Tuesday's second round of the 'Job Speed Dating' event, organised by fuel and Jiu Jik, attracted a large crowd of fresh graduates and experienced professionals.
Nine reputable firms - AEON Credit Service (Asia), California Fitness, Centaline, Drake International, FXCM Asia, New World Telecommunications and its subsidiary New World iMedia Solutions, Ricoh Hong Kong and the South China Morning Post (SCMP) - were present.
Job-seekers were given the chance to network with human resources professionals and impress recruiters.
Candidates found the event a good opportunity to meet recruiters directly, rather than waiting to be invited for an interview. By participating, they were able to introduce themselves and discuss their career aspirations.
'I am very impressed with the level of experience and background of the job-seekers,' says Brett Ireland, branch manager at Drake International in Hong Kong. 'Candidates were keen to position themselves to the right kind of exposure coming to this event.'
Bonnie Lai, human resources manager at Centaline, says: 'The idea is very ground-breaking. It is a convenient way to meet high quality job-seekers and find the right match during their one-minute pitches.'
Isabella Tam, regional manager for human resources at California Fitness, says the candidates were well-prepared and pro-active.