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Are you ready for a job? Why not move to China?

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This document promotes the opportunities available for recent graduates or unemployed individuals to work in China. It notes that China has a robust economy and is in need of foreign workers to fill positions. Specifically, there is high demand for English teachers in China, as English proficiency is important for business. Teaching English in China provides excellent compensation, including salary, housing, and airfare. Working abroad in China offers adventures and experiences not available at home, as well as career advantages for the future.

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There are certain moments in life where you have to make a decision that is going to have a serious impact on the rest of your life.
It could be as simple as choosing not to do something that could lead to serious trouble or injury to yourself or someone else. It could also be as complicated as choosing a major in a field you can see yourself working in for the rest of your life.
When that day comes, and you are a college graduate, depending on the area you have chosen to get into, there may be an abundance of opportunities. If you are lucky, that abundance will include opportunities overseas in countries like China, as well as at home. Yes, Chinabut why?
The answer to that is simplewhy not? Here you are a 21-23-year-old college graduate or maybe you are in your mid- 20s and a few years removed from school. At this point in your life, you will have more power than you ever will in your life. You can do anything.
Do you want to follow a rock band on tour? Do you want to take in a game at every NFL stadium this year? Or how about learn to surf on the famed Northshore of Hawaii? Do you want to see the world? Do you want to live the adventure of life or be the guy that thought about it, decided against it, and still lives in his moms basement when hes 30?
The only thing holding you back is fear. Fear that you will fail. Fear that you cant succeed. Fear of trying without the safety net of home. That and the money it would take to pay for it, of course.
So what if you could do it? What if you could see the world, have someone else foot the bill, and pay you a lot of money in the process? Dont take a job at the firm your dads buddy runs. Take one in China instead as China will provide you with anything you would need. Why China?
Yes, it would be an adventure, but it is one worth taking? After all, it is so far away from home, everyone, and everything you know. But if you had familiarity to fall back on, what kind of adventure would it be?
Making the decision to work in China is not an easy one, but if you take a look at some of the reasons why it is hard not to wonder why more people arent doing it.
China is a land of opportunity with a robust, thriving economy. The work will be challenging and fast paced, but you will also get the opportunity for more responsibility now than you would for an American company. The process of gaining the experience may be hard, but it will be invaluable in the long run.
With how the Chinese economy is growing, a demand exists in many fields. Some are willing to pay top dollar to entice foreign workers into coming to China. With the lower cost of living there, this means you will have the opportunity to save a lot of money. You will be very happy you have that money when you move back home.
How much? A Forbes article in 2015 estimated that the total value of the compensation package offered mid- level managers was $276,000 (salary, benefits, lodging, utilities, etc.).
Will it be easy? Absolutely not, but if you can handle the challenge of living and working in a culture completely foreign to you a person can gain more experience in a year than they would have in five working a similar position in the United States.
Which looks more impressive to future employersworking as a mid-level manager in Omaha or working as one in Beijing, China?
Why Does China Want Me?
Once you accept the idea of working in China, it is understandable for a person to wonder why a company in China would want them to work under them. To gain an understanding of that, it helps to take a look at the Chinese economy.
According to nominal GDP, it is the second largest in the world. It has been growing at an impressive rate for years. While the recession hit many countries hard, all it did in China was slow down growth; not stop it. It is the largest manufacturing economy in the world and the largest exporter of manufactured goods.
However, while all signs point to future prosperity, the country is changing. The population, and hence the workforce, is getting older. The quality of education could be better, there are environmental issues, and social inequalities to be dealt with as well.
In the years to come, the country is hoping to convert to an economy driven by consumer spending and other market forces. Such a change is going to take time, experience, education, and manpowerall things the Chinese workforce is lacking. Rather than risk a fall from grace, Chinese companies have decided to look abroad to fill their staffing needs.
A new culture can be a scary thing to deal with, and not something everyone is willing or capable of adapting to. While it will make living and working in China more challenging, it is also a chance to learn how people on the other side of the world from everything you know live. What better way to gain an appreciation of what you have or dont have then to see how other people live?
So you have graduated, you dont have a job, and you are not sure what to do next. Your friends are going hostel hopping as they backpack across Europe. While avoiding the real world for a couple of months sounds nice, the idea of sleeping in hostels does not appeal to you.
You are open to the adventure but would rather do something else. You are open to moving to China for work, but you have no idea if there is demand for someone with your skillsetwhatever it is. Lucky for you, there is high demand in one workforce that is not dependent on your degree.
At first, the notion may not appeal to you since you did not go to school to become a teacher. As it turns out, it doesnt matter what your degree is in. English is one of the most commonly used languages in the world. As the Chinese economy grows, companies need people that can speak English to conduct business with companies in other countries.
So rather than demand highly qualified instructors for teaching English, all that is typically required is being a native English speaker. The preference is to get someone that is actually from the United States. It gives the students a little more confidence in their instructor; enough so even if they are not from the U.S. schools will tell students their teacher is indeed from the U.S.
A college degree is not necessarily mandatory, but it can certainly help you get a job in one of the schools. If teaching English, the discipline is not relevant. Employers are more impressed with actual teaching experience than they are anything else. Many will be happy if you have a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language).
Compensation will usually include an excellent salary, airfare to China, and various perks. Schools will typically help you get whatever paperwork you need to file with the government in on time. So if you want to give working in China a try, look into teaching English. The chances are good that you will
So you have decided that the idea of taking a job in China sounds like a good one. You are open to the challenge, dont mind the cultural differences, and work in a field that is in demand. However, you are afraid that unless you learn the language, you are going to be bored and have nothing to do when you have free time.
The answer to that is easyexplore. You will be living in one of the oldest civilizations in the world. History and culture are everywhere as well as a host of tourist attractions. Everyone has heard about the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, and the Terracotta Warriors in Xian.
But what else is there? In a country that covers almost 9.6 million square kilometersplenty. If you liked the Great Wall, give the Xian city walls a try. The Chinese built these massive stone walls around their cities hundreds of years ago, and the walls at Xian are some of the most well-preserved in China.
If you enjoy learning about different religions, you will like visiting The Three Pagados. Built back in the ninth and tenth centuries, these Buddhist structures have managed to remain in good condition for hundreds of years and spite of some natural and man-made catastrophes. They are located in Dali City in the Yunnan province and are considered a national treasure.
Nature lovers can get their fill of mother nature at Chinas first national forest park, the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park located in the Hunan province. For nature of a different sort, there is the Shilin Stone Forest in southwest China. The stones stick out from the ground like stalagmites in a cave and are believed to be over 270 million years old.
The country is full of historical points of interest and beautiful territory. So much, that the only way you will ever be bored is if you stay home and never leave your apartment (other than for work).
Bonus Click on the link below to read the full blog post. https://blog.laowaicareer.com/ready-job-not-travel-china/
LaowaiCareer.com blog.LaowaiCareer.com Search Jobs Register as a Job seeker. Subscribe to our Newsletter, Job offers and Blogs Read our blog

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  • 1. visit us at https://blog.laowaicareer.com tweet us @laowaicareer Are you recently graduated or unemployed? China has a lot of opportunities for all sorts of people. Click here to find out more!
  • 2. There are certain moments in life where you have to make a decision that is going to have a serious impact on the rest of your life.
  • 3. It could be as simple as choosing not to do something that could lead to serious trouble or injury to yourself or someone else. It could also be as complicated as choosing a major in a field you can see yourself working in for the rest of your life.
  • 4. When that day comes, and you are a college graduate, depending on the area you have chosen to get into, there may be an abundance of opportunities. If you are lucky, that abundance will include opportunities overseas in countries like China, as well as at home. Yes, Chinabut why?
  • 5. The answer to that is simplewhy not? Here you are a 21-23-year-old college graduate or maybe you are in your mid- 20s and a few years removed from school. At this point in your life, you will have more power than you ever will in your life. You can do anything.
  • 6. Do you want to follow a rock band on tour? Do you want to take in a game at every NFL stadium this year? Or how about learn to surf on the famed Northshore of Hawaii? Do you want to see the world? Do you want to live the adventure of life or be the guy that thought about it, decided against it, and still lives in his moms basement when hes 30?
  • 7. The only thing holding you back is fear. Fear that you will fail. Fear that you cant succeed. Fear of trying without the safety net of home. That and the money it would take to pay for it, of course.
  • 8. So what if you could do it? What if you could see the world, have someone else foot the bill, and pay you a lot of money in the process? Dont take a job at the firm your dads buddy runs. Take one in China instead as China will provide you with anything you would need. Why China?
  • 9. Yes, it would be an adventure, but it is one worth taking? After all, it is so far away from home, everyone, and everything you know. But if you had familiarity to fall back on, what kind of adventure would it be?
  • 10. Making the decision to work in China is not an easy one, but if you take a look at some of the reasons why it is hard not to wonder why more people arent doing it.
  • 11. China is a land of opportunity with a robust, thriving economy. The work will be challenging and fast paced, but you will also get the opportunity for more responsibility now than you would for an American company. The process of gaining the experience may be hard, but it will be invaluable in the long run.
  • 12. With how the Chinese economy is growing, a demand exists in many fields. Some are willing to pay top dollar to entice foreign workers into coming to China. With the lower cost of living there, this means you will have the opportunity to save a lot of money. You will be very happy you have that money when you move back home.
  • 13. How much? A Forbes article in 2015 estimated that the total value of the compensation package offered mid- level managers was $276,000 (salary, benefits, lodging, utilities, etc.).
  • 14. Will it be easy? Absolutely not, but if you can handle the challenge of living and working in a culture completely foreign to you a person can gain more experience in a year than they would have in five working a similar position in the United States.
  • 15. Which looks more impressive to future employersworking as a mid-level manager in Omaha or working as one in Beijing, China?
  • 16. Why Does China Want Me?
  • 17. Once you accept the idea of working in China, it is understandable for a person to wonder why a company in China would want them to work under them. To gain an understanding of that, it helps to take a look at the Chinese economy.
  • 18. According to nominal GDP, it is the second largest in the world. It has been growing at an impressive rate for years. While the recession hit many countries hard, all it did in China was slow down growth; not stop it. It is the largest manufacturing economy in the world and the largest exporter of manufactured goods.
  • 19. However, while all signs point to future prosperity, the country is changing. The population, and hence the workforce, is getting older. The quality of education could be better, there are environmental issues, and social inequalities to be dealt with as well.
  • 20. In the years to come, the country is hoping to convert to an economy driven by consumer spending and other market forces. Such a change is going to take time, experience, education, and manpowerall things the Chinese workforce is lacking. Rather than risk a fall from grace, Chinese companies have decided to look abroad to fill their staffing needs.
  • 21. A new culture can be a scary thing to deal with, and not something everyone is willing or capable of adapting to. While it will make living and working in China more challenging, it is also a chance to learn how people on the other side of the world from everything you know live. What better way to gain an appreciation of what you have or dont have then to see how other people live?
  • 22. So you have graduated, you dont have a job, and you are not sure what to do next. Your friends are going hostel hopping as they backpack across Europe. While avoiding the real world for a couple of months sounds nice, the idea of sleeping in hostels does not appeal to you.
  • 23. You are open to the adventure but would rather do something else. You are open to moving to China for work, but you have no idea if there is demand for someone with your skillsetwhatever it is. Lucky for you, there is high demand in one workforce that is not dependent on your degree.
  • 24. At first, the notion may not appeal to you since you did not go to school to become a teacher. As it turns out, it doesnt matter what your degree is in. English is one of the most commonly used languages in the world. As the Chinese economy grows, companies need people that can speak English to conduct business with companies in other countries.
  • 25. So rather than demand highly qualified instructors for teaching English, all that is typically required is being a native English speaker. The preference is to get someone that is actually from the United States. It gives the students a little more confidence in their instructor; enough so even if they are not from the U.S. schools will tell students their teacher is indeed from the U.S.
  • 26. A college degree is not necessarily mandatory, but it can certainly help you get a job in one of the schools. If teaching English, the discipline is not relevant. Employers are more impressed with actual teaching experience than they are anything else. Many will be happy if you have a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language).
  • 27. Compensation will usually include an excellent salary, airfare to China, and various perks. Schools will typically help you get whatever paperwork you need to file with the government in on time. So if you want to give working in China a try, look into teaching English. The chances are good that you will
  • 28. So you have decided that the idea of taking a job in China sounds like a good one. You are open to the challenge, dont mind the cultural differences, and work in a field that is in demand. However, you are afraid that unless you learn the language, you are going to be bored and have nothing to do when you have free time.
  • 29. The answer to that is easyexplore. You will be living in one of the oldest civilizations in the world. History and culture are everywhere as well as a host of tourist attractions. Everyone has heard about the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, and the Terracotta Warriors in Xian.
  • 30. But what else is there? In a country that covers almost 9.6 million square kilometersplenty. If you liked the Great Wall, give the Xian city walls a try. The Chinese built these massive stone walls around their cities hundreds of years ago, and the walls at Xian are some of the most well-preserved in China.
  • 31. If you enjoy learning about different religions, you will like visiting The Three Pagados. Built back in the ninth and tenth centuries, these Buddhist structures have managed to remain in good condition for hundreds of years and spite of some natural and man-made catastrophes. They are located in Dali City in the Yunnan province and are considered a national treasure.
  • 32. Nature lovers can get their fill of mother nature at Chinas first national forest park, the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park located in the Hunan province. For nature of a different sort, there is the Shilin Stone Forest in southwest China. The stones stick out from the ground like stalagmites in a cave and are believed to be over 270 million years old.
  • 33. The country is full of historical points of interest and beautiful territory. So much, that the only way you will ever be bored is if you stay home and never leave your apartment (other than for work).
  • 34. Bonus Click on the link below to read the full blog post. https://blog.laowaicareer.com/ready-job-not-travel-china/
  • 35. LaowaiCareer.com blog.LaowaiCareer.com Search Jobs Register as a Job seeker. Subscribe to our Newsletter, Job offers and Blogs Read our blog