thanks for the great comments nation
~am finding HR in London and HK incredibly inept (never reply, belated correspondence and impersonal comms)
~also finding that all my friends who are getting top jobs are getting the foot in the door through close contact which I just don't have (although some friends are trying to help me in HK)
I know luck is a major factor with all careers but just need to get noticed a bit more.
There is no way I am doing an MBA now (early 20s and cant afford it) and would prefer a sponor when i finally get a good job.
I didnt go to Oxbridge but a top tier UK uni with top honors (really regretting not applying to Oxbridge as this seems to be a favourite filter for most consultancy companies).
I am now discounting the Consulting option in HK so will either try to get a consultancy job in UK or banking job in HK (if HR will even pick up phone or reply).....