If you’re a Brit looking for work in China — or a China-based company that regularly works with overseas talent — there’s some quietly significant news out of Beijing. Read more>>
When I got the opportunity to shadow a Chinese high school student for the day, I jumped at the chance to capture the view from the other side of the desk. Here’s what I learned. ... Read More>>
Although foreigners come to work in China for a plethora of different reasons, economics is probably the main one. But not all expat salaries in China are made equal. Let’s take a closer look. ... Read More>>
Foreign jobseekers hoping to use China’s new K-visa should be aware of both the opportunities it offers and the tensions surrounding it. ... Read More>>
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I tend to “say it as it is.” Unfortunately, this is not a trait that is in high demand in Chinese education institutions. Here I bring you a little lesson on the importance of respecting “face” as a foreign teacher in China. ... Read More>>
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Foreigners working in China cannot typically afford to be blasé about quitting their jobs. Here are some things things to consider before you quit your job in China. ... Read More>>
Let’s face it, English teachers in China don’t have a great reputation. Often described as LBH (Losers Back Home) by fellow expats, they seem to face discrimination from all sides. ... Read More>>
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I soon as I had my feet on the ground in Shenzhen, I realized I was set to be nothing less than a spectacle; an object of either admiration or disgust. Here’s my account of what it’s like being Black in China. ... Read More>>
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There’s still a thriving job market for expats that can’t be so easily replaced by talented Chinese applicants. Here we take a look at five industries that want expat workers in China. ... Read More>>
Maybe you’ve written them before in your home country, but are things different in China? Let’s take a look at how to write great cover letters for China job applications. ... Read More>>
How will time in the Middle Kingdom impact your employability back home? Here we discuss if working in China is a help or hinderance to your long-term career. ... Read More>>
Since starting an ESL teacher in China almost eight years ago, I’ve lost count of the number of foreign colleagues I’ve worked with. Most were decent people. But some just didn’t seem to adjust to life in China. ... Read More>>
The uprooting of social norms can lead to all sorts of complications for Western teachers in China. Here are five tips for effectively managing student-teacher dynamics in China. ... Read More>>
Flip through the pages of any expat magazine and you’ll no doubt see up to a dozen international schools advertising in your area. But are international schools in China really any better than Chinese public schools? ... Read More>>
Here are seven of the strangest jobs for foreigners in China, cultivated from my own experiences and from those of my friends. ... Read More>>
Here, I bring you some tips on how to avoid getting duped when applying for teaching jobs in China from abroad. ... Read More>>
A quick perusal of job websites for expats in China will show there’s no lack of work for “native” teachers/writers/consultants and the like.But what about the non-native job seekers in China? ... Read More>>
Although the Peace Corps ended its relationship with China in 2020, my time serving with them remains one of the most impactful of my life. Serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in China was indeed the toughest job I ever loved. ... Read More>>
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Why is it that so many ESL teachers in China almost apologize as they tell others their profession? “I’m just an English teacher.” How is it that the most popular job for expats in China is a taboo subject for some? ... Read More>>
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