Career industry's how-tos, and insights—all in the name of helping you to get build a successful career in China and learn more about the Middle Kingdom
Have you ever thought just how good your communication skills are, especially when compared to the people around you? Whether you’re thinking about verbal communication and the way you present and carry yourself in a face-to-face conversation, or even via digital means, such as instant messages, emails, video calls and traditional phone calls, there are […]
Finding a job in China can be a lot of work, even if you’re looking to teach online. There’s sorting through opportunities, sending out applications, and then there’s trying to navigate time differences. Applying for a job in your own country takes long enough, but applying overseas can just further complicate the process. Luckily, LaowaiCareer […]
October 18, 2017. There is something in the air as the competitors arrive at the 119th floor of China’s first high-rise building, located in Shanghai. They have traveled here to take part in China’s Human Resources Venture Innovation Competition, a targeted event aiming to draw out upcoming business ventures in China which look set to […]
We often find in movies that the protagonists are always drowning in obstacles during the major scenes of the movie, but in the climax, the hero always fights his way through those obstacles and ends up winning the hearts of everyone with a stereotypical happy ending. But then when it comes to us, why do […]
From the large cities to the great food to the unique cultural experiences and the scenic views… What is not to love about China? With an abundance of teaching opportunities and various other career opportunities, several potential expats are looking for work in China. And, likewise, Chinese schools and companies are searching for those perfect […]
At 9 am on September 2, 2017, China’s 5th Eco-quadrathlon began. Set overlooking the beautiful Luoma Lake, more than 400 players from over 14 different countries, and 5 different continents converged on Suqian, Jiangsu, looking to bring home the championship for their team. LaowaiCareer was no different, bringing their A game to match. The China […]
You might have read that title and be thinking ‘but they’re the same, aren’t they?’. As an HR organization connecting candidates with employers in China, we’ve found out that this couldn’t be further from the truth. Here are 25 major difference between a boss and a leader. Focus on Vision Leaders focus on a future […]
For many English speakers, learning Chinese is a lot harder than learning an Indo-European language such as German, French, Russian or even Punjabi. This is because Chinese forms a part of the second-largest language family, in terms of native speakers – the Sino-Tibetan language family. Different language families have descended from different ancestral languages, which […]
Starting a career in China can seem like a big job in and of itself. You’re potentially moving half way around the world to live in a country which is probably very different than your own. On top of finding, applying, and being accepted for a job, you also need to make sure you’re able […]
If you are considering moving to China, then you’ve probably been wondering what it’s like to live there? What job opportunities are there? How much do they pay? What will my quality of life be like? Do I have any assurances? Whilst some foreigners still think of China in terms of what it was like […]
