Cover letter for China: format guidelines

If you want a recruiter to appreciate the content of your cover letter for China, you should submit it in an adequate format.  Like the CV for China, the structure of this one page self-introduction is very similar to what we see in Europe.  However, it is essential to present your cover letter for China in a sober format and to write it in a humble tone.  Keep reading

Cover letter for China: content guidelines

Writing a persuasive cover letter for China is as challenging as summing up your whole career on a CV.  However, if they are carefully and strategically prepared, these two complementary documents can become your ticket to a job interview in China.  Your goal is to grab the recruiter’s attention by making yourself stand out of the crowd: while your resume establishes your past work experience, your cover letter should convince your potential employers of what you can accomplish now and how you can be an asset for the future.  Keep reading

Recognition of qualifications between China and the UK or Ireland

The recognition of qualifications between China and the UK  (in 2000) and China and Ireland (in 2006) are settled through mutual agreements that acknowledge academic degrees and qualifications, from higher certificates up to doctorate levels.  However, this should not be seen as “just a formality”: students and graduates who wish to study or work overseas must fill out different forms if they want to obtain the proper credentials to be admitted in a school or be invited for an interview.  Keep reading

CV for China: Chinese resume guidelines

Adapting your CV for China is not a difficult task; nevertheless it is an important one.  Although there is no specific model of resume required for your application within a Chinese company, there are general rules to follow.  Failing to acknowledge some of these subtleties could play against you, as it may reveal your lack of understanding of the cultural differences between China and Europe.  Keep reading

Successful job interview in China: our tips

Like anywhere else, carrying out a successful job interview in China requires a careful preparation to begin with.  And when the D-day comes, you should definitely keep in mind the rules of courtesy or the appropriate behaviour to adopt towards the recruiting personnel, as well as the type of questions that are usually asked during an interview in China.  Keep reading