The New Gold Mountain: The Success of Chinese Americans in Greater China ... And What You Need to Know to Get There!,Used

Product Description 'The New Gold Mountain' profiles young professionals who have cashed in on their bilingual and bicultural backgrounds, climbing the corporate ladder and reaching the apex of their careers in the Greater China region. Unlike their ancestors who may have trekked to California, where the legendary Gold Mountain (San Francisco) was located to toil to make money from laundries, railroads and restaurants, later generations have returned to reap the benefits of the economy as white collar professionals. New Gold Mountain documents the frustrations and successes of these people and provides a guide for others who wish to attempt the journey as well. Review The book aspires to be the Lonely Planet guide for careers in Asia, and includes information on industry trends, comparisons of work environment in four different cities and things to consider. It largely draws from [Larry] Wang's own personal experience. The Hong Kong Standard, Sabrina Tse From the Author I've written this book to share the exciting story of Chinese Americans who are excelling in Greater China the area encompassing China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. As a Chinese American myself, I've always identified closely with the professional and personal aspirations of other Chinese Americans who desire to work and live in Greater China. I even started a crossborder recruiting firm, Wang & Li Asia Resources, to support the presence, interests, and opportunities of the Chinese American community in the region. Wang & Li specializes in bridging the gap between bilingual and bicultural professionals from the US and Greater Chinabased multinational firms seeking each other out. Since our inception in January 1994, we've advised and placed hundreds who have become part of Greater China's growing professional workforce. Increasingly, many find themselves playing significant roles in the success of both multinational firms and the region's overall emergence. I believe their story may be a real eyeopener for many in the US who are unaware of the widespread achievements of Chinese Americans out here. From the Back Cover The New Gold Mountain tells the exciting story of the growing presence and success in Greater China of Chinese Americans, who are responding to the increased demand among expanding multinational companies for bilingual and bicultural, westerntrained professionals.The book describes the experiences of newcomers and old hands, native Chinese speakers and intrepid language students, entry level professionals and seasoned executives. It contains the best information available on how to find a job and develop career opportunities in the region, as well as what it's like to relocate to Greater China. You'll find: Successful job search strategies Industry trends and fastmoving career tracks Frequently asked questions of Greater China job seekers Highly sought candidate profiles by multinationals The ups and downs of living and working in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan Chinese people crossing the Pacific in the past saw the United States as 'The Gold Mountain'. Today, many are heading in the reverse direction, to a place where personal fulfillment and professional rewards are being readily attained. That place in Greater China, 'The New Gold Mountain' for Chinese Americans. Whether you are considering a move out to the region, or are just interested in knowing more about its emerging Chinese American community, 'The New Gold Mountain' will entertain and enlighten. About the Author Larry Wang is the Founder and Managing Director of Wang & Li Asia Resources, a Greater China recruiting company that provides employment recruitment and search services to multinational clients in Asia. The company's services assist the rapidly increasing number of Asians and Asian Americans seeking international professional career opportunities in the US, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland China. Wang & Li Asia Resources w