Hiring managers and Hong Kong recruiters urged to improve candidate outreach

Career advice recommends that job seekers not rely solely on online application portals. After submitting through the company system, candidates should also email the hiring manager directly, attaching their resume. To locate the manager, the guide suggests calling the main line, using AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude, checking LinkedIn, reviewing the company’s leadership pages, and consulting business directories, while always verifying information before contact.

In Hong Kong’s tight 2026 talent market, recruitment ads are frequently ignored by top performers. The article explains that high‑calibre candidates scan an ad for about seven seconds and look for three signals: impact (ownership of meaningful work), growth (skill development), and respect (treatment as a professional). Generic, jargon‑filled postings fail these criteria. A three‑step rewrite process—auditing the ad, removing vague phrases, and highlighting real project ownership—aims to attract senior talent.