Job Resources
Obtaining employment in China requires marketable skills, personal
contacts, a strong command of a Chinese language (usually Mandarin)
and a bit of luck.
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Business and Networking
There are many business organization and trade councils in China,
and some organizations based outside China, to assist those looking
to do business in China.
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Employment Trends
The job market in China could best be described as "buoyant."
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Financial Considerations
The standard of living in China has increased dramatically since
China began to implement free-market economic reforms in the late
1970s.
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Information Technology
All market estimates for the Chinese IT and telecommunications
markets paint a picture of surging growth relative to other
countries in the world.
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Resume/CVs
With the business environment in a continuing state of flux, there
are no rigid rules for the submission of a résumé/CV (curriculum
vitae).
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Engineering
Engineering and technical skills are in high demand, due to the
growing numbers of international companies locating manufacturing
and production facilities and R&D centers in China.
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Interviewing Advice
The best way to prepare oneself for an interview in China is to
learn as much about the employer as possible and to understand who
the employing entity is, since it may be a venture of multiple
nationalities.
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Accounting and Finance
Employment opportunities for skilled accounting and finance
professionals have grown along with China's bustling economy.
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Work Permits/Visas
The visa system is highly regimented, very detailed in its guidance,
and requires time and patience to complete the application
processes.
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Cultural Advice
The color red is a sign of wealth and success when used with
products and services. Also associated with success and power are
gold and yellow.
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General Business – Sales and Marketing
According to a recent survey of Chinese employers across various sectors, the consumer and media/PR/advertising sectors have the highest expectations of increased employment.
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Development
As a developing nation, China receives assistance from foreign governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) throughout the world.
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