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Career Education CourseCareer Education Course

on

Innovation and TechnologyInnovation and Technology

Objectives

• Understand the changes in the work world and develop positive attitude

towards these changes;

• Explore different industries;

• Identify factors leading to career success; and

• Relate your academic and other learning experiences, in and outside class, with

the knowledge and information of the six industries of Hong Kong.

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“Your work is going to fill a large

part of your life, and the only way

to be truly satisfied is to do what

you believe is great work. And the

only way to do great work is to

love what you do. If you haven't

found it yet, keep looking. Don't

settle.”

Excerpt from Steve Job’s commencement address at

Stanford University on 12 June 2005.

Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/acaben/541326656/

4Source: 2009-10 Policy Address.

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Scope of the Industry

Innovation and TechnologyInnovation and Technology

Source: Hong Kong Monthly Digest of Statistics (February 2011).

covers “not only research and development (R&D) but also activities that

further drive product and process innovation in relevant organisations. The

new or enhanced technologies and methods generated by R&D enhance

companies’ market competitiveness and business performance.”

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Potential Developmentin Innovation and Technology

Automotive Parts and Accessory Systems

Chinese Medicine Communications Technology

Integrated Circuit Design

Environmental Protection

Logistics / Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies

Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials

Photonics Textile and Clothing Technologies 6

Key and Related Businesses in Innovation and Technology

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• Chinese or herbal Chinese or herbal medicinemedicine

• Regenerative medicineRegenerative medicine• Therapeutics / Personal Therapeutics / Personal

carecare• Medical devices / Medical devices /

DiagnosticDiagnostic• EnergyEnergy• Environmental Environmental

EngineeringEngineering

• High precision machineryHigh precision machinery• NanotechnologyNanotechnology• OpticsOptics• PhotonicsPhotonics• High voltage electricHigh voltage electric• Solid state lightingSolid state lighting

• Electronics componentsElectronics components• Electronics products Electronics products

(except telecom)(except telecom)• SemiconductorSemiconductor

• SoftwareSoftware• TelecomsTelecoms

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Related Occupations andEntry Qualifications Required

Occupation Typical Entry Qualifications Typical Soft Skills Required

Advantageous Qualifications/Skills

Technical Assistant

• S.5 or above• Basic computer knowledge

• Hard working• Willing to learn

• One year working experience would be an advantage

Technician • S.5 or above• One year or above experience in

PC, printer hardware repairing• Knowledgeable in Windows

operating system platform

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Holder of MCITP certificate would be an advantage

Logistics Assistant

• S.5 or above• Computer literate• Good command of English,

Cantonese and Putonghua

• Good interpersonal skills

• Able to work under pressure

• 1-2 years shipping experience

Listed below are some popular occupations in Hong Kong relating to the areas that the two guest speakers are involving.

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Related Occupations andEntry Qualifications Required

Occupation Typical Entry Qualifications Typical Soft Skills Required

Advantageous Qualifications/Skills

IT Support Officer

Diploma or above Familiar with Microsoft Window

environment (Window 2003, XP), Exchange 2003, Office

Self-motivated Able to work

independently Able to work under

pressure

Valid certificate of MCSE, MCP, MCTS or MCITP

System Engineer Diploma or above At least two years working

experience in Wintel Server hardware and relevant projects, Windows Server OS, backup applications and IT infrastructure

Good knowledge in LAN/WAN technology and networking environment

Good command of spoken and written Chinese and English

Self-motivated Result oriented Able to work

independently

Holder of MCSE/MCITP, CCNA, HP ASE ProLiant or IBM Specialist Principle V10

Logistics Officer Diploma holders with solid logistics coordinating experience

Experience with SAP is a MUST 2 - 5 years of related experience

is a MUST Fluent English, Cantonese and

Putonghua

Good communication skills

Organised and details-oriented

Multi-tasking Able to perform under

pressure

Degree holder, preferably in business related studies

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Related Occupations andEntry Qualifications Required

Occupation Typical Entry Qualifications Typical Soft Skills Required

Advantageous Qualifications/Skills

Software Engineer

Higher Diploma or Degree holder Proficiency with C or C++, HTTP,

HTML and CGI Web programming

Good analytical and problem solving skills

Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese

Self-motivated, analytical, responsible and good team player

One year MCU programming experience in related products of the company is an advantage

Exposure on both embedded Linux programming and GUI development in Linux for Java software development Android is a plus

Analyst Programmer

High Diploma or Degree holder in computer science/ information technology or equivalent

Two years relevant working experience in programming

Able to work independently

Excellent communication skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Knowledge of Delphi and MS SQL

Project Engineer Higher Diploma or Degree holder in electronic engineering or related

Two years of relevant experience Knowledge of hardware and

software in IC application

Independence Self-motivated Cooperative Good command of

written and spoken English and Chinese

Proficiency in Putonghua Willing to travel to China

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Related Occupations andEntry Qualifications Required

Occupation Typical Entry Qualifications Typical Soft Skills Required

Advantageous Qualifications/Skills

Security Officer – Logistics

Degree holder in industrial engineering, logistics management or business management

Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing or logistics

Knowledge of health and safety is a prerequisite

Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese

Good interpersonal skills

Detail minded Able to perform under

pressure Independent

Knowledge of logistics, airfreight and ocean freight

Logistics Executive

Degree holder in logistics, supply chain or business

Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in warehouse or logistics function

Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese

Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Strong analytical skills and attention to details

Good interpersonal skills

Leadership Presentation skills Able to work under

pressure Independent

Preferably with shipping knowledge and experience in high technology operations

Preferably with knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems

Putonghua is preferable

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Career Stories

Mr. Ray CHUNGVice-Chairman (Internet)

Hong Kong Software Industry Association

Mr. Wayne WANDirector, Business Process andImplementation (Asia Pacific)

CEVA Logistics

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Image:Steve Job quoted the words on the back cover of the final issue of Whole Earth Catalog to encourage the students. 13

“Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.

And I have always wished that

for myself. And now, as you

graduate to begin anew, I wish

that for you.”

Excerpt from Steve Job’s commencement

address at Stanford University on 12

June 2005.