Xunxiang Notes

Listening to every international student's career story

Xunxiang Notes is our WeChat-based content platform. We document the journeys of students and early-career professionals across two columns: people interviews and workplace deep-dives.

Column
Industry
People interviewsMedia & Communications

Fashion KOL & self-media entrepreneur: following the inner voice

On how the inner voice guides life choices.

Anonymous · 2020-11-25Read on WeChat
People interviewsOther

An introvert's social evolution

A growth story from fearing self-expression to building networks.

Anonymous · 2020-11-02Read on WeChat
People interviewsConsultingBCG

Studying across countries, building a consulting career at BCG Dubai

An academic and professional trajectory across multiple countries.

Anonymous · 2020-10-11Read on WeChat
Workplace deep-divesTechnology

Yuhan: Product management & networking

When networking, respect both parties' time. Present your strengths clearly and state your goal directly.

Yuhan · 2020-09-20Read on WeChat
Workplace deep-divesTechnologyAlibaba

Joey: Path of an algorithm engineer at Alibaba

ML work needs strong coding fundamentals, data analysis, and Python fluency.

Joey · 2020-08-15Read on WeChat
Workplace deep-divesFinance

Lily: From classroom to the investment industry

Combine academic training with market awareness; follow financial news actively.

Lily · 2020-07-30Read on WeChat
Workplace deep-divesConsultingPwC

Derek: A Big 4 career path through PwC

If you want a U.S. job, prioritize a U.S. internship over a domestic one.

Derek · 2020-06-10Read on WeChat
Workplace deep-divesOther

Chloris: A young CEO's view on career

Your career shapes ~70% of your future hours. Put learning before earnings.

Chloris · 2020-05-05Read on WeChat
Workplace deep-divesResearch

Qi: Industry vs. academia from a Westlake researcher

Industry prizes stability and application; academia chases novelty and discovery.

Qi · 2020-04-12Read on WeChat
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