Job Search Tips
Job Search Do's
Read the job descriptions carefully. Often, job titles do not reflect the actual duties and responsibilities of the job.
Follow the submission requirements.
Job Search Don'ts
Restrict your choices to high-sounding titles. “Manager” of Company A may mean “Assistant Supervisor” of Company B.
Be scared by the requirements stated in the job advertisements. You may possess some experience and skills which the employers have not considered.
Job Search Do's
Read the job descriptions carefully. Often, job titles do not reflect the actual duties and responsibilities of the job.
Follow the submission requirements.
Job Search Don'ts
Restrict your choices to high-sounding titles. “Manager” of Company A may mean “Assistant Supervisor” of Company B.
Be scared by the requirements stated in the job advertisements. You may possess some experience and skills which the employers have not considered.
Beware of Employment Traps
TIP #1 : Be realistic and sensible
Be realistic and sensible
Be pragmatic when you search for jobs.
Do not believe in job advertisements that require barely any experience or qualifications but offer a good sum of money. Check if the salary offered and the job requirements are realistic and comparable with the market level.
TIP #2 : Be alert when attending interviews
Be alert when attending interviews
Mind your personal safety when going to an interview.
Avoid having an interview at night or in a remote area. If necessary, inform your parents or find someone to accompany you.
Do not readily provide any important personal information or documents (e.g. bank cards, credit card no., password, etc.) to others during the interview, especially if those documents are not related to the job.
TIP #3 : Check the scope of your job duties
Check the scope of your job duties
After you started a job, check whether your duties are consistent with the descriptions set out in the job advertisement or discussed during the interview.
Familiarize yourself with the rights and benefits of an employee.
Refuse unreasonable demands and never take up illegal duties. If you perform any duties against the law, you may commit a crime that will ruin your life.
TIP #4 : Don't make payments
Don't make payments
Normally, employees are not required to pay fees when they take up a job. Ask for the reasons if you are required to do so.
TIP #5 : Examine the contract terms and additional conditions carefully
Examine the contract terms and additional conditions carefully
Before you sign the contract, read all the terms and conditions carefully, including those attached stipulations and related employee guidance.
Do not sign contracts immediately if any terms and conditions are not clear or unfavorable to you.
TIP #6 : Pay more attention
Pay more attention
Keep abreast of current affairs and beware of the tricks of fraud.
If you have any doubts, consult your family members, teachers or friends. Seek advice or assistance from related bodies such as our center, Macau Police Station or Labour Affairs Bureau when necessary.