#33 David Loan - Strategy Manager @ KPMG / Impeccable Mandarin Speaker / Going Global / Where Push MEETS Pull

Career OverviewDavid went to Hamilton College in NY and Johns Hopkins to get his masters in International finance in Nanjing ChinaCurrently a Manager with KPMG in Corporate strategy in the US that started originally in Shanghai ChinaPrior to KPMG he worked for the Economist Intelligence unit, Standard and Poors and Bellwether Innovation thinkingBoard Treasurer for the Pulaski Institution HighlightsCareer has been a total random walk, falling In love with languagesLoved the culture and background on learning languages9 Month dedicated language program in Beijing Being ill prepared for internships upon return to the USReally not planning ahead in College for internship or getting experienceRelationships The power of building and keeping in touch with peopleFiguring out interesting ways to connect with people, it's not always about drinking and sports Look for authentic touch points throughout your career Building up social capital - People want to help each other outGraduate, pack your bags and move to chinaUse college to expand your horizons, take offbeat courses to be more well roundedSupportive parents on the international careerBeing a type A personality without an effective planSalary negotiations in china is pretty much take it or leave it Best decision of his life How salary at a young age isn't the biggest component to decision making Making decisions with student debt looming over youSome of my advice stuck "Life is a Pull"Find where push meets pullNothing you do in your life is a waste of timeWhat David is proud of in his life and career, impressive stuffWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!