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1. MOVINGTO CHINA
Preparing for Life in Shanghai - Part II - Networking

2. WHY SHOULD I BUILD A
NETWORK IN SHANGHAI?
• Moving to China can be intimidating
• Many people fail to plan strategically for their career in
China
• Will make for an easier transition to China
• The people in Shanghai are internationally-minded and
ambitious, and will be with you for the rest of your
career

3. NETWORKING
• Shanghai is a city where networking and building
relationships is necessary
• In Shanghai, a lot of the best job opportunities
aren’t advertised
• Value increases exponentially with each person you
add to your network

4. • Live with roommates when you arrive in Shanghai
• It’s the easiest way to join a group of people from day-one
• If your roommates have been in Shanghai for 6+ months,
they likely already have an extensive group of people
• Your roommates will likely be working in various industries
• When searching for a room, seek one with a diverse
crowd
NETWORKING (CONT.)

5. • meetup.com/cities/cn/shanghai/
• internations.org/shanghai-expats
• fcclub.com
• couchsurfing.org/n/places/shanghai-shanghai-china
• shanghaiexpat.com
• shanghai.beanonline.org
• Get in touch with your country’s chamber of commerce
NETWORKING RESOURCES

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