What are your chances of getting a job?

After the USA, China is the second biggest economy in the world so opportunities are good, although competition for graduate vacancies is intense. Your best chance of getting a job is with EGEO

Other opportunities can be found in teaching English as a foreign language in schools and universities.

Having knowledge of Mandarin is an advantage if you’re looking for employment directly with Chinese companies. Skills in technology, engineering and production can also help, although you’d need to secure the work before moving to China. In business, having the right ‘guanxi’ – network of connections – is vital and takes time to cultivate.

Where can you work?

• Major industries: mining, textiles, chemicals, consumer products, telecommunications equipment, satellites, machine building, food processing and transportation.

• Recent growth areas: plastics, rubber and pharmaceuticals.

• Shortage occupations: graduates who have skills in manufacturing, engineering, medical or environmental technology, IT, production, HR, accountancy, finance and tourism are in demand.

• Major companies: large banks including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), China Construction Bank and Agricultural Bank of China, oil and gas operations such as Sinopec and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), insurance companies such as China Life Insurance Company and Ping An Insurance Group, and automotive companies such as SAIC Motor, FAW Group and Dongfeng Motor Group.

What’s it like working in China?

• Average working hours: standard working week of around 40 hours, Monday to Friday, eight to nine hours a day.

• Holidays: entitlement is low in China at either 5 or 10 days paid annual leave depending on length of service, in addition to 11 national holidays.

• Tax rates: progressive income tax system, starting at 3% and rising to 45%.

Applying for jobs

If you have contacts in China try to use them for networking purposes as some jobs are never advertised but filled via personal referrals. It’s advisable to secure a job before moving to China as it affects the visa you need to be able to enter and stay in the country.

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A short CV or Resume is used along with a covering letter for most job applications. If you’re applying to a Chinese or government-owned company and can speak Mandarin it may be helpful.

you need to prepare following documents initial.

Required Documents:

1. 40-Second Introduction Video

2. Resume (PDF Format)

3. Passport Front page+Visa page scan picture

4. One passport size picture

5. Acquired Academic Degree Scan Picture

6. TEFL/TESOL/CELTA Certificate picture ( if have have one ,)

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The interviewing process can be long and may involve a number of interviews before you meet the person who has the authority to make a decision. Make sure you prepare fully for the interview and research the company.

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Do you need a visa?

If you’re a citizen other than china, you must have a visa to enter mainland China, but you don’t need one for Hong Kong. You need to make sure you get the visa before travelling to China and your passport should be valid for at least six months from the date of your visa application.

For stays of any length you must register with the local Public Security Bureau (PSB) within 24 hours of arrival. If you’re staying in a hotel the registration is done on your behalf as part of the check-in process.

If you’re planning on staying in China for longer than six months you need to get a residence permit. You will also need to produce a health certificate which includes a blood test for HIV.

Different types of visas are available depending on the reason for your trip. If you want to work in China you must apply for a Z visa and need to have an official invitation to the country by an employer. You can also get an L visa for tourist purposes and an F visa for exchanges, visits and study tours short business trips. It is illegal to work in China on a tourist or business visit visa. There are severe penalties if you if you violate these laws. contact the Chinese embassy in the country where you are currently resident about how to obtain visas and work permits.

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Living in China

 

• Cost of living: generally depend on the location. Beijing, the capital city, is the most expensive city. Accommodation costs around RMB 2,000 to RMB 3,000 a month, while an average meal cost in the region of RMB 30 to RMB 50. Other smaller cities can be significantly cheaper to live in.

• Currency: Renminbi (yuan) (RMB)

• Health: the level of medical care is generally good in major cities but standards vary in smaller towns. Comprehensive travel insurance is needed as healthcare isn’t free and costs can be high. You should only drink bottled water, not tap water, and be aware of high levels of air pollution.

• Type of government: communist state

• Laws and customs: you need to carry your passport with you at all times. Police carry out random checks and may fine or detain you if you don’t have your passport. The Chinese authorities maintain control on internet access and may block certain sites. Penalties for drug offences are severe, including the death penalty, and it’s illegal to gamble (except in Hong Kong and Macau). There are restrictions on certain religious activities, including preaching. Homosexuality is no longer illegal and is becoming more widely accepted but there are no specific laws in place to protect the rights of LGBT people.

• Emergency numbers: the following emergency numbers apply in China: ambulance – 120, police – 110, fire – 119. The British Embassy Beijing can provide British nationals with help and assistance in a variety of emergency situations.

• People: majority Han Chinese (91.6%). Other groups include Zhuang, Tibetan, Manchu, and Mongol.

• Major religion: officially atheist, but practiced religions include folk religion and Taoism, Buddhism and Christianity.