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Tips on working abroad & Culture Adjustment and Exploration

Tips on working abroad & Culture Adjustment and Exploration. By Joe Chiu General Manager (Hong Kong & Macau), EF Education First. My background. Grew up in Shatin ; native Hong Kong Immigrated to the US at age 14 Graduated in Yale University , majoring in history

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Tips on working abroad & Culture Adjustment and Exploration

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  1. Tips on working abroad & Culture Adjustment and Exploration By Joe Chiu General Manager (Hong Kong & Macau),EF Education First

  2. My background • Grew up in Shatin; native Hong Kong • Immigrated to the US at age 14 • Graduated in Yale University, majoring in history • Management consultant at McKinsey & Company • Completed MBA in Harvard University • General Manager at EF Education First

  3. You are probably thinking… • Will I be able to perform well in a work setting? • Is my English going to be enough for an overseas internship? • How do I make sure I pick the right career path? • How do I balance between passion and reality?

  4. This is one of your first job • Be humble • Accept any tasks as learning opportunities, no matter how mundane • Seek feedbacks and adapt • Go beyond your job descriptions • Be open-minded – broaden your options • Build networks • Pay attention to what you enjoy • What functions of work? • What kinds of people do you enjoy working with?

  5. Zurich

  6. Boston

  7. Russia

  8. Working overseas/ MNCs • The working environment depends on culture of the company and of the country you work in – difficult to generalize • Company culture is the key driver, e.g. • Professional • Entrepreneurial • Process driven

  9. Key drivers of success for working overseas or at MNCs • Speak up! • English proficiency • Communication skills • Presence/confidence • Respect diversity • Build relationships • International exposure • Socialize

  10. Q & A

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