Working in Hong Kong

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>I'm honestly at a bit of a disadvantage here, as I've always been really misguided and lost when it's come to looking for jobs/work/etc. I also despise OCR, and working in New York for years is something that would probably be hard to do, as well as something I wouldn't even <em>want</em> to do. Any advice from fellow students would be appreciated. I know for a fact that I'd ideally like to work in Hong Kong after graduation. In terms of language abilities, I can speak Chinese and Japanese so I think that helps a bit (I am caucasian). In terms of abilities, well, there's everything included in Wharton obviously, but I'm also very adept with computers/problem-solving/math/etc.</p>

<p>Any help would be much appreciated -- where do I go/who do I ask/what should I do/etc. I understand this may be a "dumb question" considering I am a senior in Wharton, but I really need a solid answer on this one.</p>

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<p>I would say look at PennLink, find the names of a few recruiters who are recruiting in the US, and ask to be put in touch with their Hong Kong offices. That way, you can leverage your Penn connection while still not succumbing to OCR.</p>

<p>That said, the folks I know from Hong Kong and who've worked there are dying to work in the US now...</p>

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<p>I'll gladly switch with them.</p>

<p>Working in Hong Kong is like, ideal for me. I absolutely must go there.</p>

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<p>Talk to the student groups WCBS and WAX (Wharton China Business Society and Wharton Asian Exchange, respectively).</p>

<p>And now, more than ever, getting a job in HK is going to be about guanxi. Get some kneepads....</p>

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<p>I have no guanxi :(</p>

<p>One of the many reasons the job search angers me.</p>

<p>I think I'm gonna need more pads.</p>

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<p>Well befriend the people in WAX and WCBS, and quickly. It's a good way to kickstart the guanxi process ;)</p>

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<p>Sorry, i'm high school senior. so I donno.
but it sounds interesting that u know guanxi is important in china.</p>