Apr 24, 2024
If you have the proper qualifications and a bit of teaching experience back home, you may want to consider teaching at an international school in China. Read on to find out more. Read more>>
Mar 13, 2024 Comments(5)
There’s still a thriving job market for expats that can’t be so easily replaced by talented Chinese applicants. Here we take a look at five industries that want expat workers in China. ... Read More>>
Jan 03, 2024
A quick perusal of job websites for expats in China will show there’s no lack of work for “native” teachers/writers/consultants and the like.But what about the non-native job seekers in China? ... Read More>>
Dec 20, 2023
There’s a whole dark world of employment scams in China, but also some tried and tested ways to protect yourself from such deviants. Here we bring you the art of avoiding employment scams in China. ... Read More>>
Dec 06, 2023
Doctor Anthony David Beck has been working as a vet in China for almost 20 years. One half of the team that heads up Beck & Stone, he tells us what he thinks about expats bringing pets to China. ... Read More>>
Nov 22, 2023 Comments(6)
Let's face it; most expats in China live very differently to most locals. So how can you live more like a local and save money as an expat in China. ... Read More>>
Oct 11, 2023
Your first few months as an expat in China can be overwhelming. Whether you’re only here for a semester or are likely to stay for several years, here are some ways to make your first few months in China easier. ... Read More>>
Sep 20, 2023 Comments(5)
Maybe you’ve written them before in your home country, but are things different in China? Let’s take a look at how to write great cover letters for China job applications. ... Read More>>
Aug 10, 2023
Some Chinese rules of social engagement can be complicated for foreigners to understand. Let’s take a look at some of the social constructs expats in China typically struggle to navigate. ... Read More>>
Jul 26, 2023 Comments(1)
Here are five common grievances I hear from fellow expats regarding their Chinese colleagues, followed by advice on how to remedy them. ... Read More>>
Jul 12, 2023 Comments(2)
The path to speaking fluent Chinese is a long and rocky one. While everyone has their own methods, techniques and tactics, no matter what level you’re at, there are some definite Dos and Don’ts of learning Chinese. ... Read More>>
Jun 29, 2023 Comments(1)
Unlike most expats, my adventure in China didn’t start with an English teaching job. Instead, I took a job as an au pair. Here’s my take on what it’s like to be an au pair in China. ... Read More>>
Jun 14, 2023 Comments(3)
While breaking an employment contract in China had very few repercussions in the past and it’s still not necessarily the end of the world now, there are consequences of ghosting your employer in China. ... Read More>>
May 05, 2023 Comments(4)
If you’re looking for your first job in China, you’ll need to spend a little extra time fulfilling the unspoken résumé requirements of this country of convention. Here are some tips for reworking your CV for jobs in China. ... Read More>>
Apr 04, 2023 Comments(5)
boss has organized a formal staff dinner, you’re going to be the only foreigner there and you’re determined to make a good impression. What are the Dos and Don’ts of a Chinese company dinner? ... Read More>>
Mar 22, 2023 Comments(4)
Whether you’re looking for your first job in China or your sixth, navigating the job market here can be tricky. Here’s a brief guide on what to expect when job hunting in China. ... Read More>>
Jan 17, 2023 Comments(4)
Whether you have family of your own or you’re accompanying a friend or loved one, here are a few tips for celebrating Spring Festival with a Chinese family. ... Read More>>
Dec 23, 2022 Comments(4)
While recruiters can remove a lot of the hassle for first time ESL teachers, many people have horror stories to tell. Here are some prudent steps to take if you use a recruiter to find a teaching job in China.... Read More>>
Nov 23, 2022 Comments(14)
While it’s not good to stay in a job you hate, too many hops could put off future employers. Let’s take a closer look at what to consider when switching jobs in China. ... Read More>>
Oct 12, 2022 Comments(2)
From casual meetings with friends-of-friends to giving some extra time to a student who’s struggling, you’re unlikely to escape without being asked to host private English lessons in China at some point. ... Read More>>
Sep 28, 2022
Here are some top tips and games for foreign English teachers taming large classes of young learners in China. ... Read More>>
Sep 14, 2022 Comments(4)
While some Chinese may be overeager to make your acquaintance, you’ll find befriending coworkers, classmates, neighbors, or whoever, may take a bit more work. Here are a few ways expats can find and keep Chinese friends. ... Read More>>
Aug 17, 2022 Comments(2)
This article aims to give first time expat teachers in China some practical advice about how to prepare, what to let slide, and what not to tolerate from your new school.... Read More>>
Aug 04, 2022 Comments(4)
Most foreigners come to China for a short stint and don’t want to spend a fortune finding and furnishing a new home. If you’re in this boat, here are some tips on how you can move to China on the cheap. ... Read More>>
Jun 07, 2022 Comments(4)
Finding the right apartment in China is fairly easy. Not always so easy is finding the right housemates. ... Read More>>
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