Mandarin Consulting Presentation 2015

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Sussex University
25th November 2015

MANDARIN CONSULTING
Eric Waley
Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge
Barrister at Law – Hong Kong,
- UK
Now – Coach for Mandarin Consulting

MANDARIN CONSULTING
Job Opportunities for Chinese Students
and Graduates in the UK

Why are you here? . . .
• Determined to work for an International company?
• Considering all options including International companies?
• Confused about career options and choices?
• Just need to get out of the cold!

This Seminar Covers . . . .
• What opportunities are there in the UK?
• A little practical help
• The recruitment process – what Chinese
candidates find difficult
• Who are Mandarin Consulting and what do they
do?

Job Opportunities for Chinese Students
and Graduates in the UK

UK’s leading employers will hire 8.1% more graduates than were recruited during 2014.
The largest growth in vacancies is expected at public sector organisations, accounting &
professional services firms, banking & finance employers, retailers, which together intend to
recruit over 1,200 extra graduates in 2015.
The largest recruiters of graduates in 2015 will be Teach First (2,060 vacancies), PwC (1,570
vacancies) and Deloitte (1,100 vacancies).
Recruiters have confirmed that 31% of this year’s entry-level positions are expected to be
filled by graduates who have already worked for their organisations, either through paid
internships, industrial placements or vacation work.
Together, the UK’s top employers have received 6% more graduate job applications so far,
compared with the equivalent period in the 2013-2014 recruitment round

Graduate Schemes in International Companies
What are they? . . . .
• A job! – usually paying in excess of £25,000 per
year
• A unique opportunity to be trained while
working – probably the most important training
in your life
• Usually results in a professional qualification
often recognised internationally

Graduate Schemes in International Companies
What are they (continued)? . . . .
• The foundation for a fast track career
• Exposure to global ideas and methods, an
opportunity to work alongside experts
• Open for applications all the year round but
principally in the period September to December
• Often independent of degree major
. . . . . but competitive

Internships in International Companies
What are they? . . . .
• Working in a company usually for 2 to 8 weeks in the
summer vacation (but other variations exist!)
• Opportunity to try out a sector/company
• Understanding how international companies operate
• Opportunity to develop “competencies” and
strengthen CV
• Often results in a graduate scheme job!
. . . . . but also competitive

What Other Useful Experience is There?
(Remember: Develop Your Competencies)
Voluntary Work
• Inside your University – (Union, CSSA etc)
• Outside your University
- Many different opportunities
- Chance to improve your English
- Available all the year round

A Little Practical Help

Selected UK Sectors
• Investment banking
• Accounting
• Property
• Legal
• Management
consulting
• IT services
• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Technology
• Pharmaceuticals
• Medical
• FMCG
• Energy
. . . and there are others

Plan Out Your Job Seeking
A Typical Job-Seeking Plan . . . .
FebJan Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Graduate Scheme
Applications
Graduate Scheme Interviews
and Assessments
Graduate Scheme
Applications
Graduate Scheme Interviews
and Assessments
Graduate Scheme
Job Offers
Voluntary work/part time job/internship?
Competencies CompetenciesGraduate Schemes

Practical Help from Mandarin Consulting . . .
On the Mandarin Consulting website:
 Job Seeking information and tips
 Weekly Graduate Scheme and Internship update
(Our website: http://uk.mcilcn.com)
 Book a session with a coach to discuss career possibilities
Voluntary work:
(Many resources on the internet – eg timebank.org.uk)

The Recruitment Process
Steps Chinese Candidates Find Difficult

Senior interview
Typical Job Application Process
Online tests
Application JOB!!
CV
Covering
Letter
Interview
Assessment
Centre
This is a SELLING process

What do we mean by “Selling”?
You need to understand both these parts
Matching:
The Requirements Of The Job
Your Skills And Attributes
to

“This car is the safest in Europe”
Automobile Association
Benefit
Specification
This car has 0.5mm steel box sections front
and rear with shear stiffeners at 150mm
centres allowing high energy crumple zone
absorption together with side bars . . .
Sell on Benefits not Specification

What attributes are companies looking for. . . ?

• Hard working
• Loyal
• Carry out orders effectively
• Know their place in the structure
• Obedient
• Contacts (Guanxi)
. . . . . And others
Chinese International
• Motivated
• Team worker
• Potential leader
• Good communicator
• Questioning
• Having fun at work!
. . . . . And others
There are clear differences in requirements. . .
Attributes Companies Look For

Organisations are Looking for Key Competencies
These Include:
• Motivation and drive
• Leadership and teamwork
• Communication and persuasion skills
• Genuine motivation behind your application
• Individuality and innovation
• Problem solving abilities
• Awareness of the business world and implications
• The “Ah HA!!” factor
How do Organisations Test for Competencies? . . .
– something outstanding

By Asking “Competency” Questions . . . .
Typical competency-based questions start . . .
Describe a time
when you . . .
Give an
example of . . . .
Describe how
you . .
Tell me about a
situation . .
These questions aim to probe your
abilities and skills in a practical setting

Examples of Competency Questions . . . .
• Give me an example of a problem you have faced in the
past. How did you solve the problem?
• Tell me about a time when you taught someone else
something
• Describe a situation where you inspired others to meet a
common goal
• Tell me about a time when you worked successfully as
part of a team

Answering a Competency Question
• Think of the purpose of the question
• Formulate your answer to address this purpose
• Use the STAR method to structure your answer
Tell me about a time
when you were
unsuccessful
• That you like trying different things
• Adventurous
• Test for innovation, resilience
• Learning from mistakes
Purposes might include . . .

Competency Questions
Motivational Questions
General Questions
Commercial Awareness Questions
Four Types of Question . . .
√

Another Inevitable Question:
Why do you want
to join our
organisation?
The Matching Is Between
Your Requirements
And
What The Organisation Offers
You need to be clear what your requirements are . . .
(This is a motivational type question)
It tests your knowledge of the company

Some Examples of Requirements
• High value, intensive training
• Working with world recognised experts
• Rapid assignment of responsibility
. . . . . And there are others
This is a better way of answering this question!

General Questions . . . .
• Tell me about yourself
• What is your main weakness (area for improvement)?
• Why did you choose the university you went to?
• What cartoon character would you be and why? Asda
• What would you do if you were the only survivor of an
air crash? Airbnb
These need to be thought through

Other, General Questions . . . .
• How many cars are there in the UK? Barclays
• How many tennis balls are used during Wimbledon?
Accenture
• Describe the colour yellow to a blind person. Spirit
Airlines
These have been asked in interviews recently
These test your thinking process

Examples of Commercial Awareness Questions . . .
• Give me an example of a company that is doing well.
Why is it doing well?
• Tell me about an item you’ve read in the news. How do
you think this will impact our organisation? What do
you think we should do about it?
• How have oil prices moved recently? What impact do
you think this will have on businesses?
. . . . . . and there are others

A Commercial Awareness Example . . .
Give me an example of a company that is doing well.
Why is it doing well?
From “The Economist”

Mandarin Consulting – What We Do . . .
WE CHANGE PEOPLES’
LIVES
By helping them to get challenging
and satisfying careers

How Does Mandarin Consulting Do This? . . .
• Understand their potential
• Find opportunities to match their potential
• Apply successfully for those opportunities
Only for Chinese students and graduates . . .
. . . through a one to one coaching programme

We Are Well Positioned to Help You . . .
In our London office . . . . . Or in our Beijing office . . . . .
. . . . Or in our New York office

Why Can Mandarin Consulting Help YOU?
• We have had over 2,500 candidates pass through
our programme to get into international
companies
• We have a highly experienced coaching team
with a deep understanding of international
recruitment
Some Facts!

The Mandarin Consulting Core Coaching Team

The Job Seeking Skills Equation . . .
ACADEMIC
LEVEL
JOBSEEKING
SKILLS
JOB
LEVEL
ACADEMIC
LEVEL
JOBSEEKING
SKILLS
JOB
LEVEL

The Cathay Association
China Students Career and Education Expo 2015
Attention! Attention! These companies are looking for Chinese graduates!!
28th November 2015 – Central London
. . . . and many others!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/china-students-career-education-expo-2015-tickets-17654465983

THE END
Mandarin Consulting
北京海淀区中关村善缘街1号立方庭2-609室
电话：+86 10 8244 7189
邮件: mandarinconsultant@yeah.net
网站：www.mcilcn.com
223a High Street Kensington, London W8 6SG
Tel: +44 20 73761037
Email: info@mandarinconsultant.com
Website: uk.mcilcn.com
Nurturing talent
Building confidence
Developing passion
Assisting in self-discovery
Gaining life skills
Bridging cultural differences

Mandarin Consulting Presentation 2015

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