After the release of the HKDSE results, you may start to consider your possible future paths. Employment is one of the options. Among all the industries, which one best suits your personality, abilities, and interests? How can you equip yourself? What job-seeking channels are available? Let’s break it down step by step!First, whether you already have a preferred industry or are still considering your options, you can start by browsing the Industries and Jobs - Life Planning Information Website under Education Bureau and Careers Exploration - Talent.gov.hk to understand the responsibilities, work environment, and personality matches for different positions across various industries. If you are interested in certain job positions, you can further explore the educational requirements, skills, career prospects, and promotion pathways. More importantly, you can get to know the vacancies available in the market for these positions and any relevant courses available in these websites.In addition, you can visit the Job Centres of the Labour Department to consult employment advisors for job search advice. Employment advisors provide information of the latest employment market, training courses and existing employment programmes available to meet the needs of individual job seekers. They also conduct career aptitude assessments for job seekers and offer job search advice.If you are unsure about your career direction, you may consider giving yourself more trials and experiences by participating in the Labour Department’s Work Trial Scheme or the following on-the-job training/ apprenticeship programmes:Labour Department’s "Youth Employment and Training Programme" (YETP) The YETP provides free and dedicated training and employment support services to young people aged 15 to 29 with an 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. Career Advisors of YETP provide trainees with career development services. Trainees may also choose to participate in training courses, workplace attachment training and on-the-job training. The programme also recently launched the Greater Bay Area Work Experience Attachment Programme this summer, offering 1-month workplace attachment in the Greater Bay Area Mainland cities for YETP trainees aged 18 to 29.Vocational Training Council (VTC)'s Apprenticeship and Other Training Programs 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.When you make up your mind to enter the workforce, you can consider exploring job opportunities through the following channels:Government-provided job platformsTalent.gov.hkLabour Department's Interactive Employment Service"GovHK - Applying for Government Jobs"Job fairs/recruitment events organised by the Labour Department, NGOs, or individual companiesNewspapers, professional magazines, and online advertisementsPrivate employment agenciesRecommendations from friends and relativesSelf-recommendation to potential employersIf you determine to apply for a job but don’t know where to start, don’t worry! You can refer to the Labour Department’s Job Hunting Briefcase or participate in a series of tailor-made career advisory activities organised by the Youth Employment Start (Y.E.S.); with an aim to assisting and equipping secondary school graduates in pursuit of a promising career. These activities range from CV preparation to interview makeup and styling workshops, helping you confidently tackle various job-seeking challenges and finally secure your dream job!Sources:Education Bureau - Life Planning Information Website Talent.gov.hkLabour Department - "Youth Employment and Training Programme"Labour Department - Youth Employment StartLabour Department - Interactive Employment ServiceLabour Department - "Launch Your Career""Job Hunting Briefcase"GovHK - One-Stop PortalVocational Training Council