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Career Resources Corner

Career Planning & Preparations

Early birds always catch the worms. While it may seem like your graduation day is far off in the distance, the truth is that time flies faster than we realize. By proactively planning your career now, you can set yourself up for incredible opportunities and a fulfilling professional journey. Start now with the help of the following resources:

CareerAddict

eFinancialCareers (for students) (*Banking & financial services related)

eFinancialCareers – Banking & Financial Services Guide for Students

It is a career guide for students covering comprehensive information about how to get into banking and financial services, how to start preparing as a 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students, as well as a directory of 150+ banks careers sites that students shouldn't miss.

Indeed

The Balance – Career Planning

The Muse

大人學 – 大人的Small Talk

小Lin说求职

Skills Development
E-Learning Resources

(1) Google Career Certificates 2023 (智慧數碼人才計劃 2023) (First-come, first-served)

It is a suite of flexible online training programme to equip you with job-ready skills within 6 month through a Google Career Certificates Scholarships on a first come, first served basis. The certificates cover 8 high-growth areas, including :

  • Advanced Data Analytics [NEW for 2023]
  • Business Intelligence [NEW for 2023]
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing & E-commerce
  • IT Automation
  • IT Support
  • Project Management
  • UX Design.

Eligibility: Any Hong Kong permanent residents aged between 16 – 35 years old who are interested in learning new career skills related to technology and innovation.

Scholarship: Scholarships are available and provided as licenses for free Coursera access until 31 March 2024.

To learn more about the programme, please visit: Google Career Certificates 2023

 

(2) Skillshop (好學堂)

It is a free online training platform to grow your skills on Google's tools and solutions. You could also earn Skillshop digital badges and certifications when you pass the certification assessment and meet the qualifications for the certifications. Learning topics include:

  • Google Ads (*Certification available)
  • Google Marketing Platform (*Certification available)
  • Analytics Academy (*Certification available)
  • Google Ad Manager
  • Google Digital Academy
  • Google for Education and more..

To learn more about the trainings and enroll, please visit:  Skillshop

 

(3) Google Digital Garage

It offers a range of free online courses and live training webinars to help you level up your digital marketing skills. You'll earn a Google Digital Garage certificate after passing the final test and completion of the Fundamental Digital Marketing course. Learning topics include:

  • Digital Marketing
  • Career Development
  • Data and Tech

To learn more about the trainings and enroll, please visit: Google Digital Garage

(1) Free Learning Paths for Top Jobs

LinkedIn and Microsoft have teamed up to provide free learning courses to help you discover new in-demand roles, learn relevant skills, search and apply for jobs, as well as to prepare for interviews.

  • Administrative Professional
  • Business Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Project Manager
  • Software Developer
  • System Administrator

To explore and start your learning, please visit: Free Learning Paths for Top Jobs

 

(2) 100 (Free) AI courses to help you navigate the future of work (*Free until 15 June 2023)

LinkedIn now offers over 100 AI courses free through June 15, 2023 to help you succeed in your job and career. Learning topics and course highlights include:

  • Generative AI
  • AI and Machine Learning (ML) Foundations
  • Responsible AI
  • Advanced AI
  • Applied AI

To explore and start your learning, please visit: 100 Free AI courses to help you navigate the future of work

The Microsoft Summer Semester 2023 (until 30 June 2023)

The Microsoft Summer Semester 2023 provides you with FREE online learning resources on AI, Big Data and Cloud to support you all-the-way throughout your self-learning journey and help you earn the below globally recognized Microsoft Fundamentals Certification to upgrade your CV and LinkedIn Profile!

Target Students: Students from all disciplines are welcome to join. No technical knowledge is required.

Programme Offerings:

(1) FREE Practice Tests & Exam Vouchers for Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications

(2) Online Learning Resources Pack

  • Self-paced online learning paths for AI, Cloud and Data
  • On-demand instructor-led training resources
  • Tips for sharing your Microsoft certifications on LinkedIn

Programme Deadline: 30 June 2023

To learn more about the programme, please visit: Microsoft Summer Semester 2023

Contact Us

Tel: (+852) 2768 6644

Email: career@hkmu.edu.hk