Mar 22, 2023
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>>
Sep 15, 2020 Comments(17)
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
Jun 30, 2020 Comments(11)
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>>
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>>
Jun 02, 2020 Comments(10)
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>>
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>>
Apr 28, 2020 Comments(13)
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>>
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>>
Mar 19, 2020 Comments(13)
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>>
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>>
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>>
Jan 31, 2020 Comments(4)
Considering taking a part-time job in China? Here’s everything you need to know before you make your move. ... Read More>>
Jan 23, 2020 Comments(8)
Students as young as two and three start learning basic English in kindergarten in China. If you’re new to teaching ESL or have little experience with this age group, here are seven tips for teaching English to very young children. ... Read More>>
Jan 14, 2020 Comments(6)
Taking a job in China is nothing if not exciting, but like any big move, it requires careful consideration before you plunge in. ... Read More>>
Jan 02, 2020 Comments(6)
There are several things to consider before changing jobs in China. Some may seem more obvious or significant than others, but all need to be thought through before you make that big leap. ... Read More>>
Dec 12, 2019 Comments(4)
Contract negotiations are tricky in any country, and these difficulties are only amplified during contract negotiations in China. Below are six of the most important points to consider. ... Read More>>
Nov 28, 2019 Comments(5)
Jobs for expats in China are plentiful, but landing something solid is easier said than done. In this article, I’ll lead you through some of the most popular jobs for expats in China and the general requirements applicants will face for each. ... Read More>>
Nov 19, 2019 Comments(8)
Today, I’m going to look at the pros and cons of teaching ESL in China to both adults and children to help you make an informed, if not the right, choice. ... Read More>>
Nov 07, 2019 Comments(8)
It's a conundrum so cliché it's become a joke: You need a job to get experience, but you need experience to get a job. The following six sectors offer some of the best graduate jobs in China. ... Read More>>
Oct 29, 2019 Comments(3)
Whether you’re looking to save some money, kickstart your career, or just have the experience of a lifetime, the Middle Kingdom ticks a lot of boxes. Need more convincing? Here are eight reasons to look for work in China. ... Read More>>
Oct 20, 2019 Comments(11)
No matter how qualified you are or how hard you work, there are some important things you need to know about working in the Middle Kingdom. Here are eight survival tips for your first job in China. ... Read More>>
Oct 09, 2019 Comments(4)
Changing cities in China can bring a number of new opportunities, alleviate some of the “China stress” that inevitably accumulates over time, and increase your job opportunities. ... Read More>>
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