Jobs in Hong Kong for expats have never been so hard to find. The following resources are the best places to find work in Hong Kong. All of them are in English and are specifically aimed at expats looking to move to the city.
The first section is a collection of job databases on the Internet that are worth searching daily, as jobs are added regularly.
Tip: If a job says Cantonese is required, they mean it, and unless you speak the language fluently, you are likely to waste your time on the app. The same goes for Mandarin. Remember, working in Hong Kong will also require a work visa, which means you will need to find an employer willing to sponsor you. Again, this will usually be stated in the ad.
Online resources
- English-Speaking Jobs in Hong Kong – This article looks at what industries, jobs, and professions are open to expats moving to Hong Kong.
- Jobs DB: The group’s pick is JobsDB, which has the largest selection of jobs and also the most accessible website, although not all jobs are exclusively for expats.
- Classified Post: The online version of the classified section of the South China Morning Post, has some of Hong Kong’s most prominent work and is almost entirely geared towards expats.
- Monster: This global search company has an excellent selection of Hong Kong jobs with a particular focus on banking and finance.
Printed resources
- South China Morning Post Classified Section: Once considered the bible for expat job seekers, the Post has lagged behind some of the internet resources listed above, but with many jobs listed every Saturday, it is still a compulsory purchase.
- Hong Kong Magazine – Available for free in restaurants and bars in Lan Kwai Fong and SoHo, the magazine has a small classified section that includes some of Hong Kong’s most original and creative work.
