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Thinking of studying Manadarin Chinese in China after undergrad (Scared of ruining my future career)
So i just finished my first year of my undergrad (1 of 3yrs) in Business administration (Finance) here in Canada. And recently, a passion or a life goal resurfaced, I want to study Mandarin chinese in mainland China right after my degree. And recently, a passion or a life goal resurfaced, I want to...
Should I go to China?
Dear Friends, I am writing because I was hoping to get some advice on a decision I have to make. Someone would have to have some experience working in China/ MBA admissions to really comment, but any feedback is very much appreciated. Background: 25 years old, non-target, 3.5 years removed from...
Should You Learn Mandarin? Probably Not.
Let me preface this by saying that I think learning multiple languages is one of the most important skills a person can develop in life. I myself know a few, and can get by in a few others. Some languages can even make you more employable. According to CNBC, however, Manadarin Chinese isn't one of...
Analyst Position or B-School?
I'm looking for advice to help me choose between two courses of action to try to break into PE . My background -Enlisted military -Undergrad: 4.0 in Liberal Arts major at non-target school -GMAT: 730 (first time with no prep courses- I could bring it up if I had to) -No consulting contacts at all,...
How useful is Mandarin in Singapore for consulting
Hi guys, I've been using the search function for this question and the general feeling is that Mandarin isn't that helpful in Singapore (which is strange because most of my friends who are currently studying there say that speaking Mandarin is a huge plus). I was hoping someone who are currently...
utilizing mandarin in IB
having studied mandarin for the past four years, i am questioning my intentions in accepting a SA position stateside this summer vs pursuing asia. as a side note, i began studying mandarin with interest in diversifying myself from the masses of finance majors while learning about china as a growing...
Working in Hong Kong
How important is it to know Mandarin in order to work in Hong Kong? I ask this as some one who speaks only english and french. Is still it worth me applying?
Study finance in China?
I appreciate that everyone on this forum is obsessed with top US programs - H/S/W etc. But seriously guys, are any of you thinking about China? In 20 (maybe even 10) years time - when all of you hope to reach the pinnacles of your dizzy stellar careers, maybe you'll be regretting studying a turgid...
Google’s Decision Highlights the Dangers of Doing Business in China
The ramifications of Google's decision to leave China are deep: China's leadership, be careful what you wish for. I have been a student of China for 40 years. Alas, no, I did not learn Mandarin. When I started reading about China in 1969, and taking university courses on its culture and history in...
I put on my resume "Fluent in Chinese", am i FKED for the interview?
Yes, so I was dumb enough to make the mistake and put "fluent in chinese" instead of "fluent in cantonese" on my resume. On the online application I only put "fluent in cantonese" I do not know any mandarin and I just got interview invitation from a BB (think Citi , Barclays , UBS ) Do you think I...
How I screw up a front office interview with a BB
I was invited to attend a front office interview with a BB in HK , and then I screwed it up. They conducted the interview in English, Cantonese & Mandarin. I am doing fine for the first 2, then comes Mandarin which I could hardly speak any. Then I got dinged. I am in deep depression.
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