The Basic Guidelines for Job Seekers in China

With the ever changing economy, the Chinese have started to understand the global economy and the profit it can bring to their country. But to know that they have to master English, the language which provides for the common mode of communication.
 

However, they are looking to learn English from the people who are experts and have given birth to it. Thus a lot of opportunities have opened, several consultancy agencies have grown up providing a bridge between the recruiters and the job seekers. Over the past few years, a rise has been seen in the issue of seeking jobs for foreigners in China.

 

Things to Consider Before Applying

Always remember that you are highlighting yourself as an English teacher and be prepared mentally and physically to move to another country with a different climatic condition. If you do not possess the habit of adaptation to different climatic conditions, to face your students and the school which have a different atmosphere, you may find yourself in trouble. So better leave the idea. The need may arise where they can enquire about the information including your personal info like marital status, racial background which may not be asked in other countries.

Your First Step

If you are keen to look into making a lucrative career, designing your curriculum vitae forms a right step towards your goal.

You might be the knowing the saying that “First impression is the last impression” and moreover, you may not be given any chance to redo yourself. A right killer CV is the first step which opens up the possibility of getting a look by the recruiters. Without this approach, you may result in total dismay and get frustrated to find that your dreams got shattered in the first attempt. Never think of getting a chance from elsewhere because you are wrong in your basics.

Never forget to mention all your teaching experience, training experience, and international experience, if any, in your CV.

Places to Use CV

You can use CV while you are applying for academic, research or education positions. But keep in mind that you may require to CV submit a rather than a resume while you are applying for a job in China. The Chinese overseas recruiters often like to go through your personal information which they think, if provided, claims towards your authenticity. The privacy laws do not apply here as in other countries.

Guidelines

1>    Do not get disheartened in case you are not a native English speaker. Instead, highlight your fluency or expertise on those works that you have accomplished in English.

2>    Mention any such examples like mentioning any public service that you have done before to add support to your educational and academic pursuits.

3>    In order to provide that extra bit authenticity, always mention your personal phone number with country

4>    List all your skills, certifications in a row.

5>    Always use simple looking and basic formatting structure to create CV which would be easily understood by others. Adding a photo increases the professionalism expected by the Chinese.

Also, do not forget to think about the natural beauties which you will be able to visit there, while you are looking for China teaching jobs. So get ready and tighten your seat belts for the “Dragon Leap.”