Book Clubs: The Bookworm’s That Man in Our Lives

The imaginative world Lovers of literature tend to be rather solitary figures. Their love of literature can become such a vice that sometimes it is pursued at the expense of its nemesis, real life. But the shelving of real life doesn’t need to accompany a love of literature when book clubs are out there as [ ] The post Book Clubs: The Bookworm s That Man in Our Lives appeared first on Laowai Career.
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20 creative jobs names explained so you don’t miss out

Creative jobs names are becoming more and more confusing. At times, people are more creative about the names than the actual jobs they advertise. Clearing up The Confusion Creative Jobs The names given to certain creative jobs can be so confusing you might not apply. You might think you don t have the right qualifications. [ ] The post 20 creative jobs names explained so you don’t miss out appeared first on Laowai Career.
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The 5 best apps to learn Chinese

1. Memrise (Android & IOS) Has in-app purchases, to go pro opening other features. You can sign up for $9 a month or $60 for a whole year. This is one of the best apps to learn Chinese because of the layout. It’s simple, clean and colorful. You start off on Earth and go further [ ] The post The 5 best apps to learn Chinese appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Chinese Art 101: a brief history on jade

To begin discussing Chinese art, we have to go back to the beginning of the Chinese dynasties. Starting with the Han dynasty (206 BCE – 220 BC) when jade was discovered through the Silk Road. In this first Chinese art article, I’ll give you a crash course on jade, its mystery and significance in Chinese [ ] The post Chinese Art 101: a brief history on jade appeared first on Laowai Career.
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STAR Interview: How to make your interview memorable

Often, a job STAR Interview can be quite tense with all the pressures to excel and the uncertainties of whether or not you shall land the role you are being interviewed for. Indeed, thorough preparation is vital, but that alone will not guarantee that you are selected at the end of the process. It is [ ] The post STAR Interview: How to make your interview memorable appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Chinese Rice Rice Baby!

The popularity of Chinese rice in China If you re addicted to rice then China is the place to go. Chinese rice is the most abundant food in the country. Rice, you’ll probably find, will be on every menu you come across. Nevertheless, there will be a million and one other foods that will entice you. [ ] The post Chinese Rice Rice Baby! appeared first on Laowai Career.
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The G20 Summit

Brexit, carpets and much ado about nothing! Sounds like the G20 Summit this year was a cracker. The preparation Even before the G20 Summit began, there was media interest, focused on the Chinese government and their decision to seemingly remove half of Hangzhou s population. The government in an attempt to lure away most of its [ ] The post The G20 Summit appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Culture shock – My first time in China

Culture shock is overall a sense of strangeness and disorientation. Culture shock is experienced by people visiting a culture where things are being done very differently from their background. They can t make sense of the cultural meanings and practices of what s happening all around them. Culture shock is the impact you may feel when you [ ] The post Culture shock – My first time in China appeared first on Laowai Career.
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How to thrive under the pressure of a panel interview

If you thought a one-on-one interview was scary, then wait until you face a panel one. Many people tend to be nervous, sweaty and even freak out into joblessness. If you are reading this, then it is likely that you’ve finally received an interview invitation. Probably you don’t know if it would be a one-on-one [ ] The post How to thrive under the pressure of a panel interview appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Tips when traveling to China – the do’s and dont’s

Traveling to China can be fantastic! It can also be a costly struggle where you fumble from one mishap to another. Insulting locals while getting sunburnt because you have been looking for your phone for ten hours should be avoided. It can put you off traveling ever again, especially in China where the culture, infrastructure, [ ] The post Tips when traveling to China the do s and dont s appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Chinese history: interesting facts about the Ming Dynasty

The beginning of the Ming Dynasty The Ming dynasty began in 1368 after the soon to be Emperor Hongwu led a rebel group to defeat the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty. Hongwu, the son of a peasant, began his time as emperor by securing Nanjing as the Chinese capital and slowly fighting against the Mongols while implementing [ ] The post Chinese history: interesting facts about the Ming Dynasty appeared first on Laowai Career.
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How to prepare for an interview

The corporate world has become more competitive than the Olympics. Everyone is looking for a quality workforce, people who can do more than just follow instructions given. Employers are looking for much more than just credentials, if anything, nearly everyone in the corporate world today has papers to distinguish them in their academic performance. Many [ ] The post How to prepare for an interview appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Illegal interview question: what you shouldn’t ask

Introduction Interviewers are supposed to pursue their employer’s best interest. Consequently, during interviews they may be tempted to gather all the relevant information from an interviewee in an attempt to establish if they are the best fit. However, you are bound by law to ask only legit questions. It is technically illegal for you to [ ] The post Illegal interview question: what you shouldn t ask appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Mid Autumn Festival

China is a country of tradition. The Mid-Autumn Festival has been a yearly event in China since the Shang Dynasty (16th – 10th century BC) and is held on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, the closest full moon to the autumnal equinox. In China, the day is commemorated [ ] The post Mid Autumn Festival appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Chinese gift giving in business

Chinese Gift Giving in Business In Western culture, we only give gifts in the office if it’s someone’s birthday or Christmas. And even then those are given outside of the office because it’d be considered rude. Some may even believe there was some ass kissing involved depending on the recipient. Gift giving in China is [ ] The post Chinese gift giving in business appeared first on Laowai Career.
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The Mongols, from Genghis to Kublai Khan

The Mongols When one refers to the Mongols and the history of Mongolia, many think immediately of barbarians riding horses from burning village to burning village. However, there are parts of the Mongolian empire that were more tolerant, open and prosperous than what the stereotypes might suggest. The Mongols were mainly nomads (a tribe of [ ] The post The Mongols, from Genghis to Kublai Khan appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Chinese slang words to know

In this article, I am not going to refer to words that are considered vulgar, but merely slang that could be regarded as respectable slang. Most vulgar slang in Chinese, as it is in most languages, involves sexual reference. We will be avoiding those, but looking at words to know, that will help you, if [ ] The post Chinese slang words to know appeared first on Laowai Career.
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How it feels to be a team player in a Chinese business

Cultural differences Coming from the West the idea of teamwork made me groan. In school, we were put into groups of people and told to be team players. But not everyone was a team player. Western culture has a more individualist view on various issues, so being a team player isn’t the easiest of things [ ] The post How it feels to be a team player in a Chinese business appeared first on Laowai Career.
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What to say when an interview asks: ‘tell me a joke’

You might be having the best interview when the interviewer suddenly asks you, Tell me a joke . There s a growing popularity for such questions, so don t be surprised if your interviewer wants to hear a funny joke. Failing this request by saying you don t know any jokes is not an option. Unless you are applying [ ] The post What to say when an interview asks: tell me a joke appeared first on Laowai Career.
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How to make an exit interview open future doors

The exit interview is embarrassing, unnecessary and time-consuming. When it comes to the employee, they view the exit interview exercise as a waste of time as a majority of them are leaving due to some dissatisfactions of some sort while the HR team just view it as another part of the job. The HR team [ ] The post How to make an exit interview open future doors appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Experts reveal what to say in an interview

When you go for an interview, it is normal to feel nervous. Applying for the job so far was easy. You had time to write and recheck your CV and cover letter from the comfort of your home. Now you’re about to sit in front of one or more interviewers, and you can t take back [ ] The post Experts reveal what to say in an interview appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Familiar Favorites Censored in China

Issues of freedom and the extent to which a state should control society regularly feature in the West on current affair programs. Australia is called a ‘nanny state’ and the U.S.’s second amendment is blamed for its constant gun violence, yet countries such as China has bans on activities that westerners regard as everyday freedoms. [ ] The post Familiar Favorites Censored in China appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Know before you go! Tips for traveling to Beijing

Introduction Westerns that are going to China for the first time may experience serious culture shock. China is an eastern, communist country with a western economy. Whether you merely want to plan your itinerary or be ready for the unusual or the unexpected or the downright dangerous, you should do some research on what to [ ] The post Know before you go! Tips for traveling to Beijing appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Popular art teacher interview questions

Quite often, interviews are hectic and require many hours of preparation to give the very best to the interviewing panel. The pressure to excel and eventually land the role only serves to heighten the already built up tension associated with the activity. For this reason, it is imperative that when preparing for an upcoming interview, [ ] The post Popular art teacher interview questions appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Breakfast club interviews: how labels can help your personal brand

Geeks, preps, nerds, townies, grungers, goths, chavs, bimbos, jocks, punks, popular, brains. We all acquire a label in high school. Labels are used as a way to categorize a group with some form of shared characteristics. Some spend many years embracing their stereotype while others try to distance themselves from it. For adolescents, high school [ ] The post Breakfast club interviews: how labels can help your personal brand appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Internship interview questions

An interview for an internship is different from an ordinary job interview. Internships are typically short term and are for beginner positions within larger companies. Internship interview questions are staged differently in that the candidate is most likely not getting paid or is getting little pay. Most internships are geared for supplying college credits. Internship [ ] The post Internship interview questions appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Cliché yet good questions to ask in an interview

Job seekers usually ask themselves: What are good questions to ask in an interview? At the end of the interview, you ll be asked if you have any questions, this is a crucial part of the process. The questions that you ask may give off a good impression, which you have thought about the position you [ ] The post Cliché yet good questions to ask in an interview appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Entrepreneurship courses every start-up should take

Startups are often the first step to building an empire. However, most people end up making startup mistakes that could have been avoided if they had taken an entrepreneurship course. Even fantastic products or ideas can fail to reach the public, small mistakes while establishing a startup may cost you big. Of course, no one [ ] The post Entrepreneurship courses every start-up should take appeared first on Laowai Career.
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What to do in case of an emergency in China

Have you ever been in an emergency situation? If the answer is yes, then you must have experienced what it feels to have no options left. Trust me; there is no time to be confused when found in an emergency situation. Examples of emergency cases: Being locked in or out of the house It is [ ] The post What to do in case of an emergency in China appeared first on Laowai Career.
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What to bring to an interview – beyond the basics

We all know we need to prepare well, but we often ignore what to bring to an interview, here are some must-read tips as to what to bring to an interview. A job interview is your one chance to shine. It can make or break your chance of getting the job you want. So you [ ] The post What to bring to an interview beyond the basics appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Top software engineer interview questions

The process of an interview is a direct communication process in which a well-qualified and skilled hiring employer asks many questions to the prospective job seeker. There is a handful of top software engineer interview questions that often come up. A computer professional is a person who is hired to write codes for developing and [ ] The post Top software engineer interview questions appeared first on Laowai Career.
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33 unique items sent to recruiters by job seekers

Job seekers face many challenges. If you are a job seeker, you will have a lot of competition as multiple candidates are going for the same position. Plus, the lack of jobs means huge numbers of job-seekers try their luck and apply. To stand out from the others, job seekers sometimes send random extras to [ ] The post 33 unique items sent to recruiters by job seekers appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Career Coaching Opportunities in China

China has been a land of ascension for quite some time now. Across all metrics, the nation of China has been on an upward trajectory. As a professional trainer, you can leverage this to your advantage by setting up shop in China. Yes, think about being a career coach in China! The opportunities do exist [ ] The post Career Coaching Opportunities in China appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Top jobs in higher education

Often, the pursuit of higher education has prospects of one laying the path down to become an established professor. There are various ways which you can follow in chasing this vision. Ordinarily, higher education salaries are one of the many exciting features which draws many individuals in pursuing this career choice. However, passion, career goal [ ] The post Top jobs in higher education appeared first on Laowai Career.
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How to leave a good impression from a telephone interview

The need to find the right candidate for the job has never been stronger. This has brought about a huge increase in candidates doing a telephone interview instead of the traditional face-to-face one. Succeeding in a telephone interview is just as important and you will need to be prepared to be selected. Do not take [ ] The post How to leave a good impression from a telephone interview appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Self innovation: creating the best you

Self innovation is about being the best you can be, and this involves making some changes. Of course, you will need a bit of courage to change. The only permanent thing in this world is change. The world, and everything on it, is changing all the time. In order to succeed in life, you have [ ] The post Self innovation: creating the best you appeared first on Laowai Career.
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China’s hard work culture – do you love it?

Now that you are in China as a foreigner, are you ready to cope with China s hard work culture and working hours? First up, do you know how to say hardworking in Chinese? Do you really understand the Chinese work ethic? Do you know why Asians work so hard? How different are the workplaces from [ ] The post China s hard work culture do you love it? appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Interview attire for women: how to make a stunning first impression

First impressions count, it s not an opinion. When you are applying for a job, you want to give yourself the highest chances of success. The best way to stand out from the rest of the applicants is to give the best first impression possible. You do this first with your CV and cover letter. If [ ] The post Interview attire for women: how to make a stunning first impression appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Is Facebook dying? People only hangout to read news?

It seems to be the question that everyone is asking these days. Is Facebook dying out? What do users think about that statement? Well, most likely if you asked ten different people that question you would get ten different answers for ten different reasons. Many current Facebook users are beginning to think the favorite website [ ] The post Is Facebook dying? People only hangout to read news? appeared first on Laowai Career.
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The world’s 12 most expensive cities

In case you are preparing to relocate overseas, and you can afford to live on a higher budget, then be glad to know that surveys show some cities can offer you the comfort of your preferred lifestyle. The most recent survey shows that the most expensive cities to live in are in Europe and Asia. [ ] The post The world s 12 most expensive cities appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Citizenship interview: what you can expect

A citizenship interview is part of the naturalization process if you want to live in another country. The process involves a lot of uncertainty and doubt as it is pretty much the last stage of the process. Will you be rejected? Will you be welcomed with open arms? Before a citizenship interview, you will spend [ ] The post Citizenship interview: what you can expect appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Making mistakes at work can become a habit

The impact of making mistakes at work Mistakes happen from time to time, but it is a bad thing when making mistakes at work becomes a habit. You may send an email to the wrong person, forget to make a client follow up call or send out incorrect information. Making small mistakes is excusable, but [ ] The post Making mistakes at work can become a habit appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Never give up! Indiegogo’s founder was rejected 90 times!

Time and again, the phrase Never Give Up has repeatedly been used to give hope and inspire people to push their limits to achieve set goals.  Sometimes things don t work out, and an individual contemplates on giving up on a dream. But the fighting spirit should continue to light up the burning desire to see [ ] The post Never give up! Indiegogo s founder was rejected 90 times! appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Skype interview tips: how to own the interview

When you finally got the interview invitation after a long time of hunting, it s vital to make it count. The job search has become a difficult task, especially with the growing number of people in the workforce, made harder by the harsh economic times. Skype makes it easier for numerous recruiting agencies to carry out [ ] The post Skype interview tips: how to own the interview appeared first on Laowai Career.
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China Travel Tips: How to Get Around

This article contains some (hopefully handy) China travel tips. China is a huge country filled with surprises from the Great Wall of China to the Terracotta Army! You will never get bored with the sounds, smells and taste when you are traveling in China. However, if you are from a western country, you may face [ ] The post China Travel Tips: How to Get Around appeared first on Laowai Career.
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How to ace a phone interview – 8 steps

Do you want to know how to ace a phone interview? It s a fact: phone interviews are on the rise because they are cheap, and an easy way for people to screen candidates efficiently. It takes more time and money especially for out-of-towners to interview candidates in person. This means more and more [ ] The post How to ace a phone interview 8 steps appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Content marketers are making these crushing mistakes

There are literally hundreds of content marketers around. If you visit any of their sites or forums, you ll find many people consider themselves experts in this field. But these co-called experts make mistakes in content marketing too. Content marketing demands practice and experience, as well as knowing what works and what doesn t work. In this [ ] The post Content marketers are making these crushing mistakes appeared first on Laowai Career.
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How to retain employees in your company

Many companies often have no clue about how to retain employees. They find their staff hardly ever stay for even a few months and they are always looking for other opportunities. This can be more than frustrating. High staff turnover affects a company s bottom line. It is also a reflection of issues in the company s [ ] The post How to retain employees in your company appeared first on Laowai Career.
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How to write a thank you email after an interview

Even though you worry about how you did, knowing how to write a thank you email after an interview is good to know. It may calm your nerves and possibly move you ahead in the queue. Did you make a good impression on the interviewers? Will you get the job? All these worries are going [ ] The post How to write a thank you email after an interview appeared first on Laowai Career.
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How falling in love actually helped many people achieve greatness in their career

Ever heard of the phrase behind every successful man is a great woman? Well, falling in love can sometimes bring great luck to life. Several people have fallen in love and lived to see the fruits of their relationship. A good relationship helps make you successful in life, your business and in your workplace. If [ ] The post How falling in love actually helped many people achieve greatness in their career appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong Baptist University Details and Stats Address: Graduate School AAB 904, Level 9, Academic and Administration Building Baptist University Road Campus Hong Kong Baptist University Kowloon Tong Hong Kong China HK Key Statistics Hong Kong Baptist University was on the World University Rankings 2016 at 351-400th and 44th on the Asia University Ranking. The [ ] The post Hong Kong Baptist University appeared first on Laowai Career.
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