2015 uk joint university hong kong career fair magazine

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STEPS TO SUCCESSAn exclusive interview with Audrey Eu about what’s required to have a successful career /14

HOW TO LAND A JOB60 seconds of tips geared to get you your dream job /26

PURSUITUK JOINT UNIVERSITY HONG KONG CAREER FAIR GUIDE

AUGUST 2015

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top students in the community. With the continued

support from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade

Office, London, the Hong Kong General Chamber of

Commerce and SCMP and the new partnership with the

British Council, we hope to provide even more career

opportunities to our students through an increasing

number and wider variety of industry representatives

this year.

On behalf of the UK Joint University Hong Kong

Career Society, we would like to extend our warmest

welcome to all participating students and industry

representatives in this fantastic platform to connect

with each other!

Kevin LoPresident of the UK Joint University Hong Kong Career

Society (2014-2015)

The UK Joint University Hong Kong Career Society

was formed in 2013 to bridge the gap between the

competent Hong Kong students studying in the UK and

established employers in Hong Kong. Top universities

in the UK supply over 1,000 highly equipped students

aiming to return to Hong Kong to start their career

each year. However, due to the segregation between

each university and Hong Kong, there was never a

platform to collectively bring together students and

employers.

The 2013-14 academic year has seen a very

encouraging start to the society. Our inaugural career

fair featured over 20 industry representatives from

more than 10 industries to interact with more than 700

students through booths, workshops and talks.

This year, we partnered with even more supporting

societies from 20 UK Universities to engage with more

Organiser

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This Year’s Speakers

The Banking Industry Uncoveredfeaturing Steve Wong, Managing Director of IBD at Agricultural Bank of China

Steps to Successfeaturing Audrey Eu (余若薇), Senior Counsel, ex-Legco member, Former Chair of the Bar Association and Civic Party Founder and Chairman

The Building Blocks Of Tomorrowfeaturing Victor Cheung, President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (2014-15)

Make A Differece, Not Just A Livingfeaturing Dr John Fung, Sector and Capacity Development Business Director in Hong Kong Council of Social Service

Behind The Glamourfeaturing Chu Chen On, Executive Producer of October Pictures Ltd. (拾月堂)

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THE BANKING INDUSTRY

UNCOVEREDEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWWITH AUDREY EU

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MR. BERNARD CHANGBS, JP HKSAR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER

Every year between five and six thousand Hong Kong students commence

higher education study in the UK. UK degrees have a global reputation

for quality, and are recognised by employers worldwide as a sign of high

academic standards. Many UK courses are designed in partnership with

businesses and are taught by industry professionals, so students gain real

experience that employers require.

The UK teaching style also helps students to develop attributes

which are in high demand from employers – attributes such as creativity,

innovation, teamwork and leadership. The UK is a multicultural society,

and UK campuses are international communities. By studying in the UK

students gain an international perspective, learn about new cultures, and

socialise with students and teachers from around the world – valuable

experience for when they return to Hong Kong to commence their careers.

The British Council is therefore delighted to work with UK Joint

University HK Career Society in organisation of the Career Fair. This event

is an excellent opportunity for Hong Kong employers to target the highly

qualified graduate recruitment pool of Hong Kong students returning from

the UK. For students the Fair is an invaluable opportunity to meet and ask

questions to representatives of Hong Kong’s most desirable employers.

We are delighted to be involved in this most valuable event.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London is delighted to be

supporting the UK Joint University Informative Career Fair organised by the

Joint University Hong Kong Career Society Committee.

A well-educated, hard-working, flexible and enterprising workforce

has always been one of Hong Kong’s greatest strengths. To maintain Hong

Kong’s competitiveness in the globalised market, in addition to nurturing

our home-grown talents, it is important to encourage young Hong Kong

people to come back to Hong Kong and contribute to our economy. The

UK Joint University Informative Career Fair provides an excellent platform

to unite Hong Kong students across the UK and introduce to them the

opportunities available in Hong Kong. Corporates as recruiters will also

have the opportunities to reach out to some of Hong Kong’s best and

brightest talents.

I am tremendously proud of the efforts and creativity of our young

Hong Kong people who work so hard for this project, and I wish the event

every success.

The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce is delighted to again

support the UK Joint University Informative Career Fair this year. We may

be the oldest business organization in Hong Kong, but we firmly believe

in our youngsters, who hold the future of Hong Kong in their hands. This

practical event provides Hong Kong companies with the chance to meet

overseas talent who wish to return to Hong Kong and devote their skills

and knowledge to building a better Hong Kong. These young people will

be the Hong Kong’s future economic engine, so it is also an ideal platform

for them to engage in businesses and learn more about businesses’ needs

and aspirations. We would like to wish the fair organizers every success,

and also that attendees find a successful career path.

The UK Joint University Hong Kong Informative Career Fair is now looking

forward to its third year. With one full fair already organized, it has

established itself as a valuable forum in which high-quality youngsters from

Hong Kong who have been studying in the UK can come together with

leading local employers looking for talented new recruits. The previous

fair’s success was a result of careful event organization and targeting of

student and employer audiences, resulting in a convenient and useful

opportunity for all concerned. It looks set to continue filling this important

niche in serving young Hong Kong career-seekers and our growing

industries. I wish the next fair and all participants every success.

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Ronnie Cheng, the founder of Lab Made, is a pioneer of liquid nitrogen ice cream technology in Hong

Kong. He studied Pharmacy at the University of Manchester and worked as a pharmacist in London

after his graduation. He was determined to take this innovative method back to Hong Kong after being

introduced to liquid nitrogen ice cream in London by his friend. Despite the pressure from his family

and hardships on licensing from the government, Ronnie decided to give up his job and opened his

first store in 2012. Now his business has opened four new stores within two years.

MS. LANCY CHUI VICE PRESIDENT, GREATER CHINA REGION

Having joined ManpowerGroup in 1997, Lancy is currently Vice President of ManpowerGroup Greater

China Region, which is a leading human resource consulting firm with over 50 years of experience in

Hong Kong.

Lancy has led ManpowerGroup to numerous awards, including the “Excellent Brand of Human

Resources Consultancy” award from HK Leaders’ Choice Award 2009, 2010 and 2012. As a recognized

expert in human resources, she is also a member of the Trade Advisory Committee (Employment

Services) and a presenter of Foundation Skills in Human Resources Management training of the Hong

Kong Institute of Human Resource Management.

MR. KASPER NG ASSISTANT SECRETARY (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE)

Mr. Kasper Ng, Assistant Secretary for the Civil Service, is responsible for the recruitment of

Administrative Officers among other duties. Before taking up his current post, Mr. Ng has served in

various government bureaux, including the Labour and Welfare Bureau and the Transport and Housing

Bureau.

AdministrativeOfficer

MR. SAM NG ASSISTANT SECRETARY (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE)

Mr. Sam Ng joined the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as an Executive

Officer II in the 1990’s. He has worked in various departments including the Food and Environmental

Hygiene Department, Hong Kong Police Force and Housing Department. Currently, he is Senior

Executive Officer (General Grades) Training and Development 1 of the Civil Service Bureau. One of his

main duties is to assist in conducting the Executive Officer II recruitment exercise.

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STEVE WONG

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF IBD AT AGRICULTURAL BANK OF CHINA

BUT, WHY BANKING?Mr. Wong’s choice to join the banking

industry is perhaps not an unfamiliar one.

As he puts it, in the sixties, the aim was to

“study, get into a good university and earn

as much as possible”.

However, not everyone who enters

banking, stays in banking. Mr. Wong

stayed for a number of reasons: first, there

was a substantial sense of achievement.

His work being project-based, extensive

teamwork was required and he enjoyed

the sensation of working together towards

a common goal. Second to that sense of

achievement was

the high monetary

award; “Come on, let’s

be real,” Mr. Wong

laughs. Yet, Mr. Wong

cautions that while

investment bankers

will sometimes get a

very good bonus, it

is but one side of the

coin. There are booms and troughs in the

economic cycle, and the high pay is but

a compensation for being fired when the

economy is performing poorly. As he sighs,

“the economy can’t grow forever”.

THE BANKING INDUSTRYThe banking industry has always been one

of the most sought-after industries by fresh

Angeles (UCLA) (GPA 4.0 as well). He

obtained a degree in business economics

and acquired knowledge of accounting.

After he graduated, he got his first

ibank job in 1996 working as an analyst

at W.I.Carrr Indosuez Capital Limited, a

member of Crédit Agricole Corporate

and Investment Bank. The first Chinese

bank he worked at was in 2004, at the

Bank of Communications Ltd as director

of corporate finance. 4 years later, he

joined the Industrial and Commercial Bank

of China’s investment banking division

as executive director. In 2010, he joined

Agricultural

Bank of China

as managing

director of IBD

and continues

to hold that

position today.

We were

curious as to

where he sees

his future, and suspect that the title of CEO

or department head may be well within

reach.

However, the main point of his story,

as Mr. Wong sees it, is that it generally

requires 8 to 10 years to obtain his position

at a medium-sized bank. While others

may see the glow of his success, Mr. Wong

remembers the gleam of his sweat.

Looking at Steve Wong, most people

would only see the gleaming success of

being a managing director of Agricultural

Bank of China’s Investment banking

division. Yet as Mr. Wong tells it, his road to

success has never been smooth.

Mr. Wong first started receiving higher

education at Lingnan College in Hong

Kong, after receiving unsatisfactory results.

However, after half a year, he decided he

wouldn’t really have the bright future he

wanted from a local college, and left to do

another program at a community college

in the USA. For this, he thanks his family

for the funds, as he didn’t come from a

particularly well-off family, but spent their

precious resources on him. Voice choked

with emotion over the phone, Mr. Wong

firmly stated that he wouldn’t be where he

is now without his family.

Community college lasted for a year

and a half. There, he received a general

education that taught him how to think

logically, and he started developing an

interest in economics. He received a GPA

of 4.0 for the required general education

subjects and with that impressive result,

transferred to University of California, Los

“STUDY, GET INTO A

GOOD UNIVERSITY

AND EARN AS MUCH

AS POSSIBLE”.

THE BANKING INDUSTRY UNCOVEREDWritten by Anson Cheung, Interviewed and Edited by Sophia Sung


not be as polished. This is increasingly

disadvantageous as the market in China

grows.

DOES HE RECOMMEND STUDENTS TO JOIN THIS COMPETITIVE SECTOR THEN? He hesitates, “Not really”. Investment

banking is increasingly competitive, he

explains, and connections have become

more important. Banks

prefer mainland Chinese

with powerful connections

and don’t particularly feel

the need to hire somebody

without connections.

This edge is all the more

important, when Chinese

students who have studied

abroad are often just as

motivated and driven as

Hong Kong students, if

not more. It’s a sad fact that in general,

Chinese employees bring in many business

opportunities.

For the Hong Kong students who wish

to take the normal path of studying hard,

getting into a bank and earning money,

the path is a lot rougher than it used to be.

The customer base has migrated to China

and any student who wishes to strike gold

will probably need a background in the

mainland. The statistics tell the same tale

of migration as Mr. Wong: in 2014, out of

115 IPO cases, estimate of 10% were based

in Hong Kong and the rest were based in

China. However, if Hong Kong students do

have connections though, then they will

have an easier time of it. Mr. Wong gives

an example to illustrate the importance

of connections: A renowned investment

bank was reported to hire the children

of the influential men in China – it is no

surprise that later on, the bank was under

investigation when they then got the deals

from the state-owned enterprises. They are

not the only culprit however, and Mr. Wong

mournfully remarks that it is no longer

about pure talent.

The author and interviewer of this article

would like to thank Mr. Steve Wong for his

time and the valuable advice he shared with

us.

call lawyers and his clients from 4 to 6.

Dinner would be at 6 and last for an hour.

He would then spend the time in drafting

prospectuses and documents that required

a peaceful mind to think. The work day

would end between midnight and 2 a.m.

The weekend was slightly better, being

half days of 5 working hours each. As he

calculated, he would clock about 70 to

80 hours a week in total. Was it ever hard

for him? Mr. Wong wanted to give up and

quit the industry in 2000, but the desire

to accomplish something in the banking

industry was stronger so he rejoined the

industry.

Our interviewer having heard of the

many horror stories about suicide and the

stressful industry remarked that stress relief

must surely be essential. Mr. Wong concurs,

and recommends some non-industry

related interests; reading philosophy books

and his religion keeps him going. Moreover,

attitude is crucial: “平常心,” Mr. Wong

advises, telling us to keep a calm outlook.

Try thinking from different perspectives,

and always remember that if a project

didn’t succeed, it doesn’t mean that you

are a failure. “You are not the project!” he

reminds us, and don’t ever be negative.

TO THE STUDENTSWe queried about the advantages and

disadvantages for HK students studying

in the UK, or overseas in general. Mr.

Wong believes that firms generally prefer

overseas students who did specifically

accounting or economics over local

students who did global business, as

it is a more general degree. Moreover,

overseas students usually have honed

their English skills and thus are more

proficient. However, their other languages,

such as Mandarin and Cantonese may

graduates. With 70 of the largest 100 banks

in the world having an operation in Hong

Kong, Hong Kong has one of the highest

concentrations of banking institutions

in the world and currently ranks third in

the Global Financial Centres Index(GFCI),

according to the Z/Yen Group.

However, while the general belief is

that there are many people working at an

investment bank,

Mr. Wong calls

this a common

misconception: the

actual number of

front line employees

working at an

investment banking

division is much less

than expected. For a

medium-sized bank

like Agricultural

Bank of China, there are only around 40

employees in the investment banking

division. Large banks like UBS employ 70 to

80 people at most.

In fact, a bank is made up of many

different fields. The front line divisions

include the investment banking division,

merger and acquisition (M&A), financial

advisory, fund management (which, we

are told, requires top-notch talent), direct

investment, equity capital market (ECM),

debt capital market and more. However,

if students are interested in research, Mr.

Wong again warns that there are not many

successful examples. It’s a cruel world

we live in, and the reality is that you can

only be successful if someone believes in

you, and thus this is an area that requires

connections. Moreover, if you are not a star

researcher, you don’t receive a high pay.

As Mr. Wong explains using economics

terminology, since success in this area is

not really in proportion to the amount of

time you devote to your research, long

hours on your desktop machine would only

lead to decreasing returns of scale.

LIVING THE LIFEMr. Wong well remembers his working

hours when he was an associate. Work

hours from Monday to Friday started at 9

a.m. when he arrived at the office. Lunch

(and a bit of rest) was 1.5 hours. From 3-4

p.m., he would work on documents, and

“BANKS PREFER MAINLAND CHINESE

WITH POWERFUL CONNECTIONS

AND DON’T PARTICULARLY FEEL

THE NEED TO HIRE SOMEBODY

WITHOUT CONNECTIONS”


Academics do matter though, and Mr. Wong has a few tips to share. He himself sat through all the modules before registering

to take them officially, so to get an idea of what he would be studying. He was also strategic in terms of choosing questions to

answer; he chose numeric-based questions, which played to his strengths and were easy to achieve high marks in. While essays

are often open-ended and subjective, there is only one absolute solution to numeric-based questions. Also, “make sure the

professor’s good”; a student is only as good as the person who taught him.

Mr. Wong suggests acquiring certain “must-have” skills. Presentation skills and co-ordination are key, so it doesn’t matter if one

holds a degree in Geography or Law so long as you can make a good pitch. Moreover, sensitivity to numbers are extremely helpful

and not surprisingly, social skills. Mr. Wong remarks that the best investment bankers in the industry are the ones who are best at

socializing, as they have good connections with everyone.

ADVICE FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN BANKING

1. Look for investment banks based in China as well

The rewards are not lower than those in HK, and there is a huge market in China. Though the entry salary may

still be higher in HK, as you move up the hierarchy, the salaries start to even up and in fact, some banks in China

may give out even higher pay than HK banks.

2. Start working at an accounting firm, preferably one of the Big Four firms

Get the AICPA certificate, which Mr. Wong calls “easy to get” as it will pave the way for you in investment banking.

3. Do more when you’re young

“搏命”, Mr. Wong asserts in Cantonese. Do as much as you can and work hard.

4. Once you start working in the banking industry, save up.

It’s easy to be overwhelmed and overspend when you’re rolling around in money after a bonus. But Mr. Wong

remembers making the terrible mistake of wasting too much money on luxury goods. For him, his weakness

was fancy cars and he overspent. To the youths who wish to enter the industry, he offers this cautionary tale.

“MUST-HAVE” SKILLS

Presentation skills Co-ordination Sensitivity to numbers Social skills

TIPS

Sit through modules before registering

Choose numeric-based questions

Make sure the professor’s good

Play to your strengths

STEVE WONG’S WORDS OF WISDOM


Written by Stephanie Fung

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH

STEPS TO SUCCESS

AUDREY EU


been fascinating despite the anxiety you experience

when you come across a challenging case. There

are times when you might question your decision of

becoming a barrister. Nonetheless, when you end in

victory, you will once again regain your confidence.

There is generally a high regard for judges,

barristers and solicitors for upholding the law. If you

have the heart, it will be a profession you will definitely

enjoy because you can do a lot of good. Nonetheless,

many people have misconceptions that as a lawyer you

will be able to dictate your own work hours and still

earn a lot of money. However, this is not the case. You

can be acting for an unlimited number of people, hours

and days. Additionally, as Audrey explained, engaging

in a lawsuit, especially ones about family disputes, “is

not about money. It’s about relationships and emotions

and some of [her] cases read like a fiction.” Having said

that, it is still a great profession to take on because if

you enjoy something you do, you will not be tired of it.

ENGAGING IN POLITICSLawyers’ engagement in the political sphere is always

controversial. Despite the close relation between law

and politics, there is a common belief that lawyers

should remain neutral and not be ‘politicians in robes’.

However, Audrey has a different view. “You cannot shy

away from a rule of law issue just because it’s politically

a hot potato.” The truth is that law and politics do

overlap and as lawyers, you should not be afraid to deal

with it. Even when an issue is highly political, it can also

relate to the rule of law. Audrey quoted as an example

the National People’s Congress’ decision on 31st August

2014 regarding the electoral system of Hong Kong

and universal suffrage, which is clearly the centre of

political controversy. Still, acknowledging the fact that

law and politics go hand in hand, it is still crucial that

lawyers, when dealing with political legal issues, should

try to look at it from a legal perspective and not to be

too influenced by personal political stances.

LIFE AS A BARRISTER The journey to becoming a lawyer was not an easy one

when compared to young people nowadays. Especially

back in the early 70s, pursuing a career in law required

a strong financial background and family connections

in the legal profession. Coming from a small family that

did not have any connections, when Audrey Eu decided

that she wanted to be a barrister, people poured a lot

of cold water on her. In those days, most people still

believed that the ultimate aim for women was marriage

and family. No one ever contemplated that Audrey

would have become a lawyer, let alone a successful

barrister and a powerful female figure in Hong Kong’s

political sphere.

Pursuing a career as a barrister can be grueling and

it is inevitable that you will feel nervous every time you

go to court. However, being slightly anxious is actually

beneficial to you, as it keeps you alert and drives you

to prepare more thoroughly. Nevertheless, the key to

becoming a successful barrister is to have judgment

and common sense. In Audrey’s words, “common sense

is not very common”, particularly when law students

are spoon-fed with the knowledge of many cases. As a

result, when you receive a problem, you are mostly just

trying to fit all those cases you have read and apply all

of them believing that it is the answer to the question.

This is an absolutely wrong approach. When you come

across different cases, it is important to read them with

a critical and analytical mind and understand the core

question; what are the issues and the just outcome?

Slowly, the cases will fall into place.

When asked why she decided to become a barrister

instead of a solicitor, Audrey said she did not want

to later regret that she did not give herself a chance.

“You are sometimes too caught up with other people’s

perceptions of you, that you are reluctant to step out

of your comfort zone. I just thought that it is better to

have tried and failed than not to have tried at all!” She

explained. She also encouraged young people not to

be afraid of failing. For Audrey, court work has always

“BETTER TO HAVE TRIED AND FAILED

THAN NOT TO HAVE TRIED AT ALL.”


“YOU ARE SOMETIMES

TOO CAUGHT UP WITH

OTHER PEOPLE’S

PERCEPTIONS OF

YOU, THAT YOU ARE

RELUCTANT TO STEP

OUT OF YOUR COMFORT

ZONE.”

FUTURE FOR LAW STUDENTS As a student studying in the UK, you should not feel

disadvantaged because you are not familiar with the

local scene. With technologies such as the internet,

students can stay in tune with Hong Kong even if you

are not physically present. In fact, UK students are,

to a certain extent, at an advantage, because you

speak better English compared to local students who

are not able to have the same kind of exposure and

opportunity, especially when English is a large part

of the legal tradition. Despite that, it is still very vital

that you are able to read and write Chinese, because

some cases now do require knowledge of the Chinese

language. Many big cases nowadays are to do with

Mainland China; nearly 80% or even more of Audrey’s

big cases, for instance business disputes cases, have

Mainland connections. Therefore, it is important for

students to be proficient in both English and Chinese.

Audrey also believes that lawyers should generally

be out-going and forward looking. Hong Kong is

currently going through interesting times, “you as law

students will be future lawyers at this critical time.

When you can make a difference, you are the crux at

the tide of changing history and you have the power

to change its course.” Therefore, instead of feeling

pessimistic about the possible change of legal systems,

we should treat it as a challenge for young people to

strive for and make a change.

It does not matter whether you have studied law

as your degree or decide to pursue a different career

pathway. You should always “follow your heart” as

Audrey phrases it. A lot of lawyers did not take up law

as their first degree or career for one reason or the

other, possibly due to difficulties in pursuing studies in

law or because they had other opportunities and took

up something else. However, years later, even when

they are in their 30s or even 50s, many still come back

to pursue a career in law because it is the calling of the

heart. Law is a very competitive career, but you should

still take it up not because it is a lucrative career but

because you enjoy doing it and it somehow “tickles and

excites you”.


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VICTOR CHEUNG PRESIDENT OF THE HONG KONG INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS (2014-15)

affirms the statement, as they often have

more international exposure, a better

coordinating mindset and tend to consider

all aspects when working. However, despite

Hong Kong’s high level of development,

there are still many opportunities, with

new railway extension projects and a third

airport runway. Not to mention, there are

21 engineering disciplines within the HKIE,

with two new ones being logistics and

transportation engineering and energy

engineering.

It is important to remember that

Research and Development (R&D) is also

a crucial part of engineering

innovation. There are two types:

pure research and applied

research. Victor describes the

former as a type of research

that is more scientific: creating

‘something out of nothing’,

whilst the latter tries to solve

problems that engineers face

practically. There is relatively

little pure research in Hong

Kong due to the lack of a

manufacturing industry, however

this is too, where the potential

lies. Victor also highlights

the opportunities abroad for

engineers who are interested in

R&D, particularly in Singapore

an engineer is to comply with laws and

regulations, but aside from that, it is

also their duty to have a sense of social

responsibility. As Victor acknowledges,

there is a growing concern and respect for

environmental values. Engineers now need

to be more ethical and innovative in order

to tackle the problem of sustainability. For

instance, when reclamations took place in

the past, pollution was inevitable as the

mud needed to be dredged out from the

seabed. However, engineers’ innovation

has allowed the discovery of an alternate

method: instead of dredging out the mud,

they were able to squeeze out the water,

enabling the reclamation process to be

more environmentally friendly and ethical.

PROSPECT OF HONG KONG’S ENGINEERING INDUSTRYHong Kong is a relatively small city, with

only 24% of 1,100 km2 being developable

land. Due to its constrained development

potential, Victor urges us to think beyond,

to places such as mainland China and

Southeast Asia. However, the reluctance

of Hong Kong people to work abroad

has been a hindrance to development, as

working abroad is inevitable and in fact,

very rewarding. When asked whether

Hong Kong engineers still maintain an

advantage in Mainland China, Victor

The engineering industry, though at

the heart of a thriving and bustling

society, sometimes sees its importance

underestimated. Using the example of a

tap, Victor points out the unfortunate fact

that many are ignorant of the source of the

water and only focus on the tap’s function

of providing it. The underlying hard work

completed by engineers seems to be often

overlooked.

AS AN ENGINEER IN HONG KONGThe general public has the impression

that doctors, lawyers and investment

bankers earn more than engineers. In

fact, Victor highlights that engineering

is not a profession that uses earnings

as a benchmark. Instead, satisfaction

is the main motivation for engineers.

Being able to witness the construction

or commercialization of their creations

as a result of hard work give engineers

an enormous sense of pride upon its

completion. Engineering is in fact a very

delightful profession to pursue.

A fundamental requirement of being

Interviewed by Vincent Chan, Written by Raymond Tsang and Kelvin Lo and Edited by Stephanie Fung and Jade Lee

THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF TOMORROW


shared anecdotes, hoping to inspire future

engineers. Victor holds strongly that by

engaging with the community more, we

could change not only the students but

also teachers’ and parents’ perceptions of

engineers. Media outlets also play a vital

role in publicising the engineering industry.

For instance, a TV series called “Dreams

Come True” (‘總有出頭天’) sponsored by

the Construction Industry Council (CIC)

and the Development Bureau of the HKSAR

Government was broadcasted on RTHK in

2014.

THE FUTURE OF HONG KONG ENGINEERSFor the Y-generation (our current

generation), Victor says that we usually

carry less family burdens and we have

a different mentality. We place a larger

emphasis on the balance of work life and

rest- yet he believes that it is unlikely

that productivity will change. Technology

has advanced at an increasing rate and

our generation will have to cope with the

change of pace. There is also another

stereotype that this industry is only for

men. In recent years, there has been

positive growth in female engineering

students and these new waves of female

students will provide new ideas and

influences. Victor also points out that as

many in the industry are approaching

the retirement age, more young blood is

required for sustainable development.

What is interesting about engineering

is not the money involved, but the

satisfaction of solving problems and

creating something beneficial to mankind.

Although career opportunities in Hong

Kong may be more limited in comparison

to others, Hong Kong Engineers still have

the possibility to explore the industry

abroad. What it takes to become a good

engineer is, at the end of the day, interest

and passion for the subject.

as the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge,

railway works, hospitals and highways.

As a result, civil engineering has seen

a higher demand compared to other

streams of engineering such as electrical or

mechanical.

The education system in Hong Kong

has also been changed to a 3-3-4 system.

Victor sees a lot of advantages in this

new system despite its complexity, where

students will be able to experience

general education in engineering before

specializing in their second year.

PROMOTING THE INDUSTRYAs the President of the Hong Kong

Institution of Engineers, he runs a

programme called “Engineer for a day”,

where secondary school students go onsite

to view engineers’ working conditions.

Victor also held a day camp for secondary

school students, where some visited the

Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company

Limited (HAECO) and the rest went to

the MTR control centre. Afterwards, they

visited HKUST and worked hands-on

with spaceship design, 3D printing and

cosmetic products. To finish, the engineers

due to their government’s recent avid

support of the creation of an aerospace

industry with the help of large investment

projects.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STUDENTS STUDYING IN HONG KONG AND THE UNITED KINGDOMVictor ascribes the difference in studying

cultures to the fact that UK universities

emphasize self-study, coursework and

group projects, whereas Hong Kong

universities focus more on personal

assignments. Nevertheless, he thinks

the culture in Hong Kong has begun to

change- with fewer contact hours, students

have more freedom to research different

projects. Changes can be observed in

the Hong Kong University of Science and

Technology (HKUST), where laboratories

are open 24 hours and students can

come up with extra projects other than

the projects in the university curriculum,

with professors as their advisors.

Notwithstanding that, Victor believes that

what ultimately defines the graduates

is their academic results and more

importantly, their attitude, personality and

their communication skills, as opposed to

the ranking of universities.

NORMS LIMITING ASPIRING ENGINEERSEngineering as a subject has become

increasingly popular and is leaving its

former shell of being a ‘back-up’ subject.

This phenomenon may be due to growing

infrastructure projects in Hong Kong, such

“MEDIA OUTLETS ALSO PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN PUBLICISING THE ENGINEERING INDUSTRY.”

“ENGINEERING IS ... THE

SATISFACTION OF SOLVING PROBLEMS

AND CREATING SOMETHING

BENEFICIAL TO MANKIND”

Jennifer Yu in “Dreams Come True” (Source: RTHK.hk)


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PURSUING A CAREER IN THE NGO SECTOR

MAKE A DIFFERENCE, NOT JUST A LIVING

“LIFE BEGINS AT THE END OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE”

Written by Sophia Sung and Jason Wong


DR JOHN FUNG

SECTOR AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS DIRECTOR IN HONG KONG COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICE

Restaurant run by the Neighbourhood

Advice-Action Council which provides

on-the-job training and employment for

the disabled. Having described the sector

as “not too well defined” (there are only

450 social enterprises in Hong Kong), John

stressed that there are certainly many

business opportunities for empathetic and

innovative students.

AREAS REQUIRING IMPROVEMENTOverseas students have advantages in

having good spoken and written English

as well as the potential to apply their

understanding of the overseas social

system to Hong Kong’s effectively. John

introduced para-counselling services

in Hong Kong after gaining exposure

to it during his stay in Australia.

“Different places adopt different social

service practices and the exchange is

unquestionably meaningful”. Pointing out

the fact that Hong Kong students can have

quite narrow social circles, which John

disapproves of; he further encourages them

to step out of their comfort zone, diversify

their friend base and build relationship with

people from different ethnic backgrounds.

MUST-HAVES FOR THE NGO SECTORIn reality, “this is one self-elective industry

you can’t force yourself into.” John

emphasised the importance of attitude.

As mentioned earlier, tangible returns

including wages and employment perks

are not factors which differentiate the

NGO industry. He believes that you must

have empathy alongside the desire

to make a difference to truly enjoy

working in the NGO sector. Welcoming

students specialising in a range of areas

including education, engineering, law and

finance, John welcomes any fervent and

compassionate individuals to contribute

through any of the aforementioned options

and he looks forward to enlarging the

sector’s capacity with the support from all

of you.

SOCIAL WORK, VOLUNTEERING AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISESSocial workers engage in a range of

activities such as training volunteers,

counselling, night-time and cyber outreach.

John shared, in his words, a “priceless

experience” which involved working with

teenagers at Juvenile Home. A teenager

whom he had provided counselling to,

due to a violent background and drug

abuse recently got in contact with him

and thanked him for his assistance.

Without John’s guidance he would still

have been with his gang, let alone gaining

a position at the Correctional Services

Department today. Hence, although the

entry salary for the sector ($17,000 -

$18,000) is perceptibly lower than the

mean ($23,000), the job satisfaction and

invaluable encounters strengthened John’s

will to stay in this profession.

According to the local law, one must

complete an accredited social work training

course in Hong Kong to become a social

worker. Fully aware that this may put off

some passionate students whose degree is

of other disciplines, John provided another

option - volunteering, which is open to

people with different levels of education,

commitment and abilities. Yet as easy as it

is to recruit volunteers, it is as difficult to

maintain them. John hopes students could

dedicate more time on sustained services

such as tutoring, visiting elder homes,

criminals in prison and patients who are

on the verge of death. Facing a shortage

particularly in expanding elderly services

provoked by ageing population, John calls

out for support to cope with this pressing

issue in Hong Kong.

What might be most captivating to

the vast amount of business overseas

student is the last option, setting up

a social enterprise. Social enterprises

are businesses aiming to tackle social

problems, improve communities and

people’s life chances. A prominent example

would be the Ho Man Tin Sports Centre


Hong Kong’s Film Entertainment industry is

one of the largest in the world but it’s not all

glitz, glamour and spotlights. We are honored

to have the opportunity to interview Chu Chen

On, Executive Producer of October Pictures

Ltd (拾月堂) to give us an insight into the

world of film and specifically, the Production

Services industry. As an avid supporter of

film, On started off as a production assistant.

Working in a movie set is refreshing for him

and being involved in production entails the

transformation of a small, one-dimensional

idea into a large-scale, multi dimensional

film. Now a veteran in the industry, On

has handled a myriad of international and

local productions, ranging from television

commercials to documentary films to feature

films, including the production of the Batman

Sequel – The Dark Knight.

NATURE OF WORKAs a co-producer of many international

productions set in Hong Kong, On’s role

entails extensive preparation to ensure the

smooth running of the filming period and to

meet the needs of producers and directors.

This includes managing transportation,

accommodation, casting for talents and

extras, acquiring permits, as well as providing

creative inputs such as the selection of

locations for filming.

The producer’s role is both creative and

technical. When a director comes up with

an idea, they would consult the producer for

suggestions. Producers would read the script

and suggest certain settings where their

ideas can be realized. For instance, in The

Dark Knight, On suggested to film the action

scene on top of the International Finance

Centre Tower 2 (IFC 2), which overlooks the

Hong Kong city skyline. In fact, this was a

Written by Stephanie Fung, Jade Lee and Kelly Yeung

BEHIND THE GLAMOURFILM PRODUCTION INDUSTRY:


At the same time, failures are inevitable

and are bound to happen. Thus, one’s

curiosity, love and passion for movies are of

paramount importance in filmmaking.

Those who are interested in pursuing

a career in the film production industry

should not be worried as new blood is

always welcomed. Therefore, if you are

passionate about movie making and are

keen to learn, what are you waiting for?

ADVICE TO STUDENTSPursuing a career in the film production

industry is all about your expectations.

There are many misunderstandings about

this industry because we, as the audience,

only see the alluring aspect of working

in the film industry. As On explained,

“one morning, I was on a helicopter for 2

hours scouting for the new James Bond

movie which then ended with lunch in the

Peninsula Hotel. In the afternoon, I visited

the local markets and communicated with

different shop owners.” If you only expect

to be under the spotlight, going to fancy

parties and having expensive meals, then

the film industry might not be for you. It

requires much hard work and perseverance;

some people can work up to 18 hours a

day to turn the impossible to the possible.

challenging and unprecedented feat, as

nobody had ever filmed at the top of the

IFC 2. To implement this idea, On and his

team also brought a C130 transport plane

to Hong Kong and were able to fly it across

the Victoria Harbour. Being a producer is

more than just being imaginative, it also

requires one to be quick-witted; to attract

scriptwriters and producers from other

countries to come to one’s city, because

having a concept does not necessarily

mean it can be put into action in that city.

FUTURE OF THE HONG KONG FILM INDUSTRYWhen asked whether Hong Kong’s film

industry will reach the level of international

standards, On commented honestly that

this is a challenging task because of the

language barriers. More than half of the

world speaks English, whereas Hong Kong

movies are in Cantonese, thus only open

to a fairly limited and small market. As a

result, people are less likely to spend as

much money on productions that generate

fewer profits. Larger investments are made

in western film productions, which target

a larger market. When one can afford to

spend more money, the quality of those

movies will also improve. For instance, in

terms of technical aspects of production,

one can use more advanced equipment,

helicopters, etc.

“IF YOU ONLY EXPECT TO BE UNDER THE

SPOTLIGHT, GOING TO FANCY PARTIES AND

HAVING EXPENSIVE MEALS, THEN THE FILM

INDUSTRY MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU.”

The Dark Knight Movie


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employers

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and don’t forget to breathe!

Keep it professional, short

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Friends can point out any strange phrases, nervous habits and achievements that you have missed out

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