5 of The Best Paid Industries for Expats in China

Aug 06, 2019 Comments(2)

From Shenzhen to Beijing, Shanghai to Xi’an, expats working in tech, finance, marketing, and other lucrative industries can pursue what some might call the “Chinese dream”. Below are five of the best paid industries for expats in China. ... Read More>>

5 Tips for Surviving a Business Trip in China

Jul 30, 2019

If you’re here for any length of time, you're likely going to be sent on a business trip in China, voluntarily or otherwise. What can you expect to encounter and what are the rules of engagement? ... Read More>>

5 Personality Traits You Should Lose if You Want to Teach in China ^HOT

Jul 04, 2019 Comments(4)

Which characteristics do all good teachers have? Patience, creativity, and diligence are a few that come to mind, but much less obvious are the personality traits teachers could do without. ... Read More>>

5 of the Best Food & Drink Suppliers in China ^HOT

Jun 25, 2019 Comments(2)

To help you find your foodie crutch, here are five of the best food and drink suppliers in China. ... Read More>>

5 Common Cultural Mistakes Foreigners Make When Working in China ^HOT

Jun 20, 2019 Comments(3)

Below is an overview of some of the most common and innocuous mistakes foreigners make when working in China. ... Read More>>

5 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Being Headhunted in China ^HOT

Jun 13, 2019 Comments(4)

Feeling content with your career in China? Great! But surely you wouldn’t mind something a little better? What can you do to increase your chances of being headhunted in China? ... Read More>>

5 Awesome Free Online Resources for Foreign ESL Teachers in China ^HOT

May 30, 2019 Comments(8)

Today I’m going to introduce you to five awesome free online teaching resources for foreign ESL teachers in China. ... Read More>>

When to Speak Up and When to Hold Your Tongue in a Chinese Office ^HOT

May 28, 2019 Comments(2)

As a non-Chinese person in a predominantly Chinese office, it can be difficult to know when, or when not, to speak up. ... Read More>>

4 Ways to Find Your Place as a Foreigner in a Chinese Company ^HOT

May 14, 2019 Comments(3)

Fitting in is something everyone is concerned about, both personally and professionally, and as a foreigner in a Chinese company, this can be particularly tough. Here are four tips to help you succeed and find your place in a Chinese company. ... Read More>>

6 Lessons I Learnt as a Foreigner in Shenzhen’s Tech Industry ^HOT

May 09, 2019

As someone with a background in ESL, my dream of transitioning to a non-teaching job in China seemed daunting at first. However, I eventually found my way into Shenzhen’s tech industry despite having no previous tech experience. ... Read More>>

7 Ways Chinese Company Culture is Unique ^HOT

May 02, 2019 Comments(4)

There are many ways in which Chinese company culture is unique. Here, I examine seven of them. ... Read More>>

5 Skills You’ll Acquire While Teaching in China ^HOT

Apr 30, 2019 Comments(1)

When teaching in China, there are a lot of skills you’ll develop on the job that might not be readily apparent to the untrained eye. Here are just five of them. ... Read More>>

Why The Gaokao Test Makes Little Sense to Foreign Teachers in China ^HOT

Apr 18, 2019 Comments(2)

As I work at an international high school, my students don’t have to worry about passing the notoriously grueling Gaokao test like the rest of China’s teens. Here’s why I think this test makes little sense to foreign teachers in China. ... Read More>>

A Guide to Summer Jobs in China ^HOT

Apr 09, 2019 Comments(5)

Summer jobs in China are the perfect way to make some extra cash and gain valuable experience in one of the world’s most exciting countries. ... Read More>>

5 Key Characteristics of Chinese Management in the Workplace ^HOT

Mar 21, 2019

In this article, we’re going to outline the key characteristics of Chinese management in the workplace. ... Read More>>

Changing Careers in China – From Teaching TEFL to Copywriting ^HOT

Mar 14, 2019 Comments(3)

This article aims to offer some tips on changing jobs in China, drawing from my own experience of moving from TEFL to copywriting. ... Read More>>

The Pros and Cons of Working in a Chinese Startup ^HOT

Mar 12, 2019 Comments(2)

Here are the pros and cons of working in the Wild West of Chinese startups. ... Read More>>

6 Reasons Why Teaching English is a Good First Job in China ^HOT

Mar 07, 2019 Comments(2)

Here are six irrefutable reasons why teaching English is a good first job in China. ... Read More>>

5 Tips for Writing Your First ESL Teacher Resume for China ^HOT

Feb 28, 2019 Comments(4)

In amongst your work experience, skills and educational background, it can be hard to know exactly what China employers want to read. Below are five tips for writing your first ESL teacher resume for China. ... Read More>>

How to Transfer Your Chinese Work Visa to a New Company ^HOT

Feb 26, 2019 Comments(8)

We guide you through the slightly less arduous (but still pretty complicated) process of transferring your Chinese work visa to a new company. ... Read More>>

How to use the eChinacities job site ^HOT

Feb 20, 2019 Comments(8)

A short, practical guide on how to use China’s leading job site for foreigners. ... Read More>>

6 Things that Affect Employment Prospects and Salary in China ^HOT

Feb 19, 2019 Comments(5)

As is most likely the case in your home country, various factors can affect your employment prospects and salary in China. ... Read More>>

Kerching! The Financial Benefits of Working in China ^HOT

Feb 07, 2019 Comments(2)

Working in China is a big step for many, but it can be a very worthwhile one given the financial benefits offered by both employers and the government. ... Read More>>

4 Hierarchical Pitfalls of Working in China ^HOT

Jan 31, 2019 Comments(1)

The Chinese workplace is a minefield of social norms molded from years of strict hierarchies and beliefs. So what if you find yourself in a position of potential conflict where these Chinese norms of business just don’t align with your usual approach? ... Read More>>

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