Based on interviews with industry professionals and recruitment specialists, this course helps you create a compelling CV / résumé that will get your foot in the door. Be the last they have to read - Be the first they want to call!
By the end of this course, you will have learned how to:
Once you have successfully grasped the foundation of interview success by completing our English@Work: Basic Job Interview Skills course, how you persuade others to believe that you are as good as you say you are is now the challenge. Our instructors have had a 100% success rate in getting interviews and landing a job, and we hope to share that experience with you.
By the end of this course, you will have learned how to:
prepare precise and persuasive answers to challenging questions
use verbal and non-verbal skills to impress the interviewers
perform professionally during and after interviews
Based on advice from accomplished professionals in the business, HR and academic field, we have created a course that helps you build a solid foundation to succeed in job interviews and get that ultimate call. This course will change the way you prepare for and perform in job interviews.
By the end of this course, you will have learned how to:
achieve interview success in six steps
find out how YOU can be an independent learner and become a life-long learner
stand out from the crowd using four strategies
avoid common mistakes
highlight soft and hard skills using appropriate vocabulary and expressions
A chance to have dialogue and interactive match with an Olympic Gold Medalist! On 17 December, the renowned foil fencing athlete and Olympic champion, Mr Cheung Ka-long, will have a live chat at PolyU where he will share details about his athletic and personal life with participants. 一起與奧運金牌運動員在校園對話、台上較量﹗香港著名劍擊運動員張家朗將於12月17日蒞臨 理大 校園,與一眾與會者暢談他在劍術內外的生活點滴。
What is your dream? And how to make it come true? Ms Guo Jingjing, the Olympic Gold Medalist, will share with us her story of chasing dreams. 你的夢想是什麼?你有好好努力使它實現嗎?奧運金牌得主郭晶晶女士將與大家分享她追逐夢想的故事。 Event Date: 22.11.2022
The Palace Museum houses a collection of national treasures, which are not only rare and precious artworks, but also serve as vehicles for Chinese philosophy and culture. Since its establishment, the Palace Museum has taken preserving and carrying the Chinese cultural heritage forward as its core mission. In the past few decades, the Palace Museum has endeavoured to activate its collection and make the museum more connected and relevant to the world beyond the museum walls. As a bridge between the past and the present, China and the world, the Hong Kong Palace Museum is committed to the study and appreciation of Chinese art and culture. With a Hong Kong perspective and a global vision, the Museum interprets the Palace Museum’s collection and its culture and presents the essence of Chinese culture and values to a global audience, while advancing dialogue and mutual learning among world civilizations. In this PolyU 85th Anniversary Public Lecture, we are honored to have Dr Louis Ng Chi-wa, the first Director of Hong Kong Palace Museum, presents a public lecture, A New Vision for Carrying the Traditional Culture Forward. We sincerely invite you to embark on a journey exploring cultural heritage through the lecture. 故宮的文物收藏是國之重寶,不僅是藝術珍玩,還有以器明道的文化意義。故宮博物院自成立以來,一直以傳承中華文化為使命。新時代的故宮致力把文物活起來,從館舍天地走向大千世界。香港故宮繼往開來,定位於連繫古今,融通中外,以香港角度,結合環球視野,詮釋故宮文物和文化。香港故宮並致力走向世界,宣揚中國文化的普世價值,推動文化對話和文明互鑑。理大八十五周年校慶公開講座有幸邀請香港故宮文化博物館館長吳志華博士與大家分享「文化傳承的新視野」,一起展開文化傳承之旅。 Event Date: 22.10.2022
University education nowadays focuses more on the promotion of students’ knowledge and professional qualifications, as compared to the cultivation of their morals and values. In fact, all the above are equally crucial to whole-person development. In this PolyU 85th Anniversary Public Lecture, we are honored to have Prof. Poon Chung-kwong share with us the relationship between knowledge and self-cultivation, and how they complement each other to fulfill the ultimate purpose of education. 大學教育近年來較著重提升學生的知識與專業水平,品德培養的比重相對較少。事實上全人教育涵蓋以上各方面,缺一不可。理大八十五周年校慶公開講座特別邀了理大榮休校長潘宗光教授與大家暢談學問與修養的關係。兩者兼備,相輔相成,才是教育的最高目標。 Event Date: 16.09.2022
【PolyU 85th Anniversary Interview Series】 During his tenure as PolyU President, Prof. Timothy W. Tong faced the challenge of changing the undergraduate curriculum from three years to four years. He led the restructure of the curriculum, enhancing it to focus more on the holistic development of students. In addition, Prof. Tong launched a number of initiatives to foster entrepreneurial abilities as well as cultural and artistic development among students. Watch the video now and learn more about the curriculum restructure in those days! 【理大八十五周年訪談系列】唐偉章教授在任理工大學校長期間,面對大學由三年制改為四年制的挑戰,帶領大學課程的革新,令理大教育更重視學生全人發展。此外,唐教授任內先後推出多項舉措,培育學生創業精神,以及文化和藝術的修養。立即看片,回顧當年改制點滴﹗
【PolyU 85th Anniversary Interview Series】 Dr Marjorie Yang was the first female Council Chairman of PolyU. During her tenure, she actively promoted the translation of research into practical solutions and collaborations between PolyU and industry partners. In this interview, Dr Yang shares a heart-touching experience during her tenure and her efforts in driving sustainability. 【理大八十五周年訪談系列】楊敏德博士是第一位女士出任理大校董會主席。她任內積極推動大學將科研成果轉化為應用,重視大學與業界伙伴的合作。在訪談中,楊博士回顧了在任期間一次感動的經歷,以及她在推動實踐可持續發展所作的努力。
【PolyU 85th Anniversary Interview Series】 During his Chairmanship of the PolyU Council, Dr the Hon. Victor Lo Chung-wing invited the internationally renowned architect Dame Zaha Hadid to design the Jockey Club Innovation Tower, showcasing PolyU as a vibrant and innovative campus. In this interview, Dr Lo shares that he witnessed the development of another important building at PolyU. Do you know what it is? 【理大八十五周年訪談系列】羅仲榮博士出任理大校董會主席期間,邀請了國際知名的殿堂級建築師Dame Zaha Hadid 女士設計了賽馬會創新樓,為大學的建築群展現了創新形象。羅博士在訪談中更分享了任內見證理大另一重要設施的發展,你知道是甚麼嗎?
【PolyU 85th Anniversary Interview Series】 Dr Sir Gordon Wu Ying-sheung assumed Chairmanship of the PolyU Council in 1997. Under his leadership of over six years, Sir Gordon guided a number of key PolyU campus development projects. He valued the positive impact hostel life brought to students and took part in the design of the PolyU’s first student hostel located in Hung Hom Bay. In this video, you will learn about Sir Wu’s views regarding education and whole person development as well as his wise words for young people. 【理大八十五周年訪談系列】 胡應湘爵士1997年出任理大校董會主席,在任六年領導理大校園多項重要發展,更親自參與理大第一所位於紅磡灣學生宿舍的設計,非常重視宿舍生活對大學生的成長。想知道胡爵士對學生全人教育的看法以及對年輕人的勸勉?立即看片。
【PolyU 85th Anniversary Interview Series】 Prof. Poon Chung-kwong led PolyU for 18 years. During his tenure as President, PolyU assumed full university status and started a new chapter in its history. In this video, you will learn about how Prof. Poon positioned PolyU in unique roles, helping the University to excel in various aspects and laying a strong foundation for its long-term development. 【理大八十五周年訪談系列】 潘宗光教授帶領理大18年,出任校長期間,理大正式取得大學地位,開展了理大歷史新的一頁。潘教授任內爲理大發展確立獨特的定位,並取得驕人成績,爲理大長遠發展奠定堅實的基礎。立即看片。
This award-winning course aims to sharpen your competitive edge in work and life. It empowers you with positive values and practical problem-solving skills, including creative strategies for addressing challenges from COVID-19. Enriched with interesting animations, a new success story and breakthrough pedagogies, this updated version (2.5) effectively helps you master knowledge and skills requisite for a successful life.
This course aims to introduce you to the concept of Service-Learning, and to equip you with the basic knowledge, attitudes and skills required for planning and implementing a Service-Learning project effectively. It consists of an Introduction, 4 instructional units, and an End-of-Course Test. You will be awarded a Certificate of Completion upon successfully completing all the requirements of the course.
This video is a step-by-step guide on how to find both electronic and print books on the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Library’s OneSearch platform.
This video gives a brief introduction of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Library’s OneSearch and the types of materials you can find on the platform.
This EndNote tutorial is prepared by Pao Yue-kong Library, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. This video will show you how to create a reference library in EndNote and what it is for. You will also learn recommended practices in naming your reference libraries.
In this presentation, it explain three areas: (1) Law journals submission and ranking, (2) Information for submitting articles to law review & journal, and (3) Submission of law student articles for publication.
In this exercise, learners are required to find the statement that best describes the publications or the type of law review and journal and match them up.
One may try to publish in the best law review or journal as much as possible for various reasons, such as getting a teaching job. Journals are normally ranked by rates of citation, prominence of authors,reputation, etc. In this presentation, there are various law review and journal lists, some provide ranking information. The ranking is based on the mechanism adopted by the respective system.
You have learned that it is necessary to evaluate legal information. And you have also learned some evaluation criteria. In this exercise, learners are required to match the legal information together.
In this video, Dr Rebecca Ong, at City University of Hong Kong, shares her fascinating insights on how to decide whether an idea or argument is strong and relevant to your research
In this video, a year 3 LLB student who is preparing a term paper with a substantial research component regularly consults his supervisor. In a recent meeting, the supervisor queries why two pieces of information were cited in his draft.
One piece of information is from a local real estate agent’s website summarizing the legal provision for the Hong Kong deed of mutual covenant agreements. Another piece of information is a court case covered in a Hong Kong land law blog.
Besides case law, legislation is also important for Jacob's legal research! The law librarian suggests he refreshes his understanding about what legislation is, and how to develop skills in researching legislation.This video will help you develop your skills in researching legislation.
In this video, it explains what secondary legal material are. Secondary legal sources often explain legal principles more thoroughly so it is good to start your research project with secondary sources.
In this video, Dr Rebecca Ong, at City University of Hong Kong, shares her fascinating insights on what ways do law researchers benefit from social media.
When Jacob receives his term paper assignment, he cannot find previous Land Law course materials. He and his classmates discuss what they should do next in the Library. They consult the law librarian who suggests they watch the this video to get an idea on how to plan and start legal research.
In this video, Prof. Christina Yu, Associate Vice President (Student Learning) at The Education University of Hong Kong, shares her fascinating insights into seeking, evaluating information for a lesson plan. In this video, Prof. Yu has to say about the following aspects: Is it common we are not capable to fully implement our lesson plan in the classroom?
In this video, Prof. Christina Yu, Associate Vice President (Student Learning) at The Education University of Hong Kong, her fascinating insights into seeking, evaluating information for a lesson plan. In this video, Prof. Yu has to say about the following aspects: what are the key ways to understand your student's progress of learning during a lesson.
A subject encyclopedia contains articles (some short, some long) on the theories, events and thinkers that sum up the available literature about a discipline. Articles are arranged in alphabetical order.Indexes in the back of the encyclopedia can help you to determine if the encyclopedia contains an article on your topic, or if your topic is covered within an essay on a related topic.
In this slide, here are some examples of subject encyclopedias that may available in your university library.
In this video, Prof. Christina Yu, Associate Vice President (Student Learning) at The Education University of Hong Kong, shares her fascinating insights into seeking, evaluating information for a lesson plan. In this video, Prof. Yu has to say about the following aspects: what do we need to pay attention to when using publisher's material in our lesson?
In this video, Prof. Christina Yu, Associate Vice President (Student Learning) at The Education University of Hong Kong, shares her fascinating insights into seeking, evaluating information for a lesson plan. In this video, Prof. Yu has to say about the following aspects: Why is it important to have a lesson plan?
In this video, Prof. Christina Yu, Associate Vice President (Student Learning) at The Education University of Hong Kong, shares her fascinating insights into seeking, evaluating information for a lesson plan. In this video, Prof. Yu has to say about the following aspects: (1)What is a lesson plan? (2) What are the essential questions that we need to bear in mind when planning a lesson?
In this exercise, a team of students listed out a number of tasks that they have to complete when preparing the lesson plan. Which of the following task will be listed as the top priority on your to-do list? Will you start searching at this moment?
In this video, Prof. Christine Bruce explains the seven things you should pay attention to when you plan the information needs of your research.
(1) Use information and communication technology to be really up to date with what's happening.
(2) Encounter different types of sources and knowing when it's important to use them. Not only academic literature but also people, social media, the environment, visual information, sound, anything that might inform you.
(3) Create your processes to tackle problems or make decisions.
(4) Connect information of all kinds that you encounter with specific projects, problems, or areas of interest.
(5) Build your knowledge base about your fields of study.
(6) Use your creativity and intuition to do something new.
(7) Seventhly using information wisely for the benefit of others.
In this slide, it explains the reason why the information came from authoritative sources but still not trustworthy. The possible reason could be (1) the way information is produced, (2)carelessness or loaded with secret intentions, (3) in favour of their hidden goal, (4)not spending enough time, (5) limited topic vocabulary, (6) limited by technical barriers, (7)information that fits with your knowledge & beliefs, and (8) from a source that you think is trustworthy.
In this slide, it introduces different type of resource was created with a particular kind of purpose: to transmit facts, to interpret the findings, to put forward a viewpoint, to let fellow workers know some important idea, and so on.
When preparing for research tasks (e.g. articles, essay, projects, reports, thesis,...), you have to go through a series of small tasks. In this slide, it elaborates and expands the research topic before carrying out the actual search.
In this slide, it introduces the six frames for informed learning, suggested by Prof. Christine Bruce, would help learners brainstorm about the research topic in all-rounded, comprehensive way. The six aspects of your research topic that you should brainstorm for are: (1) Content frame, (2) Competency frame, (3) Learning to learn frame, (4) Personal relevance frame, (5) Social impact frame, and (6) Relational frame.
In this slide, it explains the 4-steps-method outlined by the University of Pittsburg and it illustrate the role information and information literacy play in each step to help learners to see the bigger picture.
The way you put ideas together reflect your level of understanding about the issue you have inquired in your research, which, is what your professor looks for when she/he assess your work. In this slide, it introduces 5 level of research output and note the differences between different sentences, and the depth of idea you could get.