Hanhai Xu
Career coach for Greater China students and professionals in the U.S.
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $185 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeCareer clarity and purposeConsulting and finance recruitingTech careersNew grads and studentsMBA admissionsInternational students |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
| Credentials | MBA, Northwestern Kellogg School of Management (in progress); Dean's List, Kellogg |
Hanhai Xu is a career coach who helps Chinese students and professionals studying or working in the U.S. Hanhai focuses on MBA applications, recruiting, career transitions and cross-border decisions. Before business school Hanhai worked at PwC on IPO, M&A and audit projects for technology and media companies. Hanhai is an MBA student at Kellogg and has held roles at Airtable and Airbnb. Hanhai has held more than 100 coffee chats with MBA applicants, master's students and young professionals.
What Hanhai helps with
Hanhai helps people gain clarity and structure their thinking so they can make informed career choices. Hanhai works on decisions that come with moving between China and the U.S.
- MBA applications
- Recruiting for consulting, finance and tech
- Career pivots and transitions
- Choosing between schools
- Telling your story with confidence
- Cross-border career decisions
- Career planning and exploration
- Starting your own venture
Who Hanhai works with
Hanhai works mainly with Chinese students and professionals who study or work in the U.S. Hanhai's clients include MBA applicants, master's students and young professionals. Many are weighing school choices, career pivots or paths in consulting, finance, tech or entrepreneurship.
Background and qualifications
Hanhai started Hanhai's career in financial advisory at PwC, where Hanhai served technology and media companies. Hanhai led cross-functional teams on IPO, M&A and audit projects. Hanhai then worked in strategic finance and financial planning. Hanhai is now an MBA student at Northwestern Kellogg, where Hanhai is Co-President of the Greater China Club and the General Management Club, and Vice President of the Corporate Finance Club. Hanhai completed an MBA internship in strategic finance at Airbnb, leading a product growth strategy project. Hanhai also worked in growth at Airtable. Hanhai has lived, studied and worked in both China and the U.S.
Hanhai Xu pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching sessions
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The CoachVouch take
Hanhai is a current Kellogg MBA student with PwC, Airbnb and Airtable experience who has lived and worked in both China and the U.S.
Best for Chinese MBA applicants and young professionals in the U.S. who are planning a career move.
Common questions
How much does Hanhai Xu charge?
Coaching with Hanhai runs $90 to $185 an hour. Message Hanhai from this page for an exact quote.
What does Hanhai Xu help with?
Hanhai Xu helps with mBA applications, recruiting for consulting, finance and tech, career pivots and transitions and choosing between schools.
Is Hanhai Xu certified?
Hanhai Xu lists: MBA, Northwestern Kellogg School of Management (in progress); Dean's List, Kellogg.
Does Hanhai Xu coach students from China?
Yes. Hanhai works mainly with Chinese students and professionals who study or work in the U.S.
What career paths does Hanhai Xu cover?
Hanhai helps clients explore consulting, finance, tech and starting their own business.
How do I contact Hanhai Xu?
Send Hanhai a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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