Bbmao'com

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Bbmao.com

• A CFOs View Practical Career Planning Steps for
  Fresh Graduates
• University of International Business and
  Economics
• Beijing, China

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Bbmao.com Agenda

• Introduction
• Job Opportunities Big Company or other?
• Smart Career Paths Getting there
• Career Objectives I didnt chose this major
• Interviews How to get an interview
• Changing Careers Before After
• Conclusion QA

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Bbmao.com Commonly Asked Questions

• How can I fit my major/degree to a career?
• How can I change my career plan because I studied
  the wrong major?
• What does the HR department do? How can I get
  past the HR department?
• What future do I have as a graduate of Law?
• What can I do with my degree in International
  Trade?

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Bbmao.com Job Opportunities Should I join an
MNC?

• Local Company
• MNC (Multi-national Corporation)
• Join a Start-up Company
• Start Your Own Company
• NGO vs. Government Work (missions)
• Charities

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Bbmao.com Career Paths Priorities for
Undergraduates

• Exposure
• Mentor
• Technical Expertise
• Teams
• Projects
• Pay / Package
• gtShift from individual contributor to manager

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Bbmao.com Career Paths MBA/Graduate Level
Priorities

• PL / budget responsibility
• Managing staff
• Reporting to senior management
• Seeking opportunities from the problems in the
  organization
• Pay / Package

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Bbmao.com Myths About Salary / Packages

• My pay will be less because my grades are lower
• The HR department will set my salary
• My expected salary is too high, they wont hire
  me
• I cannot control the package I will be offered
• My colleagues will earn much more

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Bbmao.com Career Paths-3 Winning Paths

• From Auditor to CFO
• From IT/Programmer to CTO
• From Sales to CEO/CMO

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Bbmao.com Career Paths-4 Stages of CFO Career
Planning

• Auditor Big Four/CPA
• Manager Audit / Corporate
• MBA
• Financial Controller (Regional)
• CFO / Finance Director

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Bbmao.com Career Paths-5 Stages of CTO
Development

• Programmer
• IT Consultant
• Project Manager
• IT Division / Sales Manager
• CTO

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Bbmao.com Career Paths-5 Stages of CEO/CMO
Development

• Sales / Legal / Finance Entry
• Business Unit Management
• Regional General Management
• Business Segment Management
• CEO/CMO
• gt How many CEOs have MBAs?

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Bbmao.com Getting Interviews How to become and
insider

• First come, First serve on-line
• Write a letter to the decision-maker
• Personal referrals
• Professional organizations (ACC, YPHH, etc.)
• Networking Trade shows/Industry events
• Volunteer / Temporary work
• Internal postings/Company websites

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Bbmao.com The Purpose of an interview

• How much technical information is shared?
• What is the employer trying to learn about you in
  the interview?
• What is your objective(s) during the interview?
• How important is non-verbal communication
  during an interview?

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Bbmao.com But I have no work experience

• Volunteer for a start-up company (i.e. PR,
  raising capital, administration, research...)
• Teach/coach Chinese to a foreign executive
• Join a Student Volunteer Group (UNFPA, UNESCO,
  etc.) or Intern program
• Teach English/other skills to the disadvantaged
  (Beijing Disabled Persons Federation, etc.)
• Start your own business (i.e. website,
  PR/marketing co., temporary agency, etc.)
• Temporary jobs www.manpowerprc.com.cn

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Bbmao.com Preparing for Interviews

• Do your homework on the opportunity
• Practice, practice, practice!
• Relax, you are not the only one who is nervous
  during the interview
• Every interview is a chance to build your
  professional network
• Know how you can add value
• Answer questions with personal experiences!

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Bbmao.com Interview Questions

• Microsoft You have been assigned to design Bill
  Gates bathroom. Naturally, cost is not a
  consideration. You may not speak to Bill. What is
  your design?
• If MS told you we were willing to invest 5
  million in a start up of your choice, what
  business would you start? Why?
• How would you explain how to use Microsoft Excel
  to your grandma?

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Bbmao.com Interview Questions

• If you are going to receive an award in 5 years,
  what is it for and who is the audience?
• Why do you want to work for our company?
• How can you add value here?
• Money What is your expected salary?
• Preparing your questions for the interview.
  Seek to understand first, then be understood,
  (Steven Covey 7 Habits of Highly Successful
  People)

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Bbmao.com After Interviews

• How long to wait for their reply?
• Send e-mail or SMS?
• When to call them?
• When to give up
• gtJob search is a numbers game!

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Bbmao.com What do you want to learn from the
interview?

• The backgrounds of the managers youll be working
  with most
• The quality/orientation of the companys client
  base
• The access to international resources and best
  practices
• The level of interaction with top management
• The level of participation in key decision-making
  situations
• The chance to plan and manage things
• The chance to run things
• The chance to build things
• The chance to manage others

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Bbmao.com Changing Careers I chose the wrong
major

• Building hard skills employers look for
• Your hobby can become your career
• Continuing education
• Fitting your education to the job you really want
• Professional certifications (CPA, CFA, MS
  certificates, etc.)

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Bbmao.com What every company needs
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Bbmao.com My Career Path

• CFO/COO, BBMAO.com Beijing, China,
• Chief Financial Officer, POINTek, Inc. Seoul,
  Korea Guangzhou
• Vice President VP Finance, Asiacontent.com,
  Ltd, Hong Kong

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Bbmao.com My Career Path

• CFO, ABB Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan
• Regional Vice President Audit, ABB Asia Pacific
  Ltd., Hong Kong
• Manager Internal Audit, ABB Group Ltd., USA
  Switzerland

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Bbmao.com My Career Path

• Senior Auditor - Ernst Young, USA
• Financial Analyst - Loctite Corporation, USA
  
• Market Analyst - HBO - Home Box Office Inc.
  New York City, USA

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Bbmao.com Threats to the Perfect Career Plan

• I cant get the right job offer now
• The boss is a jerk
• My colleague got promoted and I did not
• My department is not important to this company
• They cut my job
• This company is a failure
• I have been in this same job too long

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Bbmao.com 5 Hot Jobs

• Accountants Auditors
• Public Relations/Marketing
• IT Consulting
• Insurance/Actuaries
• Sales Representatives

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Bbmao.com 5 Hot Fields

• Professional Services And Solutions Selling
• Business Development/Channel/Sales Management
• Marketing Communications/PR/Advertising
• Manufacturing And Operations Management
• IT And Engineering Management

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Bbmao.com Competing with Foreigners or Chinese
Returnees For Opportunities

• Senior Manager Roles
• Accountability
• Big picture perspective
• Initiative
• Effective communications
• Strong team and organization orientation,
• gtThe result is the greater presence in these
  roles of mainland returnees and non-mainlanders,
  who possess more international-caliber training
  and exposure. At director levels and above,
  about 50 of these positions are filled with such
  backgrounds. Within the next 2-3 years, however,
  that is sure to change, as the local middle
  managers continue to gain the quality of exposure
  and experience to handle higher-level roles.

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Bbmao.com Job Description Sample of CFO
Position for US MNC For Asia Pacific

• PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
• Qualified Accountant with at least eight years
  post-qualified commercial and financial
  management experience
• Previous exposure to the China markets as well as
  countries in Asia
• Experience in the medical industry or
  pharmaceutical-based environment a distinct
  advantage
• Experience working in an international
  environment
• Excellent working knowledge of US GAAP / US
  accounting and financial reporting system

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Bbmao.com Job Description Sample of CFO
Position for US MNC For Asia Pacific

• PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED
• Very strong academic background, preferably with
  post-graduate qualification (e.g. MBA or other
  advanced studies in finance).
• Intelligent, energetic personality
• Innovative, with a high level of commercial flair
• Motivated, self starter
• Accomplished business leader who is able to
  effectively direct and motivate staff with a
  flexible approach to working hours
• High degree of professionalism and integrity
• Ability to assume responsibility and take
  ownership of business initiatives
• Strong analytical business and financial skills
  solid presentation skills

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Bbmao.com Conclusion

• Questions Answers