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>>
Jul 03, 2018 Comments(1)
Annual leave in China is broken down into public holidays, of which there are many, and personal vacation days, of which there are few. But it’s not as simple as it sounds. ... Read More>>
Jun 27, 2018 Comments(2)
A group of more than 50 South African teachers will be released from detention this week following the conclusion of an investigation into a China visa scam. ... Read More>>
Jun 25, 2018 Comments(0)
Outward appearance matters a great deal in the Chinese workplace, to the point where it can make the difference between landing a job or not. Here’s what you need to know. ... Read More>>
Jun 22, 2018
Building your network is very important for building you career in China. Here are some tips on how and where to do just that. ... Read More>>
Jun 21, 2018 Comments(2)
Negotiating a contract in any situation is difficult, but negotiating an ESL employment contract in China is a law unto itself. ... Read More>>
Jun 19, 2018 Comments(2)
Living and working in China offers many opportunities for foreigners, but it’s all too easy to get lost in the daily grind and fall behind the rest of the world in your field. ... Read More>>
Jun 17, 2018 Comments(3)
When looking for work in your home country, you might review a few things on your resume. When looking for work in China, however, your resume will be viewed through a whole new set of parameters. ... Read More>>
Jun 11, 2018 Comments(8)
Let’s have a look at the tough life non-native English teachers in China. ... Read More>>
Jun 08, 2018 Comments(1)
There are fantastic opportunities for foreigners looking to do business in China, yet to access and make the most of the undoubted potential, it’s important to have a basic understanding of Chinese business etiquette. ... Read More>>
Jun 06, 2018 Comments(2)
If we step back for a moment and look at our lives, living and working in China is pretty great. ... Read More>>
Jun 01, 2018 Comments(3)
Here I will share some general facts and a few tips on how to negotiate the best possible salary when teaching ESL in China. ... Read More>>
May 30, 2018 Comments(2)
Here we bring you some of the challenges you’ll come across and tips for dealing with pushy parents when teaching English in China. ... Read More>>
May 28, 2018 Comments(3)
While this sunny southern province is by no means perfect, Guangdong offers expats in China great employment opportunities and an overall good quality of life. As a current resident, let me tell you why. ... Read More>>
May 24, 2018 Comments(3)
When it comes to forging a career, how far can you realistically go in China compared to back home and what opportunities and obstacles will occur? ... Read More>>
May 18, 2018 Comments(3)
New and veteran ESL teachers alike can have problems when interviewing for a new school. Prepare to benefit from my ill-gained wisdom as we discuss how to ace your ESL job interview in China ... Read More>>
May 14, 2018 Comments(0)
There are more renewable energy jobs in China than anywhere else in the world, it has been revealed. According to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency, renewable energy jobs in China make up 43 percent of the world’s total. ... Read More>>
May 11, 2018 Comments(2)
We bring you some tips on how to strike and maintain good relationships with your Chinese partners when doing business in China. ... Read More>>
May 08, 2018 Comments(1)
The idea that the group is more important than the individual is very present within the Chinese workplace. Here’s how the Chinese mentality of collectivism manifests itself in the office. ... Read More>>
May 07, 2018
Finding a teaching job overseas is one thing, but ensuring your job pays well is quite another. ... Read More>>
May 04, 2018
Prove to them that you can muster something more sophisticated than “谢谢” (xiè xiè) and practice these 10 proverbs and idioms for use in the Chinese workplace. ... Read More>>
Apr 26, 2018 Comments(2)
Working in Shenzhen provides a great deal of opportunities to foreigners while also serving up a standard of life that’s much more comfortable than many of China’s other second tier cities. Let’s take a closer look. ... Read More>>
Apr 25, 2018
China job ads for technology firms and government agencies discriminate against women by advertising for “men only” roles and touting the attractiveness of their female employees as benefits. ... Read More>>
Apr 19, 2018 Comments(5)
A handy summary of possible problems and solutions for the bold and the brave teaching English in China. ... Read More>>
Apr 18, 2018 Comments(3)
What does your ranking actually mean in practice, how do you go about improving it, and why would you want to anyway? Let’s find out! ... Read More>>
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