May 08, 2024
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>>
Jan 11, 2017 Comments(34)
Having spent a fair amount of time in the English teaching trenches, I know that switching teaching jobs can be stressful at best and a dejected plane ride back home at worst. Nevertheless, changing schools can be done with minimal complications. What ...... Read More>>
Jan 02, 2017 Comments(40)
While breaking your contract in China had few repercussions in the past, new measures were recently issued to punish foreigners for pulling a so-called “midnight run”. Before you decide to do so, here’s some information you should know. ... Read More>>
Jan 21, 2016 Comments(56)
If you follow job ads in China closely, you will soon find there is no lack of work in sight for “native teachers/writers/consultants”, provided, of course, they come from the US, Canada, Australia or another “English-speaking” country. But what about ...... Read More>>
Dec 07, 2015 Comments(3)
With competition increasingly fierce over here, it’s important to start focusing more on taking those extra steps that set you apart from the growing hordes of expat job seekers here in China. So how exactly do you make the most of networking in China? ... Read More>>
Jul 21, 2015 Comments(33)
Most expats in China run the risk of being hired not for their skills, but their physical appearance: this phenomenon is called the “face job”. Here we show you how to avoid falling into the “face job” trap. ... Read More>>
May 15, 2014 Comments(43)
You’ve updated your CV and you’re ready to start your next big job hunting adventure, this time in China. Whether you’re looking for your first China job or your fifth, navigating the job market here can be tricky at times. ... Read More>>
Jan 27, 2014 Comments(15)
China is a world of possibility. You’ll find jobs here that you could never find at home and you’ll find people here that will change your view of the world. However, not everything is sunshine and daisies, working can be hard and there are constant ...... Read More>>
Jan 24, 2014 Comments(17)
Not sure where to begin when writing a cover letter for jobs in China? This article provides you with both general tips as well as specific tips for cover letters to Chinese companies/employers. Hopefully it means you won’t have to stare at a blank page ...... Read More>>
Jan 24, 2014 Comments(16)
There are several important steps to take in order to be fully prepared for an interview, and because you’re prepared, you’ll feel and seem a lot more confident. Here are a few things to remember when preparing for an interview in China.... Read More>>
Jan 24, 2014 Comments(5)
Can’t decide whether to go freelance or not? Whether you’re a writer, a graphic designer, a consultant, a personal trainer, or even a male model, it is important to know the facts about how to make it freelancing in China. ... Read More>>
Jan 24, 2014 Comments(16)
Knowing where to start is always the hardest part, but if you look in the right place for long enough you’ll find something for you. Here is a list of common jobs for foreigners in China. Perhaps one of them fits you to a T.... Read More>>
Jan 24, 2014 Comments(5)
Times have changed and the Chinese government has now issued new measures to dissuade foreigners from breaking contracts and punishing those that do. Here is some information you should know concerning the edicts of breaching your employment contract in ...... Read More>>
Jan 24, 2014 Comments(7)
Re-working or writing your resume for China will be similar to any other resume you write, so you shouldn’t have to change a lot. However, there are some differences, which are worth adhering to, especially as it shows that you are aware of certain Chinese ...... Read More>>
Jan 02, 2014 Comments(5)
Thinking of becoming a translator? For your convenience, here is some useful information that will help you launch a career as a Mandarin translator inside or outside of China. ... Read More>>
Nov 06, 2013 Comments(43)
More and more people unable to find jobs at home, and wanting to experience life abroad are looking to countries like China to teach English. However, with a saturated market and English losing its importance in the Gaokao is it still worthwhile? ... Read More>>
Sep 23, 2013 Comments(7)
Depending on where you work, not receiving your salary on time could be a non-issue or a nerve-racking, monthly ordeal. Of course, not every company is guilty of this, but the subject warrants further investigation. Why do some companies in China not pay ...... Read More>>
May 15, 2013 Comments(35)
James is an American who has been teaching English in China for five years. Here, he explains the issues he has had to face in communicating with his English-teaching Chinese colleagues and teaching his students in a “non-Chinese” way. ... Read More>>
Aug 02, 2011 Comments(8)
Make the Meat Kosher It was 9 AM on a beautiful Saturday morning when I got the strangest call of my life. "Bobby it's Yi," said my good Chinese friend. "Hey Yi, lets meet up for lunch today," I said. "You're Jewish right?" Yi ...... Read More>>
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