7 Typical Jobs for Foreigners in China - QA Specialist / Product Manager

QA Specialist / Product Manager Some readers might be surprised by just how many of the current top-level manufacturing managers in international companies in China started out as English language teachers. Going back 10 or 15 years, companies in the West struggled to find people to oversee their manufacturing in China. Few wanted to spend more than a week or so at a time in the country, and even fewer could speak the language or had the slightest idea of how to deal with local staff. So when these companies found young foreign English teachers who were already settled in China and could speak the language, they were willing to give them a try, even if they didn’t have an education or work background in the industry. Having a member of staff on the ground who could communicate directly with the supplier and the local workforce is an invaluable asset. Admittedly, the manufacturing boom in China is not what it was 10 years ago, but many companies still understand the value of a foreigner who’s adapted to the local culture, learnt the language and proved they have the right work ethic.