In Hong Kong,fresh graduates face toughest job market since 2021. Many send out hundreds of applications,hear back from few. Ivan Cheung,a data science and analytics grad from Polytechnic University,has fired off over 200 since March. Still hopeful. Waiting for one of few companies that called him for interviews or tests to make an offer.
Cheung's got edge over some peers. Works part-time, so there's a financial cushion in job hunt. He notes those landing jobs feel lucky, as market's unpredictable with AI's rise. “AI skills are perhaps most crucial now,” Cheung said. He stressed need to know engaging with AI,suggesting grads learn crafting specific prompts to get useful info for real business problems .
Employment scene changing. Many grads grapple with fewer entry-level roles. Cheung's story mirrors broader trend . Tens of thousands navigating uncertain, competitive terrain…
