How to Network 1. Arrive early Arriving on time sends a message that you are disciplined, organized and respectful to others and the event organisers. In addition, I find that arriving at a partially empty room is easier than arriving in a full room. When you arrive early, you are forced to meet the few
How to land your dream interview… Is your CV looking at its BEST? Is it enough to land you with the interview to propel your career? First impressions really count. Your CV is the recruiter’s first impression of you, moreover, it’s important to make sure it’s a positive one. A winning resume should outline all
When starting your company these are the ten pieces of advice I would give you, they are as follows: 1) Know your market (do your research). 2) Complete a competitor analysis 3) Understand what your USPs (unique selling points) are. 3) Clients you don’t expect to bring to your new company will come; the ones
Advice when looking for work in China (an extended list) This is something every ex-pat needs to do in order to work in China legally. To work full-time in mainland China, you will need a Z-visa. You will need to apply for this at your nearest Chinese visa centre. You should take: Your passport along
This is something every Expat MUST do in order to work in China legally. To work full-time in mainland China, you will need a Z-visa. You will need to apply for this at your nearest Chinese visa centre. You should take: Your passport along with a copy Passport photos Completed visa application form Original authenticated
An Interview with Javier our Teacher of the Month – Interview questions were answered by Javier – a kindergarten teacher with a Masters in Education over here in Beijing, China. About to embark on a new role as a kindergarten teacher at a highly regarded International School here in Beijing. Why did you decide to
A Teacher’s First Journey from Manchester in the UK to Shenzhen Back in December 2021, my mind started to ponder the big step of working as a biology or science teacher internationally. Naturally, like most qualified teachers I looked to Qatar, UAE, Spain, and beyond for jobs. After a few interviews with various schools in
Positive Test Results when Travelling to China Why are people testing positive (one negative and one positive) after receiving two negatives four hours earlier, then, upon returning to the same (origin) airport testing negative when travelling back to China from the UK? The rules for China state that you have to wait for fourteen days
A Teacher’s Return Journey from the USA to Beijing Whether it’s a roundtrip back to China or your first time coming to China getting here is not as hard as you think. Finally, after 3 LONG years, I bit the bullet and went back to New York (NY) this summer. Let me be very blunt,
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