Full-time job postings increased year-on-year in December 2020 (+13%) and January 2021 (+1%), while part-time postings also showed a year-on-year increase in Q4 2020 (+16.4%). These figures, according to JobsDB’s latest figures, indicate that the overall job market is expected to stabilise with hirers having adapted to the changes in the global economy.
There has been an increase in job search activity after Chinese New Year in Hong Kong, but social distancing measures and intense competition under the pandemic have made the job-seeking process difficult, especially for career starters. From 1 – 5 March 2021, JobsDB will be holding its first ever ‘Virtual Career Fair’ for job seekers to explore the latest job opportunities and engage in dialogue with various employers conveniently at home. This year, JobsDB invites about 30 enterprises with over 100 types of job vacancies to the ‘Virtual Career Fair’, enabling real-time online conversations between job seekers and recruitment representatives. What is more, the fair also invites senior career advisors from different industries to provide extensive and useful career consultations, as well as a number of live shows hosted by popular local influencers from “100 Most” and industry experts. They will discuss job search and answer job seekers’ concern and queries under this uncertain employment market.
Interview opportunities via instant conversations
‘Virtual Career Fair’, the first online recruitment fair held by JobsDB, provides an instant chat room for job seekers to directly interact with employers conveniently at home, providing the opportunity to better understand the job role and requirements. Job seekers can share their relevant job experiences along with their resume, and thus staying ahead of others for an interview opportunity. Furthermore, job seekers can send respective self-introduction videos along with their answers to employers’ questions to help potential employers understand their strengths and personality traits. These features allow job seekers to express themselves and supercharge their job search process.
One-on-one Career Consultations
Whether candidates are looking for a job or bettering their current roles, it is crucial for them to understand general market conditions, especially with the uncertain market outlook. JobsDB specifically invites experienced career consulting professionals from different industries to provide one-to-one career consultation services (prior reservations are essential) to address queries on career direction, industry trends and other professional development matters. Consultants from Finance, Engineering, Government institutions, Human Resources Management and more will provide appropriate up-to-date job search tips and information on industry trends, which can enhance long-term career positioning.
Several Live Shows featuring corporate representatives and hosts from famous local influencers from “100 Most” will discuss job search tips, interact with registered job seekers, share talent acquisition demand, career development, and further analyse common interview questions that will help interviewees grasp each new opportunity. The Live Shows will also cover tips on rising industries like YouTuber businesses and insights into joining start-up companies.
Virtual Career Fair
HR and talent at all career levels are welcomed to join the ‘Virtual Career Fair’ to come and learn about opportunities and industry trends of 2021 and beyond. Find out more and register here.
Paul Arkwright
Publisher
