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>>
Aug 20, 2019 Comments(5)
Too much work and not enough play can take its toll. In this article I outline six tips for achieving a good work-life balance in China. ... Read More>>
Aug 08, 2019 Comments(5)
For all the career opportunities, there are also a number of career obstacles that all expats working in China should watch out for. ... Read More>>
Aug 06, 2019 Comments(5)
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>>
Jul 30, 2019 Comments(3)
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>>
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>>
Jun 25, 2019 Comments(3)
To help you find your foodie crutch, here are five of the best food and drink suppliers in China. ... Read More>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
May 14, 2019 Comments(4)
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>>
May 09, 2019 Comments(1)
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>>
May 02, 2019 Comments(4)
There are many ways in which Chinese company culture is unique. Here, I examine seven of them. ... Read More>>
Apr 30, 2019 Comments(3)
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>>
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>>
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>>
Mar 21, 2019 Comments(1)
In this article, we’re going to outline the key characteristics of Chinese management in the workplace. ... Read More>>
Mar 14, 2019 Comments(5)
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>>
Mar 12, 2019 Comments(2)
Here are the pros and cons of working in the Wild West of Chinese startups. ... Read More>>
Mar 07, 2019 Comments(4)
Here are six irrefutable reasons why teaching English is a good first job in China. ... Read More>>
Feb 28, 2019 Comments(5)
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>>
Feb 26, 2019 Comments(17)
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>>
Feb 20, 2019 Comments(9)
A short, practical guide on how to use China’s leading job site for foreigners. ... Read More>>
Feb 19, 2019 Comments(6)
As is most likely the case in your home country, various factors can affect your employment prospects and salary in China. ... Read More>>
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