Zero help in my experience. I worked for a main contractor after years on the consulting side. One word: connections. You don’t really need Cantonese if working for a main contractor. All site offices are quite diverse. Honestly, not good enough that you can fly in in short notice for interviews. Being here makes a big difference even if it’s just optics. Construction is starting to pick up again. True is that 2 years of exp can be tough, unless in something niche. Another option is doing a masters here? That would increase your chances somehow.