Recommended Interns/Part time/Temp/Summer/ONLINE Jobs for 16year old in HONG KONG?

Hong Kong is a very diverse city so it will be quite easy to get opportunities despite the competitive nature.

But just a thought
Does my job always have to benefit my Higher Education? Because I've came across some pages where people talk about just feeling the reality of working at a restaurant, a boba store or a fast food chain, will this allow me to open my eyes or...

Should i just stick to fancy internships from networks, a mix a of both serious related and volunteering maybe?

I am open to suggestions :smile:

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Reply 1

normaw

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

If you are going to study an academic subject at uni, then work experience is not required. It is better to do extra reading beyond the curriculum to show your interest in your subject. If you are going to study a vocational course (medicine, healthcare, etc.), then work/volunteering experience is usually required.

Reply 2

amahh

Original post by ka1tee_

Hong Kong is a very diverse city so it will be quite easy to get opportunities despite the competitive nature.
But just a thought
Does my job always have to benefit my Higher Education? Because I've came across some pages where people talk about just feeling the reality of working at a restaurant, a boba store or a fast food chain, will this allow me to open my eyes or...
Should i just stick to fancy internships from networks, a mix a of both serious related and volunteering maybe?
I am open to suggestions :smile:

)

Hello from HK! Tbh I’d say HK used to ample of job opportunities but since the local economy has been going down due to the pandemic, the whole job market is extremely competitive. As a fresh graduate of a BA degree at HKU, I find a lot of my friends in business or law having to fight for internship positions and plan a year or two ahead for what they’re about to do for the next holiday or after graduation.

I think @normaw is right and you do have to consider whether your subject in higher education will be academic before you look for opportunities. I’d say even if it’s academic, you could try gain experience from volunteering at a NGO or job shadowing and get a glimpse of the work that people who are actually working in the field do. Also try network with people in your field! Often people in corporates have an LinkedIn account. Go reach them out and maybe ask for advice. If you’re shy you could still read through their profiles and get a sense of how your career could progress professionally.

I don’t think reading helps as much in the local university selection process but it probably carries a heavier weight in the UK. It’s always good to read and get some background knowledge, however. It’s not that I’d oppose to that but since selection usually look at your results the most, better invest your time in exams than doing extra readings.

This is very fragmented but hope it helps :smile: