May 08, 2024
Chinese workplace culture can confuse foreigners about what exactly their boss is thinking and saying. In this article, break down some of the most confusing local practices and bring you some tips on how expats can charm their Chinese bosses. Read more>>
Feb 20, 2019 Comments(9)
A short, practical guide on how to use China’s leading job site for foreigners. ... Read More>>
Feb 07, 2018 Comments(7)
Here we bring you five labour laws you should definitely know about if you’re working in China. ... Read More>>
Feb 10, 2015 Comments(9)
This translated article discusses the situation of foreign entertainers in China over the past couple of decades and the difficulties they face trying to break into the Chinese market. ... Read More>>
Mar 08, 2013 Comments(14)
In my last article, I asked the rather inflammatory question, "Are Americans China’s new migrant workers?" In all honesty, I did this more to grab the readers' attention than to suggest that this is actually the case. However, there is no arguing ...... Read More>>
Jul 27, 2015 Comments(25)
We've all had rocky points in our relationships with our local colleagues, and most of us just love reveling in never-ending complaints about it. Here is a useful guide on how to lose your Chinese colleagues in just seven days! ... Read More>>
May 14, 2013 Comments(24)
We’ve all been there or know someone who has: working and then something happens one day and the job is gone. The “in between” phase of job transition can be even more difficult in China where part-time teaching gigs and easy access to cheap booze can ...... Read More>>
May 04, 2018
Prove to them that you can muster something more sophisticated than “谢谢” (xiè xiè) and practice these 10 proverbs and idioms for use in the Chinese workplace. ... Read More>>
Jan 09, 2017 Comments(14)
China drastically changed its policy towards laowai visas in 2016. Now, the PRC will classify you as either an A, B or C-listed foreigner. Depending on your grade, it can (and will) affect your legal status living and working in the country. ... Read More>>
Oct 05, 2012 Comments(6)
If you are reading this article, then you are probably staying, or planning to stay, in China longer than a regular tourist visa will allow, and you are considering your options. First, you need to decide what kind of visa you'll be getting. If you’re ...... Read More>>
Feb 01, 2018
Everyone knows that some cultures put more importance on punctuality than others. We’re always told that time in China is seen as very important, so what does it mean in you’re late to the Chinese workplace? ... Read More>>
Jun 11, 2018 Comments(8)
Let’s have a look at the tough life non-native English teachers in China. ... Read More>>
Jan 02, 2014 Comments(5)
Thinking of becoming a translator? For your convenience, here is some useful information that will help you launch a career as a Mandarin translator inside or outside of China. ... Read More>>
Oct 19, 2017 Comments(1)
If you’ve just landed your first job in China, congratulations! You’ve now got a whole lot to learn. One of the first aspects of Chinese workplace culture you’ll come across is that of lunch break etiquette. It generally differs widely from the West, so ...... Read More>>
Jul 09, 2015 Comments(12)
70% of parents of Shanghai college graduates said that they would support their child financially after graduation so that they could “live a relaxed life.” ... Read More>>
Jun 15, 2015 Comments(14)
My first trip to China wasn't exactly what I expected. But then, that was pretty much what I was expecting. I hadn't heard of Yingkou before I was offered a job there, but I'm glad that I went there. ... Read More>>
May 23, 2022 Comments(13)
There are some differences in approach and behaviour in the Chinese workplace that reminded me that China is indeed a very unique country. Here are six things to be aware of when working with Chinese colleagues. ... Read More>>
Nov 26, 2012 Comments(2)
According to a recent announcement by entry-exit authorities, China may soon relax some of the stringent requirements that prevent foreigners from gaining permanent residency, although some long-term expats are skeptical. ... Read More>>
Mar 21, 2019 Comments(1)
In this article, we’re going to outline the key characteristics of Chinese management in the workplace. ... Read More>>
Sep 01, 2020 Comments(18)
What follows is a guide that will hopefully help prospective teachers sort through the noise and get the real story on what to expect in their first English teaching job in China. ... Read More>>
Oct 13, 2012 Comments(3)
With China's seemingly insatiable demand to learn English, it's no small wonder that so many expats come here looking for work as ESL teachers. While many of us are able to find teaching positions that bring in a decent wage, allowing us to live a ...... Read More>>
Dec 29, 2017 Comments(3)
Your first time teaching English in China can be hard. This article gives newer teachers some practical advice about what to expect and what not to tolerate when it comes to English teaching jobs in China. ... Read More>>
Jan 24, 2014 Comments(5)
Can’t decide whether to go freelance or not? Whether you’re a writer, a graphic designer, a consultant, a personal trainer, or even a male model, it is important to know the facts about how to make it freelancing in China. ... Read More>>
Aug 13, 2009 Comments(1)
My China experience began as I battled my way through scores of emails from recruiters and schools across the Middle Kingdom. I had sent my resume to hundreds of potential employers as I searched for my first job opportunity in China. In response, I received...... Read More>>
Jul 14, 2015 Comments(23)
Unlike most expats in China, my adventure didn’t start with being sent here by a company nor finding a teaching job online back in my country. Instead, I chose to become an au pair or nanny in China for six months. ... Read More>>
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