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Friday, August 25, 1972

GOVERNMENT RECRUITING DRIVE FOR EXPERIENCED ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

The Government is seeking suitably qualified young men and women to

fill vacancies in the Administrative Grade.

The intention is to attract candidates with at least two years'

post-graduate working experience, although graduates without such experience

may also apply.

Graduates in any subject will be considered.

Successful applicants will receive appropriate training in Hong Kong

and up to one year's training in Britain during their first six years of service.

They are to fill a wide range of administrative posts: In many cases,

they will have close contact with members of the public, while other

administrative officers will be concerned with the formulation and implementation

of overall policy.

There are propects of promotion to the highest ranks in the government

service. The salary range is $2,750 to $5,500, but for women the starting point

is $2,478.

Candidates should be under 35 years of age, of British nationality

or willing to apply for naturalisation, and hold a good honours degree from a

Hong Kong or British university.

Application forms are obtainable from all City District Offices and

any government department.