I want to work in Shanghai, what should I prepare?

I don’t know what situation you are referring to when you get a job in Shanghai. Let’s assume that the person asking the question is a fresh graduate. If you come to Shanghai just because of your passion, I think you should first make the following preparations:

1. A place to stay in the short term. If you don’t have any familiar friends in Shanghai to help you make the transition, I suggest you consider youth apartments. The accommodation prices are relatively cheap, and the residents are all young people. You can make friends easily, open up communication circles as soon as possible, and integrate into Shanghai faster. However, when there are many people, there will inevitably be a mixed situation. You must take good care of your personal belongings and money to avoid losses.

2. Enough money to sustain you for three months. Although there are many job opportunities in Shanghai, for fresh graduates, the first job is still very important. Try not to rush into a job that you don’t like or that is not suitable for you just to make a living. It is easy to feel frustrated. Keeping enough reserve money can make you more comfortable.

3. Have clear goals. This is actually the most important thing, to think clearly why you came to Shanghai. It can be considered from 2 aspects. (1) Why go to Shanghai instead of Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen? They are all first-tier cities, but these cities have different characteristics. What attracts you to Shanghai is Shanghai-style culture, the financial center of Lujiazui, or the fashionable "accent" "City characteristics?" (2) What do you want to get from going to Shanghai? Do you plan to take root in Shanghai stably in the long term? Or do you want to come here to learn new things and then return to your hometown to develop? These ideas will determine which path you take after arriving in Shanghai.

I think if you think about everything and make a little preparation, you can leave for Shanghai at any time. Shanghai is an inclusive city and you are always welcome to join us!

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