#88 Christina Mou – CEIBS MBA student strengthens local ties and gains global perspective

Christina was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, and she immigrated to US at the age of ten. For the past 6 years, Christina has been working for her family business in Shanghai and most recently is a full-time MBA student at China Europe International Business School. In this episode, Christina covers: what it's like working for the family business; why she's pursuing an MBA now – the benefits and challenges; a story of a red envelope being slid her way by a vendor... and how she managed it culturally; how 80% of recruiters are looking for English AND Mandarin skills and how CEIBS helps make students competitive; and the importance of mental toughness and flexibility in conducting business in China.