Will Learning Japanese Help Me for Nomura & Mizuho Recruiting?
For NYC Markets & IB summer analyst roles. thanks
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Learning Japanese is unlikely to significantly impact your recruiting prospects for Nomura or Mizuho in NYC for Markets or IB summer analyst roles. Based on the most helpful WSO content, these roles in NYC primarily focus on your technical skills, financial knowledge, and networking abilities rather than language proficiency in Japanese.
However, if you aim to work with Japanese clients or in Japan in the future, having Japanese language skills could be a valuable asset, as working with Japanese clients often involves navigating cultural nuances and communication challenges. For NYC roles, focus on building strong technical and interpersonal skills, as well as networking effectively.
Sources: Will speaking Japanese help me in any way?, Best Groups at Nomura (NYC IBD), Non US/Europe IB/PE Overview
No
Wtf
一言で言えば：はい、日本語を学ぶべきです
Hai
Practice how deep you can bow
True, no bow is better than shit bow
U have got bigger problems if you end up needing to recruit for mizuho
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