Jobs in China for Foreigners & English Speakers

90% of foreign workers work for businesses run by people from other countries. In China, these businesses are called Joint Ventures and Fully Foreign-Owned Enterprises. These businesses have been around for a long time, but they're getting more and more competition from local businesses that are getting better all the time. One of these companies is likely to be your best bet for a job because you won't have to deal with communication problems at the start of your new job.

People who want to work in China are more likely to find jobs in the IT and communications field, as foreign language teachers, or in the finance industry. There are also a lot of international businesses and organizations that are based in China and hire expats. China is a great place to look for jobs, but the easiest way to find them is to use online job boards. These let you narrow down your search by job function, industry, salary, and location, or search for specific words.

CVS Your CV (curriculum vitae) is your first impression to the employer, so it is important to have a strong CV that shows off your academic qualifications and work experience. Many good CVs have some things in common, even though there isn't a single CV template and each company has its own preferences.

First, your CV should be short. As a general rule, a standard CV in China should be between one and two pages long. It's a good idea to send in both an English copy and a Chinese translation.

You also need to make sure that your CV is well-structured, too. This can be done by splitting the CV into different sections and using subheadings to show which sections are which. In China, CVs usually have the following sections: Personal Details, Education, Work Experience, Other Qualifications, IT Skills, Language Skills, and Interests. These are the typical sections in CVs in China. Unless the job ad says otherwise, your CV doesn't need to have references on it. You can, however, add a section about your career goals.

Most of the time, your name and surname should be at the top, followed by your address, phone number, and email address. The date of your birth, nationality, and immigration status should also be on your job application if you want to work for a company in China. It is also common to put a picture in the top right-hand corner. As long as you are applying to a company that isn't based in China, you can usually leave out things like your date of birth, your nationality, or even your picture.

Sections about education and work experience should be arranged in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent. Any gaps should be filled in, and the most recent should be at the top. When you list your academic credentials, make sure to include the dates you went to school, the name of the school and the program you took, the degree you got, and any other important things you worked on while you were there. Remember to include the start and end dates, the job title, and the name of the company or organization you worked for in your work history. If you have recently worked, it is also a good idea to write a few lines about your main responsibilities and achievements.

Last but not least, make sure your spelling and grammar are correct, don't use informal language, and explain any abbreviations that you use, too. In addition, your CV should be written in a positive tone, highlighting your strengths and achievements, but in a way that isn't overblown.

Letters on the front of a book

If you apply for a job, most employers will ask you to write a cover letter. Cover letters should be one A4-page long and written in the same way as a business letter. To write a cover letter, you need to explain why you want the job, how your skills and qualifications match the employer's needs, and what you can bring to the job. When you write a cover letter, pay attention to the job requirements in the ad and say how you meet them. Chinese employers will like it if you talk about your skills in a humble way.

Keep in mind that in China, personal connections (guanxi) and recommendations are very important. You should include the name of any person you know who works for the company in your application, even if you don't know them.

In China, job interviews can be different from one company to the next. They are different in how long they are, how they interview people, and how big the panel is. Most of the time, they happen in person. When interviewees are away at the time of the interview, telephone and Skype interviews have become more common, as well.

In most cases, interviewers will give you a chance to introduce yourself, explain why you want the job, and show why you are a good candidate for the job. Following this, employers will ask you about your previous jobs and see if your skills match their needs. Finally, you will be able to ask questions about what you might do in the future. All in all, it is important to show that you know how the company or organization works, what its goals are, and how you can help make them happen.

There are rules in China about what you should bring to the interview. You should bring copies of your CV, cover letter, and copies of your transcripts.

It's common for international businesses to set up assessment centers in China, as well as for big domestic businesses to do the same. It usually takes a day or two to go through an assessment center. There are a lot of tasks, like presentations, group activities, and written tests, that are used to see if you're a good fit for the job.