Finding work in China: a guide for Chinese students
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CONTENTS
Introduction
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How can you market your Queen Mary degree in China
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Preparing for your job search
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Your application: cover letter
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Your application: CV guide
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Your application: interview tips
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Living and working in China
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Finding vacancies: networking
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Finding vacancies: online
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How can Careers & Enterprise help you?
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INTRODUCTION
With China’s continued economic growth, it is becoming increasingly common for Chinese students who are studying at Queen Mary to return home after they have graduated. Although visa restrictions may have impacted the initial plans of many of our students, returning to China has never looked so attractive. However, searching for a job back home whilst you’re studying in London can seem complicated and difficult. Careers & Enterprise has produced this guide in order to help you with your job search. Including everything from what Chinese employers look for in a graduate to where to start your jobs search, we hope that this guide will make the process of job hunting in China clearer and easier for you to understand.
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HOW CAN YOU MARKET YOUR QUEEN MARY DEGREE TO EMPLOYERS?
Most Chinese employers look favourably on overseas graduates as they are seen to have a better grasp of important skills such as communication and also a greater understanding of international cultures - something that is of particular importance to globally expanding companies. However, as many employers will not have heard of Queen Mary University of London, how can you make your degree stand out?
QMUL has given you exposure to a variety of cultures
QMUL is a world-class university
QMUL has enabled you to improve your language skills
Prestige of your academic institution is important to Chinese employers. Not all employers will have heard of Queen Mary, so mentioning Queen Mary’s rankings and achievements can help attract an employer’s attention to your application. Here are some facts that you can add to your CV. • We’re part of the Russell Group. In 2012, Queen Mary joined the internationally renowned Russell Group, which represents 24 leading UK universities. • We’re in the top 100 universities in the world. According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015, Queen Mary is currently the 98th best university in the world. Read more here: www.timeshighereducation.com/ world-university-rankings
There are approximately 17,800 students throughout Queen Mary and around 8000 are EU or international students. If you interact with people from lots of different cultures, you can state on your CV and at interview that you have gained intercultural awareness and the ability to communicate with a variety of international cultures. This is valuable to any international or globally expanding companies.
This isn’t strictly exclusive to Queen Mary students, but since you have studied in the UK, employers would expect you to have a good level of fluency in English. It’s only natural for you to find it easier to socialise with people from your own country when you are at Queen Mary but it is worth interacting with non-Chinese students to improve your English. Try to speak and write in English as much as possible - the more you use English, the better you’ll be! The School of Languages, Linguistics and Film put on in-sessional language courses that are both credited and non-credited which you can sign up to whilst you’re studying. Have a look at what’s available at http://language-centre.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/ You can also take full advantage of courses such as Business English, which will help you to prepare for your entrance into the corporate world. Find a list of English Language schools in London here: http://goo.gl/PY17Qn
• Many of our subjects rank highly in the UK league tables. According to The Guardian University League Tables 2016, Queen Mary ranks 3rd for Law, 4th for Medicine, 5th for Dentistry, 6th for Drama, 7th for History and 8th for Material Sciences. If your subject ranks highly, you may want to include this in your CV or job applications. Read more here: www.theguardian.com/education/ universityguide
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HOW CAN YOU MARKET YOUR QUEEN MARY DEGREE TO EMPLOYERS?
QMUL has given you the chance to develop an attractive skillset Increasingly Chinese employers are looking for candidates that are both technically able for the job and also have soft skills that make them stand out from the competition. Through the group work, presentations, tutorials, coursework, extra-curricular activities and also living in a foreign country you will have gained soft skills such as:
Motivation and determination Enthusiasm for the role, company and industry is important. Employers look to hire people who have the motivation and determination to succeed.
Ability and desire to keep learning Communication Employers relate good communication skills to the ability to work effectively with both colleagues and clients. Good communicators can adapt their style of communication to suit the task in hand.
Jobs constantly change due to technological, political and economic factors, so you need to be willing to keep learning in order to adapt to new contexts.
Problem solving Interpersonal Skills These skills enable you to build trust and rapport with other people and manage conflict if necessary. They are a valuable asset in the work place.
Employers value the ability to apply both logic and creativity to solve problems.
Time management Ability to work independently Being able to work with minimum supervision is important as companies do not have the resources to continuously oversee you.
Ability to work as part of a team A team player understands clearly the goals of the team and works to achieve them. They are able to offer ideas, listen to other people and take feedback from other team members.
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Good time management is about being able to prioritise your tasks and being able to work on several different projects at once through planning the use of your time.
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PREPARING FOR YOUR JOB SEARCH
What can you do whilst you are still in the UK to prepare for your job search?
2/ Research which industry you would like to work in
1/ Ensure you develop your soft skills
Take some time to research and look into the different industries that you find interesting and would consider working in. If you’re unsure, book a Careers Appointment with the Careers & Enterprise team and they’ll help you to get a better understanding of what jobs may suit you. Make sure you attend any careers events for your School, as these give you an insight into the variety of industries that people with your degree have entered.
‘Skills and education are both valued on a CV. Develop skills that will help you in your future field of work’ BUPT Careers Chinese employers consider those who have studied in the UK to be more likely to have soft skills. However, you need to be able to prove that you have them throughout the stages of the job application process. How can you make sure you develop and practice using them whilst you’re at Queen Mary? Be active in your course Some of your modules will include a variety of learning and assessment methods such as presentations, blogging, report writing and group work. These are designed to help you improve your communication skills in a more professional setting. Try to immerse yourself in these tasks so that you can make the most of this experience. Get involved in the Students’ Union QMSU have a large variety of activities that you can be a part of, including Societies, Club Sport, RAG, Student Media or Volunteering. Participating in these will this help you improve your English and develop the communication, time management and other soft skills that employers are looking for. Use societies to try to interact as much as possible with non-Chinese students as this will help to develop your language skills and also improve your understanding of the UK culture. If you’re concerned about straying too far away from your studies, most departments have a student-led academic society that you can be a part of. Take a look at what QMSU has to offer: www.qmsu.org/ getinvolved
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Top 10 work industries for QMUL Chinese graduates 61
Research 55
Sales 51
Legal
50
Finance
49
Engineering Information Technology
45
Consulting Program and Project Management Education Marketing
39 38 35 29
(Data source: LinkedIn, Jan 2016) 3/ Consider what type of company would value a QM degree Most companies in China like hiring overseas educated graduates. You could work for start-ups, expanding companies, multinational corporations and everything in between. Each of these types of companies have their own advantages for their employees. Research into the different types of companies and consider what appeals most to you.
Top 5 companies that QMUL Chinese graduates work for PwC
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IBM
6
The University of Hong Kong
5
Ericsson
5
BUPT
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(Data source: LinkedIn, Jan 2016) • 32% of overseas graduates enter into foreign enterprises • 28% enter into local entrepreneurial private enterprises • 18% join public institutions • 12% work in state-owned enterprises
City
Distribution of returning graduates
Beijing
29.1%
Shanghai
16.8%
Shenzhen
9.4%
Guangzhou
7%
Suzhou
5.3%
(Source: New Oriental 2016)
5/ Research realistic starting salaries It is important to be realistic about your potential starting salary and the type of role you are likely to have. According to a recent report by New Oriental, 58% of returnees start with entry level positions, and 27% in mid-level positions. This is mainly due to improvements of domestic education and an increase in the number of students studying abroad. Chinese employers expect UK educated graduates to start at the same level as Chinese education graduates.
• 6% start their own enterprises • 4% work for government departments.
Degree Level
Average Monthly Salary for an Overseas Graduate in CNY
PhD
15,000
Masters
7000
Bachelors
6000
Suzhou
5.3
(Source: New Oriental)
4/ Think about the location in which you would like to live. IIn the past, most graduates have traditionally relocated to Tier 1 cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. Undoubtedly these cities have the greatest economies and therefore the most opportunities available to graduates. However, there is also a much greater level of competition for jobs in these metropolises and they are more expensive to live in. More and more graduates have considered working in Tier 2 (T2) cities such as Suzhou and Wuxi. Employers are eager to recruit graduates in T2 cities, as there has recently been a shift in focus on business operations and growth towards them. Read more about this at http://online.wsj.com/ad/article/ chinaenergy-cities
(Data source: New Oriental 2016)
6/ Think about timing Vacancies for Chinese graduates open in August/September with interviews in November so make sure you are looking at the right time!
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YOUR APPLICATION: COVER LETTER- WHAT TO INCLUDE
In China, a cover letter is the first thing that an employer will look at and so it is integral to your application. Here are some tips for how to write a successful cover letter: • It should be maximum 1 side of typed A4 • Make sure your cover letter is targeted to the potential employer • Research who would be likely to read your application and address it to them • Specifically relate your skills to the available position and their job description • Communicate interest, motivation and demonstrate your individual strengths in relation to the position
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• It’s important to sound confident, but humility and politeness is more important • The tone of the letter should be polite, formal and respectful • Proof read! Employers will not be impressed if there are any spelling, formatting or grammatical errors. Unless otherwise stated, if you’re applying via email your covering letter and CV should be sent as an attachment. Make sure that it is in a common format, such as Microsoft Word or a PDF document and make your name the document title to avoid CV mix-ups!
YOUR APPLICATION: CV GUIDE
Whilst you’re applying for jobs, it is worth researching whether any of the companies that you are applying to have a preferred application format. If not, here are some general tips on writing your CV: • One side of A4 is the normal length for CVs in China. Depending on the level of job, you may go up to a maximum of 2 pages, however, try to be a succinct as possible as this is not advisable. • Include up-to-date contact information at the top of the CV • It is common for a passport-style photograph to be attached to the top right hand corner of your CV • Include an objective, outlining what kind of position, industry or company you are looking to work in • Education and work experience should always appear in reverse chronological order
• You should only include part time work, internships and volunteering that are directly related to the work you are applying for. Unrelated activities are perceived negatively by Chinese employers, who would often conclude from them that you weren’t committed to your studies. • Ensure your wording is positive and active rather than negative and passive. Instead of stating your difficulties, use language such as ‘overcame’, ‘accomplished’ and ‘achieved’. If possible provide any statistics, such as any new clients secured or saving you made for the company. • Unless specifically asked, you do not need to include references on your CV. Chinese employers will request them when necessary • Proofread your CV to make sure there are no spelling mistakes or grammatical errors. It can often be worthwhile to get someone else to look through it for you as well. The following sample CVs are provided by BUPT Careers and should appear on one side of A4, rather than two sides.
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YOUR APPLICATION: CV GUIDE
Address:Room 15**, Student Apartment 5nd University: Beijing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Beijing, China, Email :782247089@qq.com Phone:138*-***-8888 Education Background: Sep, 2013-Mar, 2016 Economics and Management School, Beijing University of Posts & Telecommunications • M aster for Industrial Economics, Courses studied including: ERP Application, Information System Operation and Management, Macro and Micro Economics, Data Mining (SAS). Sep, 2009 -Mar, 2013 Economics and Management School, Beijing University of Posts & Telecommunications • B achelor for Management in July 2008. Courses studied including Enterprise ERP, Information Technology and Application, Project Management, Marketing, and Statistics (SPSS). • A warded Triple-A student award of BUPT for twice and scholarship for three times. Ranked 3/48. Personal Skills: • 6 21 in CET4, 571 in CET6, fluent in oral English, good at reading and writing. • F requent user of Excel and PowerPoint, good at data mining with SAS. Intern Experience: June-Sep, 2014 Ericsson (China) Communication Company Ltd Marketing intern for “AiDeBao”, an online B2C platform for booking housekeeping service • M arket researching and business model designing for Aidebao, locating target customer and planning online and offline Marketing strategy under limited budget. Cooperating with software developers to improve the website and user experience. • L eading a 6 member team to extend service covering area. Looking for housekeeping service provider by online and offline means. Contracted 110+ companies in 1 month, business covering 8 centre districts like Haidian\Chaoyang…... • I nitiated a Agency Model to extend business and doubled the number of orders in one month, and designed other low cost but high efficiency marketing actions through brainstorming.
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Oct, 2012 Sun Microsystems China Sales support for information collection on client’s IT construction and Management Information System application • I nvestigating Clients IT building including hardware and software, digging the application and operation of ERP\SCM\CRM and other information systems, exploring clients’ potential needs on IT building. • T ele-Investigating 123 clients in 7 working days and successfully establishing relationship with 35 IT directors. Consulting Project Experience: Oct-Dec 2014 BUPT E-Business Research Centre Group Client Dept Management Enhancing for China Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd. Chaoyang, Liaoning Branch • F ully involving in the whole project and leading the 4-man team to survey and interview management staff of Group Client Dept and Client manager in 6 other County Branches. Composing project results PPT and reporting to PM. • C ollecting and analysing management situation and drafting proposal for management enhancing including Organization Structure\Management Process\internal corporation\ Management of Client managers. Assessing capability of 100+ Client managers and providing targeted improving programs. Oct, 2013-Feb, 2014
BUPT E-Business Research Centre Consumer Satisfaction Survey for China Network Group
• F ully involving in the whole project and leading the 13-man team to analyse questionnaire data and draft PPT reports for CNC. • P lanning project process, organizing and training team member for data analysing skills, leading and inspiring them to achieve the best under pressure. Communicating with PM and reporting the latest progress to him, asking his opinion for the problem we met. Apr-Sep, 2013 BUPT E-Business Research Centre Market Strategy for China Mobile Communications Group Fujian Co., Ltd • C ollecting telecom market information and other economic and cultural information related with Fujian province, researching and analysing consumption feature of Fujian mobile phone users after questionnaire survey. Campus Activities: Mar, 2014
E-Business Innovations Competition
• A s the only graduate in the four-member team, helped identifying the innovative point after brain storming, and leading the team direction. Encouraging the whole team to conquer difficulties and finally got the Second Prize in the competition.
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YOUR APPLICATION: CV GUIDE
北京市海淀区西土城路10号北京邮电大学学2-514舍（100876） 电子邮件 138*-***-8888 教育背景 2008.9-至今 北京邮电大学经济管理学院读研 保送就读产业经济学研究生，主要课程包括：ERP应用，信息系统运作管理，经济学，数据挖掘（SAS）。 2004.9－北京邮电大学经济管理学院 2008.7
就读工程管理专业本科生学位，于2008年7月获得管理学学士。
所学主要课程包括：企业ERP及应用，信息化及信息技术应用，项目管理，应用统计学（SPSS），管理沟 通与项目领导等。
共获一次国家奖学金，两次校一等奖学金（班级排名3/48）,三次校三好学生。
专业技能
英语技能:621分通过CET 4，571分通过CET 6 ；口语流利。
计算机技能: 熟悉并经常运用Excel，PPT进行数据分析和报告制作工作，使用SAS和SPSS软件进行数据统 计分析。 社会实习 2009.5-9
爱立信中国通信有限公司
实习（产品推广）
• 推广爱立信互联网新产品——“爱得宝”家政服务网络预定平台，设计商业模式，进行客户定位，设计市 场开发策略和线上线下推广方案并分工执行；
• 协助产品技术组优化改进网站，访谈用户实际使用感受，提交产品使用意见报告，协助技术组解决产品 使用问题。
• 带领6人销售团队，推广“爱得宝”家政服务网络预定平台，拓展家政公司。1个月签约110+家政合作公 司，覆盖北京八大城区，线下代理效果显著，当月订单数增多1倍。策划并执行爱得宝面向用户的线上、 线下推广活动，创造性开拓线下代理，策划爱得宝商业大赛
2007.10太阳计算机系统（中国）有限公司 兼职（销售助理）
• 调查了解客户公司IT建设情况，如ERP、SCM、CRM等实施状况和运营状况，与客户建立初步关系，掌握 客户现有需求并发掘其潜在硬件和软件方面需求。
• 7个工作日电话调查123个客户公司，其中 35个成功联系到IT主管并了解到IT建设硬件和软件方面信息以 及客户潜在需求情况。
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项目经历 2009.10-12
北京邮电大学电子商务研究中心
• 中国移动通信集团辽宁有限公司朝阳分公司集团客户部综合管理能力提升项目
• 全程参与项目过程，带领4人团队深入访谈调研朝阳移动市公司和6个县分公司管理层和集团客户经理， 参与制作项目成果报告PPT并汇报给项目经理。
分析朝阳移动集团客户部管理现状并对其组织架构、管理流程、内部配合、客户经理管理提供咨询意见。 评估朝阳移动100+集团客户经理能力水平并制定针对性的培训课程。 2008.9- 2009.2
北京邮电大学电子商务研究中心 中国网通（后更名为联通）集团2008客户满意度调研
• 担任项目小组负责人，领导13人的工作团队分析各省数据并制作报告。
• 搭建全国总报告和各省分报告PPT的逻辑架构，整理分析33个省（市）上万份调研数据，运用Excel进行 数据统计分析和制作图标，制作总报告和省报告PPT。
内计划项目流程，组织内部沟通与培训，领导并激励项目组成员，控制项目进度和项目质量，对外汇 对 报项目进度和项目成果，获取外部资源。
2008.6- 2008.9
北京邮电大学电子商务研究中 中国移动福建公司面向电信重组后的市场策略
担任市场研究员和数据分析员，分析公众市场客户消费行为，制作公众市场策略咨询报告。
• 搜集分析福建电信市场信息，深入福建地级市实施问卷调查，访谈移动公司内部人员，制定公众市场战略 方案和实施策略，提交咨询报告。
校园活动 2009.3
北京邮电大学电子商务创新策划大赛
• 四人团队通过调研和理论分析，策划“买麦征途——买麦网B2B新模式”，独创性提出“平台&服务”理论和“ 中小企业三阶段电子商务解决方案”。
• 帮助确定选题方向和研究思路，通过头脑风暴鼓励团队创新，激励团队成员克服困难并最后取得第二名的 佳绩。
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YOUR APPLICATION: INTERVIEW TIPS
Job interviews can always be a nervous process, regardless of how many you may have done. Here are a few words of advice about interviews in China to make this process as smooth as possible. • Punctuality is very important Try to arrive approximately 20 minutes early. This way you will have time to compose yourself and fill in any extra paperwork that may need completing. Double check exactly where your interview is being held and if necessary do a practice journey. Make sure you’ve allowed time for traffic!
• Research the company and the industry Research carried out by the British Council showed that Chinese employers are looking for candidates who have a good understanding of their company, the industry and how the Chinese economy affects both of these. Stay up to date with current events concerning the industry and company, research their competitors and be ready to talk around these topics.
• You must be well presented Employers will see the way that you present yourself, whether in terms of dress and physical appearance to body language, as a reflection of yourself. Your clothes should be business formal and conservative. Your phone must be switched off. Ensure your posture is good and that you maintain eye contact with your interviewer: you don’t want to be considered as disrespectful or lazy!
• Be prepared to back up your story It is important to remain humble and not to brag about your achievements. Instead, share your experiences and how they gave you particular skills: this will show the interviewer that there is something behind your claims. A British Council research project showed employers want to see evidence of career planning, for you to be able to explain the rationale for your UK study, how it has given you skills, and how it fits into your move back to China, and to be able to reflect on what you gained from the UK that you can bring to their company. words such as ‘learned’ and ‘achieved’ and never discredit a former employer.
• Be polite at all times The interviewing process may be lengthy and there may be more than one representative of the firm present at the different stages of the process. Hierarchies in businesses can be complicated and therefore it is important for you to treat each person present with equal respect. Interviewers will look for modesty and humility, particularly as you are a UK educated graduate: arrogance will not be considered highly.
• The decision-making process can be lengthy Try and remain patient whilst you’re waiting for a response. It can be appropriate to follow up on the status of the recruitment process after an interview, but it must be done in accordance to the guidelines from the company’s human resource department. Thank you notes are often helpful and appreciated by recruiters. Due to a high number of applicants, candidates may not be informed if they have not been selected.
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LIVING AND WORKING IN CHINA
Tax rates: China has a progressive income tax system. This starts at 3% for a monthly income of 1-1500 CNY, gradually rising to 45% for a monthly income of 80,001 CNY and above. The tax year runs from January to December. Average Salary: Average monthly salary in China is 26,493 CNY. This equates to approximately 2,820 GBP.
Average working hours: A standard working week consists of 40 hours, Monday to Friday. Overtime is often expected.
Find more information on average salaries across different job sectors in China here http://goo.gl/dU7yvg
Living and working in China
Holidays: Depending on the company and your length of service, average holiday entitlement is between 5 and 10 days. This is in addition to 11 paid national holidays.
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Living Costs: The cost of living is generally lower than in the UK. Tier 1 cities such as Beijing and Shanghai are considerably more expensive than Tier 2 cities such as Dalian and Wuhan. As opportunities in these cheaper second-tier cities are on the rise, many graduates are choosing to relocate there. Read more about the cost of living at www.numbeo.com/cost-ofliving
FINDING VACANCIES: NETWORKING
Networking and using personal references are still the most important ways of finding out about and filling job vacancies in China. It is common for many vacancies to not even be advertised, with employers preferring to fill them through recommendations. In order to ensure that you develop your own networks there are a few things that you can do.
‘Networking is an indispensable way to get a job. A large number of companies advertise their vacancies through their networks. Networking is also an effective way for students to get more information on the company and the position for which they want to apply to.’ BUPT Careers
Maintain connections with your friends and family Make sure your social media platforms are up to date with your education and any work experience. Keep your friends and family updated with what you’re currently doing whilst you’re in the UK and what you may be looking for when you return home. Similarly, when you return to China, maintain your relationships with your Queen Mary friends, along with any academics or work experience colleagues. This is a great starting point for your own network - you never know when this might come in useful!
‘It is very common for people to get jobs by referrals from friends or family. Interpersonal relationships play an important role in daily life and lot of companies believe that friend’s recommendations are a good way to get competent employees’
Join the Queen Mary Alumni Network By signing up to the Alumni Portal you can subscribe to the alumni mailing list, search for fellow alumni and buy tickets for upcoming events in the UK or China. Most importantly, you can join the overseas group for China, which organises regular events and projects for alumni in China. You can also join the Queen Mary Alumni Group on LinkedIn - just search ‘Queen Mary Alumni Network’. Visit the Queen Mary Alumni pages at www.qmul.ac.uk/ alumni
Sign up to professional associations Research the professional associations that you are interested in and see if you can sign up to their online newsletters. These will offer information on networking and other professional events. You can also participate in online forums for international students in UK universities. For instance, you can ‘like’ the British Council UK Alumni Relations Network Facebook page. www.facebook.com/ BritishCouncil.UK.AlumniRelationsNetwork Keep up to date with any events that may be good networking opportunities with the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) www.chinachamber.org.cn Other networking organisations for you to consider are: • All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) www.women.org.cn/ Founded in 1949, ACWF is a mass organisation that unites Chinese women of all ethnic groups. • The Capital Club www.thecapitalclub.com/ english/home/index.php A private business club whose members include those from Fortune 500 companies and top-level graduates. Located in Beijing. • Toastmasters, China http://chinatoastmasters.org An international non-profit organisation that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations.
BUPT Careers
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FINDING VACANCIES: NETWORKING
Attend careers fairs Careers fairs provide an opportunity for you to meet potential employers in the industries that you are interested in. As there is a difference between academic years in the UK and in China, many Chinese Tier 1 cities hold careers fairs in March when overseas universities have their holidays. Sina Weibo Many companies advertise their public job vacancies using their Weibo account. Follow companies that are a part of the industries that you are interested in and keep up to date with their posts. Add your career information to your profile as potential employers use this platform to search for candidates.
LinkedIn is one of the most common ways people expand their professional network. Here, you can join the Queen Mary Alumni Network group and even some School specific groups. Furthermore, you can search and follow Queen Mary University of London and explore the careers of over 54,000 alumni. Keep your profile information up to date, as recruiters use LinkedIn to locate potential candidates. If possible, contact your former employers, professors, lecturers and peers you worked on group projects with and ask if they can give you a recommendations on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a great way of searching for jobs as many recruiters advertise their vacancies on it. ‘Follow’ companies that you are interested in and search in the ‘Jobs’ section of LinkedIn. Make your search country specific by changing your location preferences. Read about how to apply for jobs using LinkedIn here: https://goo.gl/aexKR0 For videos on how to build your profile and use LinkedIn functions go to https://students.linkedin.com/uk You can also read our guide to using LinkedIn here: http://goo.gl/YH3RQY
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FINDING VACANCIES: ONLINE
It is common practice for global companies to post job vacancies online. Whilst it is traditional for Chinese firms to rely on networking and references, it is becoming increasingly common for them to also advertise their vacancies online. This means that it is now much easier for you to apply for jobs whilst you’re still in the UK.
Vacancies advertised on company’s website
Online resources are available through Careers & Enterprise. Going Global advertises jobs and internships across the world, including in China: www.careers.qmul.ac.uk/students/ jobhunting
Online recruitment websites
Careers Tagged is an online library of websites about everything concerning job searches. Enter ‘international students’ or ‘China’ into the search box for relevant resources. www.careerstagged.co.uk/
Most companies’ websites will have a ‘jobs’ or ‘careers’ section. Multinational corporations will advertise jobs throughout the countries that they operate in. Normally if a vacancy is advertised online, it will be alongside a job specification and details on how to apply for the position.
Recruitment websites tend to come in two forms: generalised and industry specific. Employers can use these platforms to advertise their vacancies and candidates can apply online. It is becoming increasingly common for candidates to be able to upload their CV onto a recruitment websites, highlighting their areas of interest, and companies can then search through relevant CVs. Useful recruitment websites include:
JobOnline is Queen Mary’s job board. You can search vacancies by country and industry. www.careers.qmul.ac.uk/ jobs
• GradlinkChina www.gradlinkuk.com/jobs-china.php
King’s College London have set up a Facebook Group that posts job opportunities and information for Mandarin speakers. You must have your university information listed on your Facebook profile in order to be accepted. You can join the Careers For Mandarin Speakers Group here: www.facebook.com/groups/careers4mandarinspeakers/
• Chinesegraduate (specialises in bilingual graduates) www.chinesegraduate.com/
Gradlink China is an online resource that offers industry advice and advertises job vacancies. Have a look here: www.gradlinkuk.com/china.php
• Zhaopin www.zhaopin.com
• 51job www.51job.com/bo/AboutUs_e.php • Chinahr www.chinahr.com/beijing/ • Monster.com http://monster.com.hk • Indeed.com http://cn.indeed.com • JOBYUN: www.jobyun.com/ • IT Talent (directly affiliated to the MIIT): www.ittalent.com.cn/ • GCJob http://gcjob.bjx.com.cn/
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HOW CAN CAREERS & ENTERPRISE HELP YOU?
Careers & Enterprise supports Queen Mary University of London students across all aspects of their career development.
Find us online…
Careers Consultants
QMPlus International Students Careers Webpage:
Every School has their own dedicated Careers Consultant. Your Careers Consultant will run a programme of career workshops and events for your School that can you attend, featuring employers and alumni. Find these here: www.careers.qmul.ac.uk/events
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Website: www.careers.qmul.ac.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/qmcareers Twitter: https://twitter.com/qmcareers
Book an appointment We offer daily 20 minute appointments, where you can discuss any of the following: • CV and job application feedback • Finding and applying for work experience, part-time work or graduate jobs in the UK and overseas • Deciding what to do after graduation • Starting your own business We also run practice interviews before a Skype/phone or face to face interview. To book an appointment or practice interview call 020 7882 8533 or book in person in WG3, Queens Building, Mile End campus. We are open Monday-Friday 9.30am-5pm. All appointments are held on the Mile End campus apart from postgraduate law appointments, which are held in CCLS at Lincoln’s Inn Fields.
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Blog: https://qmjobsblog.wordpress.com/
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For further information contact: Careers & Enterprise Queen Mary University of London Mile End Road London E1 4NS Telephone: 020 7882 8533 email: careers@qmul.ac.uk www.careers.qmul.ac.uk
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