China Hired

Want to work in China but not sure whether you should relocate there? But you're a little concerned about making ends meet in that area, right? Here, therefore, are some tips that can help you get a job in China.

What follows are suggestions for finding employment in China.

Job-hunting Strategies in China

Networking

In Chinese culture, personal connections are crucial to success in every endeavor, from academics to the labor market. It will be easier to obtain a job fast if you know someone in China who can either email your résumé to potential employers or provide you with information on where to apply.

If you don't know anybody who fits this description, you may always join a networking site like LinkedIn and reach out to individuals who are already established in China.

If you're already in China, one tried-and-true method of finding employment is to distribute business cards to everyone you meet.

Hunting for Employment on the Internet

Now that the Internet is so widely used, it's easy to find open positions by searching for them using keywords on company websites or specialized job boards.

Don't freak out if you land on a site that's entirely in Chinese. Because you can typically choose your preferred language (English or other languages) or use a translation tool to double-check the text.

Internships

Gaining work experience, connections, and exposure to the corporate culture during an internship in China might pave the way to a permanent position there after graduation. The internship also eliminates the need to apply for a work visa.

Interns Group (Shanghai), AIESEC UK, and 'Go Abroad China' are just a few examples of internship-seeking organizations.

Work Contract Preparation Steps

Don't fall victim to a fake job offer.

It's simple for a foreigner without work experience who is also new to the country to fall victim to an employment scam.

Please only apply for jobs with legitimate companies to reduce your risk of fraud.

Even if the "contract" you receive via social media seems too good to be true because of the seemingly perfect working conditions and benefits it offers, you should be wary of signing anything before verifying the legitimacy of the company.

Analyzing the legal agreement.

Be sure you want to accept the offer after reading the contract's terms carefully before signing it. When signing a contract for a new job, it's important to double-check that the terms written therein are consistent with what was discussed and agreed upon during the interview and negotiation process. If you don't fully understand the language, be sure to ask questions.

Directly signing a contract, on the other hand, may lead you into a "trap," such as mandatory overtime.

Spending a lot of money to land a job is a waste of money.

If you're looking for work in China badly enough, you might be tempted to pay a lot of money to a "recruiter" who promises you a job with a lot of money. The truth is that this is a common con.

If you apply with a reputable company, you will be able to obtain a legal work visa (Z-VISA). The visa fee is often the sole out-of-pocket payment; the majority of travel costs are covered by the firm. (Or, you can read the fine print in the agreement)