Best CV format in 2016

It s a popular misconception amongst many job hunters, that CVs are all the same, and that one single format is suitable for all job applications. This is completely wrong and results in many applicants failing to reach the interview stage because their CV is rejected simply because it has been written in the wrong format [ ]The post Best CV format in 2016 appeared first on LaowaiCareer.
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How to answer the 6 hardest interview questions

You’ve applied for a position at a reputable company, which pays well and has amazing employee benefits. Lucky you are invited to the company for a job interview. During the interview, everything is going well until the interviewer asks the dreaded ‘tell me about yourself’ question. You start to stammer. Tension starts to build and, [ ]The post How to answer the 6 hardest interview questions appeared first on LaowaiCareer.
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How to discuss salary negotiations in China

Negotiations in China can take much longer and include more niceties than typical western salary negotiations. The long term business relationship comes before the immediate result of the negotiation, and it’s vital to maintain the senior parties’ face by refraining from using aggressive tactics or overtly pointing out mistakes, especially when subordinates are around. Also, [ ]The post How to discuss salary negotiations in China appeared first on LaowaiCareer.
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Young Professionals Forum: Promoting Gender Equality

This is only the beginning. As President Barack Obama said, “When women succeed, nations are more safe, more secure, and more prosperous.” While great strides have been made in addressing gender equality, it remains a significant challenge across every development initiative worldwide. From paying people of another gender differently for the same job to refusing [ ]The post Young Professionals Forum: Promoting Gender Equality appeared first on LaowaiCareer.
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Who are the Uighurs?

An area under much scrutiny Historically known as East Turkestan, officially called the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, yet called by the Chinese simply as Xinjiang. In China’s far west, Xinjiang is a sparsely populated province that accounts for more than one-sixth of China’s total territory and a quarter of its boundary length.  The current territorial [ ]The post Who are the Uighurs? appeared first on LaowaiCareer.
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President Clinton or President Trump: the Chinese perspective

Trump well he’s just an orange moronic shouting buffoon, and Clinton is just a robotic career politician clouded in corruption. How the hell can one of these two become the most powerful person in the world? This is the standard reaction from the disenfranchised American public. But what do the Chinese people think about these [ ]The post President Clinton or President Trump: the Chinese perspective appeared first on LaowaiCareer.
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Shanghai Jiaotong University

The Shanghai JiaoTong University is an outstanding Chinese Universities that has risen over the years and considered a global learning institution. The University is a public research vital, and it is located in the city of Shanghai. It was established in the year 1989 by an imperial edict that was issued by the Guangxu Emperor. [ ]The post Shanghai Jiaotong University appeared first on LaowaiCareer.
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Interview attire for men

On interview day, everything has to be perfect, including your clothes. Getting hired through a job interview is all about projecting the right image that is appealing to the interviewees, a large portion of this comes down to your look and body language and image. Even if your resume is not the best in the [ ]The post Interview attire for men appeared first on LaowaiCareer.
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The best ziplines around: the Great Wall

Is it a bird, is it a plane, no it’s a zipliner There are a lot of people in the world who have irrational fears. Perhaps all fear is irrational in a way. Some people can t cross the road except at a walk sign, but they’re capable of acting on stage in front of thousands. [ ]The post The best ziplines around: the Great Wall appeared first on LaowaiCareer.
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A typical day as an English Teacher

A TEFL Job (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) is a fantastic way to see the world and can be a lasting and dependable career. English instructors are in high demand across the globe; you will have no shortage of options when it comes to where you can work. There are some countries where you [ ]The post A typical day as an English Teacher appeared first on LaowaiCareer.
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Challenges of sports management jobs

Sports management jobs Sporting activities are a good avenue that we occasionally use both for leisure or entertainment purposes. Often, it is possible that the stakes at a given sporting activity are so high that it invokes some tension and involvement of personal feelings. It does not help matters when opposing camps get at each [ ]The post Challenges of sports management jobs appeared first on LaowaiCareer.
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What are the most common Chinese medicine herbs?

China and India are the world s greatest medicinal herb consumers. Herbs play a crucial part in traditional Chinese medicine with China having 30,000 common plant species, and more than 4,000 used in Chinese medicine. In 2007 alone, China exported US$147 million worth of herbs to the US. Knowledge about these herbs has been handed down [ ]The post What are the most common Chinese medicine herbs? appeared first on LaowaiCareer.
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iPhone 6s vs. iPhone 7 in the Chinese market

Globally, the frenzy over Apple’s iPhone 6 has settled long ago. Even China, where the iPhone 6 has enjoyed great success, has reported a recent decline in sales. iPhone 6s have been the best-selling smartphones in China, yet Apple was hoping that the official launch of the iPhone 7 on September 16, 2016, would bring [ ]The post iPhone 6s vs. iPhone 7 in the Chinese market appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Best business management jobs for freshers

Ideally, most graduates worry about only one single thing, whether they will land a job opportunity and how they ll go about getting one. Often, graduating from college does not necessarily guarantee that you already know which sector to venture in and this may be to some extent confusing for most people. For instance, business management [ ] The post Best business management jobs for freshers appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Chinese festivals: the Double Ninth Festival

Too much yang The Ninth Festival or the Double Ninth Festival, is observed on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese calendar, is a traditional holiday mentioned in writing before the East Han period (AD 25). Like all Chinese festivals, it is steeped in tradition and meaning. The day has too much [ ] The post Chinese festivals: the Double Ninth Festival appeared first on Laowai Career.
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The Book of Changes: What is it?

The Book of Changes is also known as the I-Ching. It has been used for over 3,000 years to gain knowledge of the future or to interpret how you should act. It is a kind of oracle if you like. The book is one of the oldest classic books from China. Rulers, royalty, armies and [ ] The post The Book of Changes: What is it? appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Why do so many Chinese do tai chi?

In the early mornings, many older Chinese people practice tai chi in parks or natural settings. It is quite a thing to watch. It looks like a peaceful slow-motion karate movie. The term tai chi chuan means grand ultimate, which also makes no sense at all, right? One book on it says it means the [ ] The post Why do so many Chinese do tai chi? appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Who are the Dong people?

The Dong people are one of China s 55 recognized ethnic minorities. While the majority of people in China are Han Chinese, eight percent of the population is made up of other cultures. The minorities are given their status by the government according to their culture, rather than race. The Dong people The population of Dong [ ] The post Who are the Dong people? appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Craiglist jobs: beware of these money making scams

Craigslist, why is it a scammer dream? When you are looking for a job, the most convenient, least time consuming and hence the best place to look is Craiglist. Craiglist jobs are jobs available on an online classified website expediently categorized by city. The internet has taken over the process of finding a job in [ ] The post Craiglist jobs: beware of these money making scams appeared first on Laowai Career.
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How to write a marketing manager job description

Marketing manager Knowing how to write the marketing manager job description correctly, will be the difference between you getting the right candidate and getting a flop. When properly done it will help you come up with a job application that will draw the attention of candidates who are highly qualified for the job. The main [ ] The post How to write a marketing manager job description appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Buddhist quotes to bring you success

Every business person wonders about the secret to success. Sometimes networking is necessary, but that’s not the only answer. The root of success lies within the person. A sound body and a sound mind bring people to their best. Some rely on spirituality to build a healthy mind and the words found in Buddhism has [ ] The post Buddhist quotes to bring you success appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Rapid fire : 100 mock interview questions with answers

Here are 100 mock interview questions and how to effectively answer them, so grab a friend and go through these mock questions one by one to prepare for your real interview for guaranteed success. 1. Q: Do you make sacrifices for your work? If so, how much do you sacrifice? A: Yes, I sacrifice for [ ] The post Rapid fire : 100 mock interview questions with answers appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Chinese celebrities: the story of Cao Cao

The creation of celebrity in China In a civilization as old as China’s, thousands of men and women have caught the public imagination. As power and military exploits have always figured as the dominant force in the creation of a celebrity in China, most Chinese historical celebrities are encompassed within war and the conquest of [ ] The post Chinese celebrities: the story of Cao Cao appeared first on Laowai Career.
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How to find international teaching jobs

The opportunities for Westerners landing international teaching jobs are plentiful. Teaching internationally ranges from working in a regular school to jobs in thousands of language schools. There s certainly something out there just for you. So, if you are a professional teacher looking for a long term overseas vacancy, rest assured that there are sufficient albeit [ ] The post How to find international teaching jobs appeared first on Laowai Career.
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Five habits of highly successful people

Success doesn’t just happen We all know that habits can lead to success or they can result in a failure. Bad habits can lead you to a lifestyle that is not conducive to success. Good habits can help you create a life that leads to prosperity. Successful people are fortunate because their lives are arranged [ ] The post Five habits of highly successful people appeared first on Laowai Career.
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