Are you wondering how to find a job in China? There are thousands of Chinese companies looking to hire international talent, and hundreds more foreign companies based in China.
Your experience in a Chinese university, language abilities, international work experience, and cross-cultural communication skills can all make you a desirable candidate.
This is a general guide for students or people who are looking for a job. We also recommend checking out China Briefing for some more useful info, about if you are A, B or C tier.
Right now its pretty challenging to enter China due to the Zero COVID policy. Here is a guide which can be helpful but it is for information only. Please make sure to do your own research and contact a qualified lawyer or well respected visa agent to help you with your application.
How can I get an internship in China?
If you want to know about finding an internship with a Chinese company, read our guide here.
Where can I look to find a job in China?
You may use sites like LinkedIn, eChina Careers, eChinaCities, Laowai Career, and SmartShanghai to find open positions. Scroll down to see our own curated list.
If you have good Chinese (HSK 5+ is recommended to do business in Chinese), you can check Chinese platforms and apps like Boss直聘, 51Job, 松鼠招聘 (app), Job5156.com, or LinkedIn’s Chinese app 领英职场.
In China, personal connections and chat groups are your best friend when looking for a job. Join job search WeChat groups for even more options.
Listen to Marina Cao, Talent Acquisition Consultant Leader of HelloCareer, discuss best practices and advice when job searching in China:
How do I sign an employment contract with a Chinese company?
Can students work in China after graduating from a Chinese University?
In general, you will either need two years of work experience or a Master’s degree or higher to be able to start working in China right after graduation. Read the complete guide, including the relevant laws and personal advice from my own experience, here: 4 Tips to Enter the Chinese Job Market for Remote Students
You can also check out more links on China Admissions here.
