business segment of Recruit Holdings, based in California. The company has some 90,000 professionals operating in dozens of countries around the world.
The figures point to Glassdoor as one of the world's largest employment portals:
- 12 million job openings
- 55 million reviews, salaries, and opinions
- 60 million visits per month
- 1 million employers
Compared to other websites, Glassdoor has a modern and colorful design. Users have access to many functions and features, such as a salary calculator, interview tips, company reviews, etc.
In addition, you can track companies, write reviews, set up job alerts, and add your salary requirements. So it's easier and saves you time when looking for a job.
Summary
Founded: 2008
Services: job search, salary information, company reviews, others
5. Careerjet.hk
Careerjet is a job search engine that maps job offers on the Internet. The jobs are then displayed on their website.
Its network of job search engines covers more than 90 countries with individual interfaces translated into 28 languages.
Careerjet scans more than 58,000 websites daily and you can find jobs in many industries. As I write this article, 25,244,756 jobs can be viewed in a single search.
Summary
Foundation: 2005
Services: job search
6. JobsDB
JobsDB is a smaller job portal than the other websites listed and is available in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. Job seekers can search for jobs, post resumes, receive job alerts, and career information.
Most of the jobs are in English and the salary level is also displayed, which is not always the case on other websites. In addition, you can use a filter to find jobs in specific districts and locations, such as the central and western areas, the Kowloon city area, etc.
Summary
Foundation: 1998
Services: job search
7. Michael Page
Michael Page was founded in 1976 and is one of Robert Walters' main competitors. It has 140 offices in 36 countries and thousands of employees. As with Robert Walters, Michael Page mainly helps qualified and experienced foreign professionals to find work in sectors such as:
- Banking and finance
- Digital sector
- Accounting
- Health care
- Legal
- Human resources
Michael Page also offers various services, such as management consulting, professional advice, and market information. I advise you to add recruitment consultants who work for companies like Robert Walters and Michael Page on LinkedIn and explain your needs to them.
You can also send your CV to their websites.
Summary
Founded: 1976
Services: recruitment agency, job portal, others
8. Robert Walters
Robert Walters is a recruitment agency founded by Robert Walters in London in 1985. In recent years, the company has grown rapidly and has opened branches in several countries, including Vietnam, Germany, Singapore, etc.
One advantage of using Robert Walters is that they list management or senior positions with salaries that are in the higher segment. Therefore, it makes sense to use this website if you are looking for expatriate jobs with benefits.
In addition to offering recruitment services and a job portal, Robert Walters issues annual salary surveys for companies and individuals. This will make it easier for you to know how much to ask for in an interview.
Summary
Founded: 1985
Services: recruitment agency, job portal, others
9. LinkedIn
LinkedIn is the largest business social network in the world and began to receive a lot of attention around 2010. It was founded in 2002 and allows users to apply for jobs, connect with other business professionals, read articles, and attend courses.
LinkedIn is different in that you can contact both recruiters and hiring managers from some of the most popular companies in the countries where you intend to look for a job. You can socialize online and build a wide network before you even take the step to move to Hong Kong.
Recently, the website has introduced a feature called "Easy-Apply" so you can apply for jobs with just one click. Other websites have started to introduce similar features. We all know how slow it can be to fill in your personal information and experience on company websites, not to mention cover letters.
However, it can be beneficial to apply for jobs in the traditional way and include a cover letter, as these vacancies have fewer applicants and the company will see that you are serious.
LinkedIn Premium
LinkedIn offers a premium subscription that you can use:
- See who has seen your profile
- See comments from applicants
- Get access to courses
- Receive monthly InMails
For example, the premium version will allow you to find vacancies that are best suited to your skills, experience, salary expectations, and training.
The subscription starts at $299 per month.
Summary
Founded: 2002
Services: job search, social platform, articles, others
Finally, when you're looking for a job, remember to apply for a Hong Kong Work Visa at the same time - avoid getting an offer, but not being able to get to work on time because of Visa issues.
