Job Opportunities

It makes sense to find a career that will help you thrive in one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Fortunately, Hong Kong companies are likely to pay top dollar for great talent, be they local or foreign.

A wide range of industries in the city are always looking for highly educated professionals to support the rapid expansion of businesses or fill specialised roles. Fields such as finance, IT, and, more recently, crypto, for instance, are constantly looking for qualified candidates. If you have the right qualifications and experiences, you can expect an impressive compensation package.

For many, one of the major concerns of job searching in Hong Kong is the language barrier. While it’s true that many local companies prefer candidates who speak Cantonese, Putonghua, and English proficiently. As Asia’s world city, Hong Kong is home to plenty of multinational and global businesses, where staff on many senior management teams come from overseas, and English is the lingua franca. They often have attractive budgets for top-notch talent, too, so keep an eye out for job postings from the big firms!

The local government has a talent list  that compiles some of the most sought-after industry functions. If your expertise lies in one of these fields, you instantly benefit from these immigration facilitation policies: under General Employment Policy (GEP) and Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP), you are a lot more hireable for Hong Kong employers as they are exempt from having to prove difficulties in recruiting locally, and you are automatically awarded 30 bonus points in QMAS application, fast tracking you and your family towards permanent residency! Is your profession absent from the list? Don’t let that deter you — Hong Kong’s job market is as fast-paced as the city itself. Be patient, and your dream job might just be around the corner.