HKUArts Job Portal [Requires HKU SID log in]
HKUArts Career Databank [Requires HKU SID log in]
HKUArts LinkedIn Learning [Requires HKU SID log in]
HKUArts Statutory Minimum Wage Exemption Forms (Work Experience Students) Request System
CEDARS - Career & Placement Section
- One-on-one Career Consultation for CV and cover letter review, mock interview practices
- Career Readiness Training (Essential & Advanced)
- DropPicker Career Library with past interview questions to go through the selection process
- Graduate First Online Aptitude Practice Tests, Virtual Interview & Gamification
- VMock - AI-driven online platform for CV and interview performance enhancement
- CEDARS Career Fairs
- Career Events and Recruitment Talks
- CEDARS Job Platforms (Government Vacancies, Graduate Positions & Local Internship, STEM Internship Scheme, Overseas & Mainland Internships, Startup Internships and more)
- Internship Schemes | International/ Non-local Internships
- Vault Interviewing
- Prospects Interview Tests and Exercises
Centre for Applied English Studies (CAES)
- Communication support & upcoming workshops including “Negotiations: Cross-Cultural Negotiations and Strategies”, “English for Networking”, “Professional writing: cover letters”, “Professional writing: CVs”, “Negotiations: Practice” etc
- Workshops & discussion groups, book a 1-on-1 consultation with professionally trained Communication Advisors and Peer Consultants
School of Chinese
- Chinese Enhancement Resources (CLEP): Digital CV, Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), Chinese Professional Presentation Skills, and Professional Business Writing for impactful workplace communication.
- Chinese Help Desk for Native Chinese Speakers (CLEP‑CHD): Language support services for UGC‑funded students, with a focus on Chinese writing and speaking skills.
- Chinese Help Desk for Non‑native Chinese Speakers (CLC‑CHD): 1:1 consultations and workshops to develop Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for UGC‑funded students.
- CantoSounds: An online Cantonese pronunciation course (romanisation, sounds, recordings, videos, exercises, and games).
FirstResume@HKUArts | AI-powered Career Support for HKUArts Students
Overview and Eligibility
HKUArts has partnered with FirstResume to provide Arts students with an AI-enabled career toolkit to support résumé preparation, job search planning, application tracking, and interview preparation.
Whether you are exploring career options, applying for internships, or preparing for graduate opportunities, FirstResume can help make your job search more efficient, targeted, and effective.
Plan | Eligible Student Group |
Starter Plan | All HKUArts undergraduate and taught postgraduate students |
Premium Plan | Selected eligible HKUArts undergraduate students Priority for the Premium Plan will be given to:
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FirstResume Starter Plan For all HKUArts Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Students
All HKUArts undergraduate and taught postgraduate students are eligible for free access to the FirstResume Starter Plan.
Key Features
With the Starter Plan, you can access:
- JD Keyword Extractor – Identify key requirements from job descriptions and tailor your resume accordingly
- Job Compatibility Analysis – Assess how well your profile matches a specific role
- Resume Builder – Create professional resumes using structured templates
- AI Global Job Board – Explore job and internship opportunities worldwide
- Application Action Checklist – Follow step-by-step guidance from application to interview
- AI Career Pathfinder – Explore career options aligned with your skills, interests and goals
How to Get Started:
1. Visit this link | |
2. Click "Sign In" at the bottom left corner | |
3. Select "Click for university/organization version" | |
4. Choose “The University of Hong Kong – Faculty of Arts (HKUArts)” | |
5. Complete the sign-up process using your HKU email address
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FirstResume Premium Plan For Eligible HKUArts Undergraduate Students
HKUArts will sponsor selected eligible undergraduate students to access the FirstResume Premium Plan for enhanced career preparation support.
Eligibility
Priority will be given to
- HKUArts undergraduate students who will take a credit-bearing internship course in the upcoming semester(s) in AY2026–27
- Final-year HKUArts undergraduate students
- Students on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability
Additional Premium Features
In addition to all Starter Plan features, the Premium Plan includes:
- CV and Cover Letter Generation – Create tailored CV and cover letters highlighting your relevant experience and strengths
- Outreach Email Drafting – Draft professional emails for job applications, networking and direct outreach
- Interview Preparation – Generate practice questions and suggested responses based on target roles
- Smart Job Tracking – Track applications and progress without using separate spreadsheets
- AI Company Research – Access company information and recent updates to support application and interview preparation
How to Apply for Premium Access
- Sign up for a FirstResume account (Premium Access) HERE
- The HKUArts Career Development Team will review your eligibility
- Eligible students will receive an approval email with activation instructions
- Approved students can enjoy 3 months of sponsored Premium Access
Service Period: October 1 – December 31, 2026
View FirstResume User Guide HERE
Explore FirstResume HERE
FirstResume - Automates Your Job Application (Watch video HERE)
Sign up HERE today and explore the resources designed to support your career planning, job search and professional development.
Enquiry: artssge@hku.hk
HKUArts Career Development Team
LinkedIn Learning@HKUArts
We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for you to enhance your employability, boost your resume, and prepare for your future career. In partnership with LinkedIn Learning and FirstResume, HKUArts offers sponsored access to these valuable platforms to support your professional development.
LinkedIn Learning provides 25,000+ courses taught by industry experts in 46+ languages, with new courses added weekly. Track your progress, earn certificates, and personalize your learning experience—anytime, anywhere.
Eligibility
Priority will be given to
- HKUArts undergraduate students who will take a credit-bearing internship course in the upcoming semester(s) in AY2026–27
- Final-year HKUArts undergraduate students
- Students on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability
How to get started with LinkedIn Learning?
- Sign up for a LinkedIn Learning account HERE
- The HKUArts Career Development Team will review your eligibility
- Eligible students will receive an approval email with activation instructions
- Approved students can enjoy 3 months of sponsored access to LinkedIn Learning
- Be reminded to connect your LinkedIn profile to showcase your completed courses and certifications
Service Period: August 20 – December 31, 2026
View LinkedIn Learning User Guide HERE
Sign up HERE today and explore the resources designed to support your career planning, job search and professional development.
Enquiry: artssge@hku.hk
HKUArts Career Development Team
HKUArts Statutory Minimum Wage Exemption Forms (Work Experience Students) Request System
Statutory Minimum Wage Exemption Forms
The Statutory Minimum Wage (SMW) rate is raised to $43.1 per hour with effect from 1 May 2026. The monthly monetary cap on the requirement for employers to record the total number of hours worked by employees is also raised to $17,600 per month in tandem with the implementation of the new SMW rate.
For the latest information, please refer to the Labour Department website HERE.
1. Student Interns
A student intern refers to a student whose internship:
- forms a compulsory or elective component of their programme, e.g. a credit-bearing internship course;
- has no age restriction; and
- has no restriction on the duration of the internship.
Please refer to the full list of HKUArts credit-bearing internship courses HERE.
Further Action Required: Students should contact the respective course coordinator or programme administrator HERE to endorse the exemption form for Student Interns.
2. Work Experience Students*
A work experience student refers to a student whose internship or work experience:
- is not necessarily curriculum-related;
- is undertaken by a student who is under the age of 26 at the beginning of the employment; and
- is for a continuous period of up to 59 days as exempt student employment.
- The student employee is required to make a statutory declaration to verify the above and provide the declaration, or a copy of it, to the employer.
Further Action Required: Please click HERE to submit your request for the Statutory Minimum Wage Exemption Form (Work Experience Students) for the endorsement by HKUArts Career Development Team.
Enquiries: artssge@hku.hk
Career Development Team, HKUArts
