Teens should look to delta for jobs-HK ( 2003-11-12 09:39) (China Daily HK Edition)
Young Hong Kong people should not waste time in
looking for jobs in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region.
"The PRD's demand for Hong Kong professionals is very strong. Hong Kong youth
should grasp the chances to work on the mainland as early as possible." urged
Woo Tun Oy, associate professor of Hong Kong Baptist University.
However, the job-seeking young can't afford to be complacent about their edge
over mainland counterparts. The mainland young are fast-learners, and can
overtake Hong Kong's youth in a few years. Hence, the urgency to grab
opportunities quickly.
Woo was speaking yesterday at a seminar on exploring delta job opportunities
for the young.
The unemployment rate among the 15-to-19 age group is 36.1 per cent in the
territory.
"Hong Kong employees generally have better English and computer sense. They
are more creative and law-abiding. Their integrity is appreciated by mainland
employers." said another speaker, Y.M. Yeung.
The Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement provides easier entry of the
mainland markets by Hong Kong companies and individuals. Individuals can set up
their own retail shops in Guangdong Province without going through complex
procedure that foreign companies are required to do.
"Tutoring jobs are hot in the PRD," said Y.S. Lau, a news commentator, "as
more working parents spend more time at work, part-time tutors are in high
demand, in particular the ones from Hong Kong."
Mainland parents prefer Hong Kong tutors because they want their children to
have a wider world view and a higher proficiency of English language.
The delta demand for Hong Kong professionals continues to be very strong,
especially in the fields of accounting, management, information technology,
electronics and mobile-phone technology.
