As a foreigner who has seen firsthand how much China has changed in the previous decade, I can confidently state that there are many work prospects for foreign professionals in China, and that this will continue indefinitely. To be a successful foreign expat in China, we must first understand our own abilities and how we can contribute to the development of the world’s fastest-growing economy. Finding work in China will not be a difficult task if we have done all we can to prepare for it.
Understang the Top Careers in China for Foreigners
a high school English instructor
It has already been noted that the need for English instructors in China is quite strong; yet, there are not enough English teachers to match this demand. As a result, some schools are forced to hire illegal instructors since they have no other option. It is estimated that about half of the country’s 400,000 English instructors are “illegal.” These are the individuals who are ineligible to get a work visa in order to work as an English teacher in another country.
IT
China has begun to export Chinese technology, and the fact that they are a creative IT company matters a great deal to them. They, on the other hand, want “smart cities,” which incorporate technology into everyday life. Their requirement for qualified information technology professionals will very certainly increase in the future. Anyone with a decent understanding of technology and a creative mind may have a highly successful career in China.
Translator
Despite the fact that Chinese people learn English, barely 10% of them can communicate in English in a conversational manner. A skilled translator who is fluent in both Chinese and English, German, or Japanese may put his or her skills to good use and live a very comfortable life.
Sales Manager (independent contractor)
A large number of manufacturing and commerce enterprises want to expand their operations overseas. They need foreigners who are familiar with the outside market as well as the variations between corporate cultures. An skilled sales manager may quickly rise through the ranks of these organizations and become one of their most important players.
Foreign sales managers who represent foreign companies with the goal of expanding their operations in the Chinese market can also be extremely beneficial. There are a large number of companies that require foreigners to manage their sales in the Chinese domestic market.
Engineer
Year after year, thousands of thousands of new engineers graduate from Chinese universities, but only a small number of them are truly talented. As a result, a foreign engineer who is capable of performing tasks that local engineers are unable to perform is extremely valuable to any company. Engineers in the fields of computer science and mechanical engineering can have more opportunities than they can anywhere else in the world.
Accountant
There are lots of accountants in China, but only a small number of them are familiar with the financial challenges that exist in other nations. A foreign account who understands the specifics of accounting in several countries might obtain a very excellent job.
Manager at the very top
There are several foreign-owned multinational enterprises in China. Interestingly, most of them demand foreigners for their top managerial roles. Good thing for top managers is they have greater advantages than many other nations in the globe. Anyone with management expertise will be able to find a career in China that they love.