May 08, 2024
Chinese workplace culture can confuse foreigners about what exactly their boss is thinking and saying. In this article, break down some of the most confusing local practices and bring you some tips on how expats can charm their Chinese bosses. Read more>>
Sep 21, 2017 Comments(2)
Congratulations, you’ve landed your first job in China. Now you’ve got a steep learning curve as you adjust to the Chinese workplace. Fear not, here are six top tips for starting a new job in China. ... Read More>>
Aug 04, 2021 Comments(11)
Like most foreign teachers in China, I work alongside many just-as-qualified, hard working and brilliant Chinese teachers who work longer hours for less pay than me. ... 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>>
Sep 20, 2018 Comments(3)
There’s going to come a time while working in China that you’re going to disagree with your boss about something. It’s at this crucial moment that you need to decide, is this worth fighting for? ... Read More>>
Jun 02, 2020 Comments(10)
Speaking to other people is just the worst. And it gets even more difficult when you have to speak to someone in their, or your, second language. ... 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>>
Nov 29, 2017 Comments(1)
As a foreigner in China, it’s likely you’ll stand out in the Chinese workplace whatever you do. The question is, are you standing out for the right reasons? ... Read More>>
Oct 08, 2021 Comments(5)
Contrary to popular belief, not all expats in China are English teachers. In this glance beyond the blackboard, I bring you a few other jobs for expats in China along with some pointers on what they pay and how to find them. ... Read More>>
Aug 04, 2020 Comments(8)
Adult students in China often start with a very low level of English, and dealing with them can feel like treading a tight-rope between grading your language and patronizing your students. ... Read More>>
Jun 30, 2020 Comments(11)
Amid the excitement of working abroad, many expats forget to research working conditions. In this article, I bring you a basic guide to working conditions for expats in China, offering a quick overview of everything from average pay to holidays. ... Read More>>
Aug 18, 2017
Before you even step foot in the panic room, here are some top tips for preparing for an interview for your dream job. ... Read More>>
Apr 25, 2018
China job ads for technology firms and government agencies discriminate against women by advertising for “men only” roles and touting the attractiveness of their female employees as benefits. ... Read More>>
Dec 26, 2018 Comments(2)
If you’re looking for a job in China that can change your career and life, look no farther than this list of China’s top companies to work for. ... Read More>>
Jan 03, 2018 Comments(3)
Foreigners working in China can expect to see pay rise in 2018, according to reports. ... Read More>>
Oct 18, 2018 Comments(1)
There are many quirks and cultural differences that expats will notice when working in China, but the perhaps biggest difference is the sometimes blatant display of nepotism in the Chinese workplace. ... Read More>>
Feb 15, 2018 Comments(1)
When it comes to finding a job in China, getting a promotion, or negotiating a pay raise, learning new skills will go a long way. ... Read More>>
Sep 28, 2022
Here are some top tips and games for foreign English teachers taming large classes of young learners in China. ... Read More>>
Nov 30, 2017 Comments(1)
If you’re set to make the big move overseas after a considerable amount time in working in China, your ability to market your China job experience to potential employers will be tested. ... Read More>>
Jun 22, 2018
Building your network is very important for building you career in China. Here are some tips on how and where to do just that. ... Read More>>
Apr 17, 2018 Comments(10)
China has signed an agreement that will pave the way for thousands of Filipinos to teach English in China. ... Read More>>
May 19, 2020 Comments(13)
When you dig under the surface, there’s often good reason for the things we find frustrating and counterproductive about working in China. Here are seven important things to know about the Chinese workplace that’ll help you understand and navigate it ...... Read More>>
Jul 04, 2018 Comments(2)
You might be happy to learn that getting laid-off while working in China is by no means as bad as in many other countries. Here’s why…... Read More>>
Nov 07, 2019 Comments(8)
It's a conundrum so cliché it's become a joke: You need a job to get experience, but you need experience to get a job. The following six sectors offer some of the best graduate jobs in China. ... Read More>>
Jan 14, 2020 Comments(6)
Taking a job in China is nothing if not exciting, but like any big move, it requires careful consideration before you plunge in. ... Read More>>
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