Indian professionals are facing a new hurdle when travelling to China for work, with business visa approval rates being slashed dramatically, according to reports. Read more>>
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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>>
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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>>
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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>>
Foreigners working in China cannot typically afford to be blasé about quitting their jobs. Here are some things things to consider before you quit your job in China. ... Read More>>
Eliciting responses in English from some students in China can feel like pulling teeth. But you don’t have to resign yourself to talking to a brick wall. Let’s look at how to increase student engagement as a foreign English teacher in China. ... Read More>>
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>>
The employment landscape in China is changing. How do all these factors play off each other and what can you do as an expat worker to make yourself more competitive in the Chinese job market? ... Read More>>
How will time in the Middle Kingdom impact your employability back home? Here we discuss if working in China is a help or hinderance to your long-term career. ... Read More>>
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>>
Much ink has been spilt on the things expats find weird when they arrive in China. But how about the things Chinese people find funny about foreigners? ... Read More>>
Many expats who come to China to teach English catch the bug and consider taking up the profession in their home countries. But how useful is teaching experience in China when it comes to landing jobs back home? ... Read More>>
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>>
Here I explain what nowism is, how it manifests in the Chinese workplace and what, if anything, can be done to spare you from this sickness. ... Read More>>
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