Mckinsey 🐟🐠 - Anyone have insights into applying to Asian offices (greater China/Singapore) as a second generation Chinese-Canadian? I am fluent in the language but have never studied/worked in those regions except for a brief exchange semester. How should I go about it without any connection to those local offices?

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There is a Mckinsey greater china info session happening in August! Do you have wechat? I can send it to you. Btw, also a fellow Canadian here :)

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EY 1 - yes please! I will DM you

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Just apply to roles in those specific offices. I applied to a posting in the US w/ no connection to McKinsey and got an interview - it happens frequently. Wouldn’t worry about the fact you haven’t lived there extensively.

Thanks fellow 🐠

Why fish 🐠 twice ?

Plural!

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There isn’t really a big advantage to knowing Mandarin in Singapore FYI. China definitely.

Thanks friend for the info

Are the comps the generally the same as a US office vs abroad?

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