As China assumes an increasingly important role in the economic sphere, mainland work experience adds a competitive edge to any young professional's skill set.
Recruits joining Wing Lung Bank's two-year graduate trainee programme are required to do a three-month stint on the mainland, working on a regular basis with their colleagues from the parent company, the China Merchants Bank Group.
Little wonder that the programme, which was redesigned and relaunched last year, is so popular that the bank received over 1,000 applications for the 10 positions available. 'This year, we plan to recruit another 10 high-calibre candidates,' says Beryl Chan, head of the human resources department at Wing Lung Bank.
Applicant should be fresh graduates with a bachelor's degree or above, but candidates with up to two years' work experience will also be considered. The ability to speak Putonghua well enough to interact effectively with customers and business partners is also important.
'To cope with the fast-changing financial market, candidates should be dynamic, willing to take on challenges and strive for excellence. Since they are expected to take up junior management positions in future, they should be decisive, self-demanding and farsighted,' says Chan.
The bank embraces three core values - professionalism, enterprise and cohesion. Accordingly, it welcomes people who aim for excellence, appreciate teamwork, and are innovative and eager to improve.