6 Out-of-the-Box Tips for Expanding Your Network in China

Dec 23, 2020 Comments(4)

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>>

5 Red Flags to Look Out For When Starting a New Job in China

Dec 17, 2020 Comments(3)

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>>

Understanding Annual Bonuses in China

Dec 08, 2020 Comments(4)

This guide to annual bonuses in China will help you ask the right questions of your employer to ensure you get the biggest payout possible. ... Read More>>

7 Companies Hiring Onsite and Online English Teachers in China ^HOT

Dec 03, 2020 Comments(9)

Here I bring you seven companies hiring onsite and online English teachers in China. ... Read More>>

How COVID Travel Restrictions Can Help Expats in China Advance their Careers ^HOT

Nov 26, 2020 Comments(15)

Call me a cynic, call me an opportunist, I don’t care. Here, I look at how COVID travel restrictions can help expats in China advance their careers. ... Read More>>

6 Ways to Maximize Your Holidays as an Expat Worker in China ^HOT

Nov 10, 2020 Comments(6)

With enough foresight and planning, even those with tiny annual leave allocations can still enjoy plenty of getaways. Here are five ways to maximize your holidays as an expat worker in China. ... Read More>>

5 Myths About Working in China ^HOT

Oct 29, 2020 Comments(16)

While there is no doubt that China can be a hard place for foreigners, a lot of preconceptions about working here are skewed, if not flat out wrong. Here I bring you five myths about working in China. ... Read More>>

An Expat’s Guide to Gaining TEFL Certification in China ^HOT

Oct 15, 2020 Comments(12)

Gaining a TEFL certification in China has many advantages compared to taking the course in your home country before you arrive. Below is an introductory guide on why and how to do exactly that. ... Read More>>

6 Perks of Working at a Big Chinese Tech Company ^HOT

Oct 01, 2020 Comments(7)

Working at a well-known Chinese tech company comes with a number of advantages, both in terms of the day-to-day and long-term career opportunities. Here I bring you six perks of working for a big Chinese tech company. ... Read More>>

How Foreign Students and Workers in China Get Special Treatment ^HOT

Sep 29, 2020 Comments(8)

Here, I take a take a look at six ways foreign students and workers in China get special treatment. ... Read More>>

Legal Rights and Responsibilities for Foreign Workers in China ^HOT

Sep 22, 2020 Comments(6)

It’s essential that you’re knowledgeable about labor laws and employees rights. Below is a short guide to your legal rights and responsibilities as a foreign worker in China. ... Read More>>

4 Ways to Spot Job Scams in China ^HOT

Sep 15, 2020 Comments(16)

While employment opportunities are abundant in China, so too are scammers ready to take advantage of expats moving to the Middle Kingdom for work. ... Read More>>

7 Things to Know Before Your First English Teaching Job in China ^HOT

Sep 01, 2020 Comments(17)

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>>

5 Tips for Teaching English to Low-Level Adults in China ^HOT

Aug 04, 2020 Comments(8)

Adult students in China often start with a very low level of English, and dealing with them can feel like treading a tight-rope between grading your language and patronizing your students. ... Read More>>

6 Ways to Advance in Your Career as a Teacher in China ^HOT

Jul 07, 2020 Comments(14)

People come from all over the world to teach in China, and while many arrive with the expectation that they won’t stay more than a year or two, others come here, love it, and decide to build a career. ... Read More>>

A Quick Guide to Working Conditions for Expats in China ^HOT

Jun 30, 2020 Comments(10)

Amid the excitement of working abroad, many expats forget to research working conditions. In this article, I bring you a basic guide to working conditions for expats in China, offering a quick overview of everything from average pay to holidays. ... Read More>>

5 Ways Working in China has Changed My Work Style ^HOT

Jun 09, 2020 Comments(9)

Working in China can be frustrating and difficult. But despite the challenges, working in China has taught me several valuable lessons and changed my work style forever. Here’s how. ... Read More>>

5 Tips for Smoother Communication in the Chinese Workplace ^HOT

Jun 02, 2020 Comments(12)

Speaking to other people is just the worst. And it gets even more difficult when you have to speak to someone in their, or your, second language. ... Read More>>

7 Important Things to Learn About the Chinese Workplace ^HOT

May 19, 2020 Comments(13)

When you dig under the surface, there’s often good reason for the things we find frustrating and counterproductive about working in China. Here are seven important things to know about the Chinese workplace that’ll help you understand and navigate it ...... Read More>>

A Brief Guide to Copywriting and Proofreading Jobs in China ^HOT

Apr 28, 2020 Comments(12)

In this article, I bring you a brief guide to copywriting and proofreading jobs in China, covering the industries that require such services, the experience and qualifications required for such roles, and what kind of compensation expats can expect. ... Read More>>

What Teachers in China Should Expect When Returning to School after Coronavirus ^HOT

Mar 31, 2020 Comments(7)

Now that the coronavirus outbreak has largely subsided, administrators, students and teachers in China are set to return to the classroom in the coming weeks. What will schools look like in the wake of the epidemic? ... Read More>>

Ways to Earn Money from Home in China ^HOT

Mar 19, 2020 Comments(11)

As most expats across China find themselves working from home or not working at all in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, there’s more call than ever for remote earning opportunities. ... Read More>>

7 Things to Consider When Returning to Work in China Amid Coronavirus ^HOT

Mar 12, 2020 Comments(11)

With things slowly getting back to normal in many Chinese cities and people across all industries returning to work, what can you do to make sure you’re as protected as possible from the coronavirus in the office? ... Read More>>

8 Linguistic Pitfalls to Consider when Teaching English to Chinese Speakers ^HOT

Feb 11, 2020 Comments(8)

Below are some common linguistic pitfalls encountered by those teaching English to Chinese speakers and some ideas on how to remedy them. ... Read More>>

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