Mar 27, 2024
If you’re especially interested in the nuances of the written word, a career in translation could be a good shout. Here are some useful tips for launching a career as a Mandarin translator in China. Read more>>
Jan 02, 2017 Comments(40)
While breaking your contract in China had few repercussions in the past, new measures were recently issued to punish foreigners for pulling a so-called “midnight run”. Before you decide to do so, here’s some information you should know. ... Read More>>
Jun 15, 2017 Comments(23)
It is well known that native English speakers have an advantage when it comes to finding work in China – if nothing else, there’s always English teaching. However, what if you don’t come from one of the major English speaking nations, what if English is ...... Read More>>
Apr 07, 2021 Comments(8)
As a foreign worker in China, you can expect a healthy job market with competitive salaries in many industries. But it’s still necessary to set yourself apart from the pack. ... Read More>>
Jun 28, 2017 Comments(19)
Teaching English in China can be a risky venture, especially for inexperienced teachers who might fall victim to the more unscrupulous schools and administrators out there. Here we take a look at several horror stories which should illustrate what can ...... Read More>>
Dec 14, 2017 Comments(31)
Given the complex structure of China’s new work visa system, finding up-to-date and correct information can be a challenge. Here we break down the process for obtaining a work visa and residence permit in China in 2017. ... Read More>>
Aug 02, 2011 Comments(8)
Make the Meat Kosher It was 9 AM on a beautiful Saturday morning when I got the strangest call of my life. "Bobby it's Yi," said my good Chinese friend. "Hey Yi, lets meet up for lunch today," I said. "You're Jewish right?" Yi ...... Read More>>
Mar 22, 2013 Comments(15)
I'm riding the bus and I've been down this street a hundred thousand times before. I don't want to look out the window so I watch the people clinging to the poles, handles and headrests around me and am glad I have a seat. ... Read More>>
Aug 27, 2021 Comments(11)
As making an informed decision can be difficult, I bring you the three most important things to consider before taking a teaching job in China. ... Read More>>
Sep 15, 2016 Comments(30)
Teaching English in China can be a great way to experience the country while gaining experience in a field that’s expanding rapidly. But it’s also an industry riddled with scams. For the uninitiated, here are some tips to help you find a legitimate, legal ...... Read More>>
Nov 21, 2017 Comments(12)
The Chinese workplace is a different animal to that of the West, as is your Chinese boss. To help you figure it out, here are some tips on the Do’s and Don’ts of dealing with your Chinese superiors. ... Read More>>
Jan 11, 2017 Comments(34)
Having spent a fair amount of time in the English teaching trenches, I know that switching teaching jobs can be stressful at best and a dejected plane ride back home at worst. Nevertheless, changing schools can be done with minimal complications. What ...... Read More>>
Jul 21, 2015 Comments(33)
Most expats in China run the risk of being hired not for their skills, but their physical appearance: this phenomenon is called the “face job”. Here we show you how to avoid falling into the “face job” trap. ... Read More>>
Dec 23, 2020 Comments(7)
Here are some out-of-the-box tips to help you expand your network China to one that is large, varied and potentially valuable. ... Read More>>
Sep 29, 2009 Comments(5)
Over the past few weeks, we have been looking in some detail at the job situation for teachers here in China. One of the issues we’ve focused on has been the importance of doing proper research prior to accepting a teaching job in China. To continue ...... Read More>>
Aug 31, 2017 Comments(4)
Here are some tips on the norms of Chinese interview etiquette to help you get the job of your dreams. ... Read More>>
Oct 13, 2009 Comments(6)
Special Topic: Finding and Keeping Jobs in China In my article on jobs that go "beyond the blackboard", I began to broach the subject of westerners finding jobs outside the realm of English teaching. This time, I dig a little deeper into the options out ...... Read More>>
May 15, 2013 Comments(35)
James is an American who has been teaching English in China for five years. Here, he explains the issues he has had to face in communicating with his English-teaching Chinese colleagues and teaching his students in a “non-Chinese” way. ... Read More>>
Nov 06, 2013 Comments(43)
More and more people unable to find jobs at home, and wanting to experience life abroad are looking to countries like China to teach English. However, with a saturated market and English losing its importance in the Gaokao is it still worthwhile? ... Read More>>
May 15, 2017 Comments(19)
So, you’re new to China; new language, new air, new food and especially, new people. On your first day here you might well feel like you’ve landed on a completely different planet. But don’t worry, ...... Read More>>
Jan 24, 2014 Comments(16)
Knowing where to start is always the hardest part, but if you look in the right place for long enough you’ll find something for you. Here is a list of common jobs for foreigners in China. Perhaps one of them fits you to a T.... Read More>>
Oct 31, 2016 Comments(8)
Chinese bosses have been alternately characterized as authoritarians and as consensus people. Heavy-handed and soft. That is in part because there are different kinds of bosses, and in part because Chinese culture can throw off our sense of what kind of a ...... Read More>>
Jan 21, 2016 Comments(56)
If you follow job ads in China closely, you will soon find there is no lack of work in sight for “native teachers/writers/consultants”, provided, of course, they come from the US, Canada, Australia or another “English-speaking” country. But what about ...... Read More>>
Sep 15, 2015 Comments(32)
Finding a job is one thing, but securing a good one that will legally provide you with a work visa is another. This article outlines some of the ‘red flags’ to look out for when browsing through job adverts and negotiating with your future employer. ... Read More>>
Dec 17, 2020 Comments(6)
How do you sort the good from the bad when it comes to employers? Here are five red flags to watch out for when starting a new job in China. ... Read More>>
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