Efficient recruitment of foreign talents by enterprises in China: these professional platforms are worth exploring in depth

efficient recruitment of foreign talents by Chinese enterprises: these professional platforms are worth exploring

with the deepening of globalization, the demand for international talents by Chinese enterprises has exploded. From scientific and technological research and development to marketing, from the field of education to high-end manufacturing, the participation of foreign talents has become the key for enterprises to break through the bottleneck of innovation and enhance their international competitiveness. However, how to accurately reach high-quality foreign candidates is still a challenge for most companies. This paper combs the domestic mainstream foreign talent recruitment platform, combined with industry characteristics and user feedback, to provide enterprises with multi-dimensional recruitment strategy reference.

1. integrated platform: industry-wide coverage, perfect resource matrix

1. LinkedIn (LinkedIn)
   as a benchmark in the global professional social field, LinkedIn has more than 50 million users in China, among them, the proportion of foreign professionals is significant. Its core advantages are:
• international talent pool : covering North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and other regions, it is especially suitable for recruiting middle and senior managers in the fields of technology research and development, finance, consulting and so on.
• precise matching algorithm : quickly locate candidates who meet the needs through multi-dimensional screening such as skill labels, educational background, and work experience.
• corporate brand exposure : support publishing trends, share industry insights, and attract potential candidates' active attention.
  user feedback : HR, a multinational technology company, said that the international vision of the algorithm engineers recruited by LinkedIn has significantly improved the team's innovation ability.

1. zhilian recruitment
   as an established domestic recruitment platform, zhilian recruitment covers 2.3 million enterprise users and provides full-chain services from fresh graduates to high-end talents. Highlights of its foreign talent recruitment include:
• industry segmentation : deep accumulation in IT, internet, education, trade and other industries, which can be targeted to match foreign technical experts or language teachers.
• VR interview tool : Support remote video interview, reduce cross-time zone communication cost and improve recruitment efficiency.
• resources for government-enterprise cooperation : participate in a number of foreign talent introduction programs and assist enterprises in handling work permits and other procedures.
  case reference : an international school quickly matched 3 foreign mathematics teachers through Zhaopin to meet the teaching needs of the new semester.

1. 51job
   51job is famous for its "full chain service". its foreign talent recruitment module covers:
• campus recruitment : cooperate with domestic universities to attract overseas students and exchange students.
• government and enterprise major customer resources : provide customized recruitment programs for multinational enterprises, embassies, international organizations, etc.
• Workplace Community Operation : Enhance the interaction and trust between enterprises and candidates through industry forums, salary guides, etc.
  data support : platform data show that 42% of its foreign talent pool have master's degree or above.

2. vertical platform: precise positioning, efficient reach

1. eChinacities foreign recruitment network
   as one of the earliest foreign talent recruitment platforms in China, it eChinacities covers more than 200 cities and has nearly 500000 foreign registered users. Its core advantages include:
• comprehensive professional types : covering more than 20 fields such as media, foreign teachers, IT, marketing and sales, supporting full-time, part-time, remote and other forms of work.
• enterprise member service : provide value-added services such as job placement, resume screening, headhunting recommend, etc. to help enterprises quickly recruit suitable talents.
• localized operation : The team is located in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and other places, and is familiar with Chinese workplace culture and foreign talent demand.
  user evaluation : HR of a foreign trade enterprise said that the cross-cultural communication ability of the foreign sales manager recruited by the eChinacities has significantly improved customer satisfaction.

1. HiredChina Foreign Talent Network in China
   HiredChina takes "the first choice for overseas enterprises" as its positioning and focuses on providing global talent solutions for Chinese enterprises. Its characteristic services include:
• overseas talent reserve : layout in Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States and other places to help enterprises lock in potential candidates in advance.
• marketing/marketing talent pool : data show that the platform accounts for more than 23% of marketing talents, which is suitable for recruitment of brand planning, digital marketing and other positions.
• free job release : enterprises can release recruitment information free of charge to reduce recruitment costs.
  case reference : a new energy enterprise recruited a German engineer through HiredChina. his technical experience helped the enterprise break through the bottleneck of battery life.

1. JobsiteChina foreign talent network
   as an established international talent recruitment platform, JobsiteChina advantages are:
• professional headhunting service : provide one-stop services such as talent search, background investigation, salary negotiation, etc., suitable for recruiting high-end technical or management talents.
• industry report support : regular release of foreign talent salary trends, job search preferences and other reports to help companies develop more competitive recruitment strategies.
  data support : platform data show that the success rate of headhunting recommend is 68%, far higher than the industry average.

3. emerging channels: innovative models, expanding boundaries

1. WeChat public number: anyJob
   AnyJob focuses on connecting foreign talents with domestic enterprises, pushing job information daily through public numbers, and supporting enterprises to release recruitment requirements free of charge. Its characteristics include:
• community operation : establish a WeChat group of foreign talents to promote communication and recommend between candidates.
• localization service : provide life support such as visa processing and accommodation arrangement to improve candidates' entry experience.
  user feedback : a start-up has recruited a French designer through AnyJob, and his creative style has injected new vitality into the product.

1. industry vertical platform
• clove talent network : focus on the medical field, suitable for recruiting foreign doctors, nurses and other professionals.
• the best oriental hotel recruitment : focus on hotel service industry, matching foreign front desk, catering management and other positions.
  Case Reference : A five-star hotel has recruited a Swiss catering director through Oriental Best Hotel. His management experience has significantly improved the quality of hotel service.

strategy suggestions for 4. platform selection

1. clear recruitment needs : select the corresponding platform according to the job type (such as technology, management, education), for example, the recruitment of foreign teachers can give priority to eChinacities or JobsiteChina.
2. combined with budget and efficiency : comprehensive platform is rich in resources but high in cost, vertical platform is accurate but limited in coverage, and enterprises can use it according to actual needs.
3. focus on user experience : choose a platform with friendly interface and convenient communication to reduce candidate turnover. For example, the HiredChina's auto-refresh of positions improves position exposure.

Enterprises in China need to consider both "breadth" and "depth" when recruiting foreign talents ". Through the comprehensive platform to expand exposure, the use of vertical platform precise matching, combined with emerging channels to innovate play, in order to occupy the first opportunity in the global talent competition. In the future, with the promotion of public welfare projects such as "comprehensive service platform for foreign talents", the convenience of working and living in China for foreign talents will be further improved, providing more support for enterprise recruitment.