Jul 04, 2024 Comments(6)
I tend to “say it as it is.” Unfortunately, this is not a trait that is in high demand in Chinese education institutions. Here I bring you a little lesson on the importance of respecting “face” as a foreign teacher in China. Read more>>
Jun 19, 2024
Whether you’re a foreigner starting out in your first job or you’re thinking of starting your own business here, read on for the nitty-gritty of hiring and firing in China. ... Read More>>
May 08, 2024 Comments(5)
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>>
Apr 24, 2024 Comments(3)
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 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>>
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>>
Feb 14, 2024 Comments(6)
Foreign faces became a valuable commodity for Chinese businesses after the country’s reform and opening policy began to gather pace in the 1980s. But do face jobs still exist in China? ... Read More>>
Jan 31, 2024
With an increasingly talented, Westernized and competitive local workforce, what do Chinese employers value in expat workers? ... Read More>>
Jan 03, 2024 Comments(2)
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>>
Nov 08, 2023 Comments(6)
Since starting an ESL teacher in China almost eight years ago, I’ve lost count of the number of foreign colleagues I’ve worked with. Most were decent people. But some just didn’t seem to adjust to life in China. ... Read More>>
Oct 26, 2023
Flip through the pages of any expat magazine and you’ll no doubt see up to a dozen international schools advertising in your area. But are international schools in China really any better than Chinese public schools? ... 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>>
Sep 06, 2023
There are many foreigners working in China with various jobs, personalities and experiences. One thing that we all have in common, however, is the ability to alienate our Chinese colleagues very quickly. ... 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>>
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 18, 2023 Comments(6)
Just like many aspects of life here, interviewing can be an all together different experience. Here are four strange things that might happen in a job interview 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>>
Feb 22, 2023 Comments(3)
With 1.3 billion people to keep out of trouble, China has invented some rather unusual roles for those willing to do anything for a little bit of cash. Here are some examples of strange Chinese jobs you no longer see in the West. ... Read More>>
Feb 09, 2023 Comments(4)
China’s education system gets a lot of flak from afar. But what’s it actually like up close and in reality? A foreign English teacher shares her experiences and views of teaching in China. ... Read More>>
Jan 06, 2023 Comments(1)
Although the Peace Corps ended its relationship with China in 2020, my time serving with them remains one of the most impactful of my life. Serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in China was indeed the toughest job I ever loved. ... Read More>>
Dec 23, 2022 Comments(5)
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>>
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