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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Employment Trends
China has become the world's second largest economy and is the fastest growing in the G20. Its labor market is among the most optimistic in the world.
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Information Technology
Chinese IT companies are shifting away from low-cost and low-skill production toward more innovative manufacturing of low-cost but high-skill products.
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Engineering
Candidates with strong exposure to and understanding of the market in China are highly sought.
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Top Companies
The following list represents companies reporting the largest assets/revenues in the country. More than 400,000 additional corporate profiles can be found in Going Global's Employer Directory.
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Financial Considerations
Chinese purchasing power is in the top half of all countries, and only 13 percent of China’s population lives below its poverty line.
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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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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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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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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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Business and Networking
Personal contacts are very important for a job search in China. There are many organizations which promote trade and business.
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