After the release of the HKDSE results, you may begin planning your next steps, and employment is one of the options to consider. Among the many industries, which one best matches your personality, abilities, and interests? How should you equip yourself and strengthen your competitiveness? What job‑seeking channels are available? The following sections break down the key information to help you plan ahead with greater clarity.

First, whether you already have a preferred industry or are still exploring different possibilities, you may start by browsing the Life Planning Information Website of the Education Bureau, and Talent.gov.hk, an information platform established by the Human Resources Planning Commission. These platforms provide details on job duties, work environments, and personality traits suited to various positions across different industries, helping you gain an initial understanding of each career field.

If you are interested in particular job roles, you may further explore the educational requirements, skills, career prospects, and promotion pathways. It is also important to understand the availability of job vacancies in the market and whether relevant training courses are offered, so you can plan your future more comprehensively.

In addition, you may visit the Job Centres of the Labour Department to consult employment officers for job‑search advice. Employment officers will provide information on the job market, training courses, and existing employment programmes. They also conduct career aptitude assessments, and offer suggestions on job‑search strategies to support job seekers in planning their career paths.

If you are still uncertain about your career direction, you may consider gaining exposure through different trials or experiences. Depending on the industry or job type, you may explore the following programmes:

Labour Department – “Youth Employment and Training Programme” (YETP)

The YETP provides a comprehensive platform of job search for young people aged 15 to 29 with educational attainment at sub-degree level or below. This programme enables young people to better understand themselves and their work aptitudes while enriching their job skills and experience so as to enhance employability. Key features include:

• Trainees can enrol in training courses offered by Employees Retraining Board with the assistance of Career Advisors under YETP. YETP will also arrange training courses for special employment projects and specific service targets when appropriate.

• Workplace Attachment (WPA) opportunities will be offered by the private, public and social service sectors. Each trainee will undergo WPA training in a host organisation for ONE month and there is no employment relationship between the host organisation and the trainee. Trainees are eligible for WPA training allowance provided that they complete the training with an attendance rate of 80% or above.

Vocational Training Council (VTC) - Apprenticeship Training Scheme

Apprenticeship training has duality in essence: apprentice not only has a full-time job with steady income, and complemented with related vocational education; moreover, the training is monitored and supported.  While being an apprentice, he/she accumulates working experience and progress academically concurrently. Key features include:

• Registered apprentices would be recommended for admitting to relative programme.

• Starting from 1 April 2024, the Government provides a “Training Allowance” of HK$1,000 per month for each eligible registered apprentice for a maximum of 36 months with a maximum subsidy amount of HK$36,000.

• The Government also provides an" Upskilling Allowance" with a maximum amount of HK$30,000 for each graduated apprentice. Graduated apprentice who completes apprenticeship training between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2027, remains working in the specified trade for 18 and 36 months, and completed relevant training course to the specific trade, will be eligible to apply allowance for a maximum reimbursement amounts of HK$10,000 and HK$20,000 respectively.

When you decide to enter the workforce, you may explore job opportunities through the following channels:

Government‑managed Job Platforms
- Talent.gov.hk
- Labour Department’s Interactive Employment Service
- GovHK – Applying for Government Jobs

These platforms provide job vacancies, recruitment information, and application requirements for easy reference.

Job Fairs / Recruitment Events
- Organised by the Labour Department, NGOs, or individual companies, these events often include on‑site consultations, interviews, and seminars, helping job seekers understand industry needs directly.

Newspapers, Professional Magazines, and Online Advertisements
- Useful for keeping track of recruitment trends in specific industries, especially professional or technical fields.

Human Resources Companies / Private Employment Agencies
- Provide job‑matching services to help job seekers identify suitable opportunities.

If you wish to apply for your preferred job but are unsure where to begin, you may refer to the Labour Department’s Job Hunting Briefcase, which offers practical information on CV writing, interview preparation, and job‑search strategies. You may also join the tailor‑made career advisory activities organised by Youth Employment Start (Y.E.S.), designed for secondary school graduates. These activities cover CV preparation, interview skills, workplace etiquette, and even interview makeup and styling workshops, helping students build confidence and prepare for different job‑seeking challenges as they pursue suitable career opportunities.

Sources:
Education Bureau – Life Planning Information Website
Talent.gov.hk
Labour Department – Youth Employment and Training Programme
Labour Department – Youth Employment Start
Labour Department – Interactive Employment Service
Labour Department – Launch Your Career
Vocational Training Council