Market research commissioned by CLAP-TECH on 500 local employers in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and/ or creative media industries revealed key insights on the latest trends in acquiring talent in Hong Kong.
Key Insights
Almost two-thirds of higher diploma fresh graduates and more than 70% of university degree fresh graduates receive a starting salary of HKD 17,000 to HKD 23,000 in the ICT industry.
Higher diploma fresh graduates and university degree fresh graduates receive the same starting salary range from the creative media industry employers.
Employers agree that higher diploma and university degree graduates have comparable work attitudes, technical knowledge, and soft skills. Around 80% of employers still consider university qualifications as a key factor in hiring talents.
What is lacking among applicants
Employers see the importance of technical expertise and relevant internship or practical experience when hiring fresh graduates, but find most applicants are lacking in both areas.
In the creative media industry, internship or practical experience and technical expertise for entry-level applicants are considerations that job seekers also fail to possess.
Andrew Ho, director of CLAP-TECH Centre said, “Under CLAP-TECH’s pioneering tripartite partnership model, we work closely with industry partners to ensure that our curriculum design meets industry needs. Our Higher Diploma in Data Science 1 program focuses on the latest developments in the information technology industry, including artificial intelligence, data analytics, and cybersecurity, preparing students for the most in-demand positions in the market.”
