How NOT to get a job in China

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Getting a job in your own country is hard enough as it is. What about finding a job in China?

Job searchers all over the world search for jobs in two ways. There are those who go with the

traditional way of searching for jobs and there are those who seek the more creative route. The

traditional way of searching for a job is the one that involves looking out for any kind of published

advertisement of jobs and trying to match your resume to the specifications that are made on the

advert.

One of the things you can do to improve your chances of securing a job as an Expat in China. is to do

thorough research in the industry you would like to. This gives you an upper hand over other expats

looking to secure a job in the same industry.

Contact InformationThe other thing that can shorten the amount of time it will take for you to secure a job in China is making sure you have a number of contacts of some of the

companies in the industry you would like to work. To get these contacts, you will need to do some research. It is advisable to get the contact information from the

companies’ websites since doing so enables you to get reliable contacts

NetworkingOne mistake that a lot of expats make when they are looking for a job in China is to network with the intention of selling themselves by saying what great employees they would make in order for them to get jobs. It is important to sell yourself by doing this. However, it is important to know when you are supposed to do it. You need first to know what the person you would like to hire you requires from an employee and what they stand for. This will allow you to know exactly what expectations the different managers have.

Ripple EffectIt is important to utilize the ripple effect when you are in search of a job in China. For instance, when you notice that a certain company is hiring more employees than the average, you should be able to think critically about the many opportunities that this means for you when it comes to employment. The company might not have a specific job you are qualified for but the changes it is undergoing can greatly affect the supply chain.

Utilize technologyToday, technology has made it very easy for people to find jobs through different social media networks. You can utilize a platform like LinkedIn to create your profile in which you include your skills, qualifications, educational background, and other things that make you stand out from your competitors.

Best Time for a Job SearchApart from using the best strategies to look for a job

in China, it is also important to know when to look for these jobs. Timing is very important when you are

looking for a job. There are times where the employment opportunities are higher in China and at these times, you have a higher chance of getting an

excellent job.

Knowing these times is the key to securing the best job within the shortest amount of time. When in

China, it is also important to look out for new project completions. For example, if a hotel is under

construction and it is in the final stages, you ought to look at this as your employment opportunity. When

the hotel is complete, they will need some staff to do different things to keep the hotel running.

Whether you are good in management, sales, marketing or any other department, you have an

opportunity there. Basically, you will need to keep a close look at what is happening around you and

communicate with the right people in order to be able to take advantage of such opportunities.

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