Posted by
nfelle101
18 yrs ago
I'm hoping to move to HK in mid to late 2009 and am curious how hard it is for foreigners to get a job there without being fluent in Mandarin or Cantonese. I'm an American, currently one year out of undergrad (top 10 US university) and am working as an analyst in a major investment bank doing real estate. I took one year of Mandarin in college but am far from fluent. I'd like to do something in Real Estate or Finance but would consider similar fields as well. I know I could always teach english but that seems like a pretty big step backwards for me.
I'm just starting to look now and would appreciate any input or advice on how to go about finding something. Thanks.
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Hi, just saw your post. If you have an Ivy League degree, you are in a very good position, plus the advantage that you are already working in a major investment bank.
But my 2cents: the easiest route to HK is to ask your current employer to give you a transfer or posting for, say, 2 years. You can try HK out during that period, and look for another job too if you so wish. Immigration etc will be much easier for a transfer than for a new foreign hire.
Your one-year of college Mandarin will put you in good stead, but Mandarin is not essential; being good at charades does help though :). Good luck!
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