Looking for a Career in China?

Asia at the Graduate School of Management & The International Management Association in cooperation with Wang & Li Asia Resources invites you to attend a presentation on Mining the New Gold Mountain: Developing a Career in Greater China

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 1998

Time: 12 noon - 1 p.m.

Place: SMG Career Center Conference Room

Larry Wang, Managing Director of leading international recruiting firm, Wang & Li Asia Resources, has written The New Gold Mountain, telling the exciting story of the growing presence and success in Greater China of Chinese Americans, who respond to the increased demand for bilingual and bicultural, western-trained professionals. The book describes the experiences of newcomers and old hands, native Chinese speakers and intrepid language students, entry-level professionals and managing directors, corporate climbers, and entrepreneurs.

Mr. Wang will provide a first hand look at the road many Chinese Americans have taken to make it and will reveal their motivations for relocating to Greater China, the lifestyle adjustments they make, the opportunities they are presented with and the outstanding success they are achieving. He will shed light on:

• Hiring needs and trends among multinational firms
• The outlook for key industries
• Successful job search strategies and career tracks
• The importance of Chinese language skills
• Going to Asia after graduation vs. working in the U.S. first
• How important is an MBA?
• The impact of the region's current economic downturn on companies and individuals.

Mr. Wang founded Wang & Li Asia Resources in 1994 with the objective of assisting Asian, Asian American, and similarly profiled professionals realize their career objectives in the Greater China region. He has been a weekly columnist with Taiwan's The China Post and a regular guest on CNBC Asia and CNN International. He has been living and working in Greater China for the past eight years. He currently resides in Hong Kong. To find out more about Wang & Li Asia Resources visit: www.wang-li.com

MBA Finance Club Activities

• Guest Speaker: Managing Director, Berkshire Partners (Venture Capital Firm) Tuesday, October 6th @ 4:30 in the auditorium. Free Drinks and a chance to talk further with the speaker at the Pub!!!
• New Web Site Creation: We need your ideas!
• Guest Speaker: Portfolio Manager, Vinik Asset Management (Buy-Side Money Management Firm) Tuesday, November 3rd @ 4:30 in the auditorium. Free Drinks and a chance to talk further with the speaker at the Pub
• Annual trip to New York City: NYSE & NASDAQ

Boston University participates in a membership program at the Museum of Fine Arts that allows students both free admission and a 10% discount at the MFA Bookstore and Shop with a valid student ID. Additionally, students may purchase $5.00 discount tickets to the special Monet exhibition ("Monet in the 20th Century") for entry any Monday through Friday afternoon (subject to availability) by presenting their valid student ID in person at the Monet Box Office in the West Wing Lobby. The exhibit, which opened on September 20 (and is supposed to be wonderful!),is open until December 27.

By Martha Cohen Barrett, GPO