Thanks to globalization and economic growth, the opportunities for foreigners desiring o work in China have increased significantly in the last few years. In 1996, there were only 180,000 foreign workers registered in China, but the number is rapidly growing since there are so many career opportunities in China for foreigners today.Building a career in China is such a plus on your resume, and the experience comfortably places you on the international marketplace map, besides, who wouldn’t want to work in the world’s fastest growing economy?So, what kind of jobs can you find in China?

 

English Teaching

When looking for English-speaking jobs, these will typically be in cities such Beijing and Shanghai - the business and industrial hubs of the country. Many multinational companies have their Asian headquarters in one of these east coast locations - as well as in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Tianjin.

This is perhaps the most common and stereotyped job in China. English teachers are found far and wide in China from the cosmopolitan megacities like Beijing and Shanghai to small villages in Tibet. English teaching jobs are available at high schools, universities and also at a growing number of private language schools.

English teaching jobs also frequently require that you are a native speaker and have an English teaching certificate like the TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). Having a master’s degree will not only increase your chances of finding a job but also your salary. Professional teaching is one of the most lucrative careers for foreigners in China, and it’s highly marketable especially for individuals with advanced degrees. The international schools in China pay some of the best salaries you’ll find anywhere, and the universities keep looking for qualified teachers to lead math, science or history courses in English-medium programs. In fact, there is a significant increase in graduate schools that run programs in English thus if you have a specialized degree and some English, this is exactly what you need to propel you to the next career level.

 

Internships

 

Internships are a great way for you to experience the Chinese working culture and make valuable contacts before entering full-time, paid employment.

Before 2013, international students are not even allowed to obtain an internship in China while studying. This is one of the main reasons why many interested students changed their minds about studying in China. However, in July 2013, by virtue of the enforcement of the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China adopted by the Standing Committee of the Eleventh National People’s Congress, the prevailing visa system at the time was modified. This resulted in changes in the residence permit application process. With this new law, foreign students with a residence permit for the purpose of studying in China will be allowed to take internships or part-time work outside their respective universities. This has proved to be great for foreigners looking to come to China and find work!

 

Managing a startup

 

Modern day China, especially in first tier cities, is a haven for startups. As Chinese people begin to be more and more creative, so there are an increasing number of small businesses and new business ventures with which to get involved. The top three industries in which startups are beginning in China are IT, food and beverage and travel.

 

IT  

China’s Information Technology business is booming, and small and medium-sized technology enterprises offer many employment opportunities in the IT sector for expats especially in the Southern coastal city of Shenzhen, Beijing’s Zhongguancun Hi-Tech Development Zone and Shanghai. The Chinese government is highly committed to developing the technology industry and with such rapid developments, most often than not they run short of IT professionals. Also, In Ningbo due to major developments in the city over the past decade has seen a huge number of IT companies set up here leading to many job openings for foreigners in China.

For instance, the Chinese Internet has always operated on different standards and principles something entirely distinct from the global market. With that, more and more big Chinese websites and companies are seeking to create an international market. This directly makes IT one of the in-demand careers in China for foreigners since they will need skilled Western foreign IT masters to achieve this. An example would be Alibaba, which is the Chinese answer to Amazon or eBay, has hired a huge team of foreign IT, Marketing and Design specialists to enhance their global presence.

 

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