1、Industry Reportfor Early CareersJuly 2025Bridging Futures-Employer Insights on Graduate Career Readiness for Hong KongExecutiveSummaryIn response to the growing need to retain top graduate talent locally,the University of Hong Kong(HKU)conducted a comprehensivestudy from July 2024 to April 2025.This

2、 included employer surveysand focus group discussions,with the objective of betterunderstanding employers expectations,recruitment priorities,andperceptions of graduate performance in the Hong Kong workplace.This report consolidates insights from a diverse range of employersacross key industries who

3、 participated in the study,aiming tosuggest strategies for enhancing student career preparation andreaffirming HKUs commitment to educational excellence.It also contributes to broader talent retention efforts,aligning withthe Hong Kong SAR Governments initiatives to attract and retaintalent supporti

4、ng university graduates in their transition to theworkforce and strengthening Hong Kongs long-termcompetitiveness.Key Focuses of the ReportEmployer expectations throughout thejob search and application processEmployer priorities for graduate skillsBridging the gap between industryneeds and graduate

5、preparation forall university students in Hong Kong23Key Findings fromEmployersTop Skills for Workplace SuccessWork AttitudeInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical and Problem-solving AbilitiesKey Notes for Job ApplicationTailor Your CVConnect Company Research to Your StoryPrepare for Every StageDemonstrate

6、Business AwarenessEvolving Skill PrioritiesLanguage proficiencys priority has declinedIncreased value on digital,analytical,andsoft skillsEmployersContinuing toHire HKU graduates*Some employers expressed interest but are currently unable toproceed due to hiring constraints like headcount freezes.*Pr