Many parents tell us: “My child is smart and hardworking – I’m sure they’ll find something.” We hear this every year. We also see equally bright young people who, months after graduation, are still: Unsure what to apply for Sending out CVs with no response Feeling increasingly behind their peers The difference is not intelligence. It’s whether they are truly job‑ready – in the way employers define it. Here is a practical checklist you can use as a parent to assess your child’

Most students only see the job market from one side – as applicants. At TROUVÉ EXECUTIVE, we sit on the other side of the table every day: Speaking with CEOs and hiring managers Running Executive Search & Selection for senior roles Coaching professionals at different career stages This gives us a unique, executive‑level view of what truly makes a candidate stand out – even at entry level. When your child accesses this insight early, they gain what we call a quiet unfair advan

Many parents in Hong Kong and across Asia invest heavily in their children’s education — tutors, enrichment classes, exam preparation and overseas study. Yet when it comes to the final step into the working world , many families tell us the same thing: “My son / daughter is bright and hard‑working, but we don’t really know how to help them get their first proper job.” The transition from education to employment has never been more competitive. Entry‑level roles now expect “wo