An annual study of the ideal employers in Hong Kong reveals that the government remains the most ideal employer for young talent. The survey which featured among business, engineering, and natural sciences students, HKSAR Government retains the top spot as the most ideal employer.

Interestingly, this is a position it has held for the past two years for business talent and the past five years in the engineering and natural sciences sectors.

The Hong Kong portion of Universum’s annual global talent survey draws on more than 6500 students across eight Hong Kong universities.

When it came to the business sector, the HKSAR government beat organizations such as Google, HSBC, and J.P. Morgan.

The top 10 employers among business:

1. HKSAR Government

2. Google

3. HSBC

4. J.P. Morgan

5. EY

6. PwC

7. Cathay Pacific Airways

8. Deloitte

9. Morgan Stanley

10. Apple

Meanwhile, among engineering/ natural sciences, HKSAR government beat MTR Corporation, Cathay Pacific, and Apple.

The top 10 employers among engineering/ natural sciences:

1. HKSAR Government

2. Google

3. MTR Corporation

4. Cathay Pacific Airways

5. Apple

6. Airport Authority Hong Kong

7. Ocean Park

8. Microsoft

9. HK Applied Science and Technology Research Institute

10. Hospital Authority