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Job Search in East Asia
Elaine Lin Founder & Director Horizon Consulting, LLC www.horizonconsultinginc.com March 28, 2007
Overview
General Information about Job Search Process in East Asia Do I need a working visa? Networking & Informational Interviews The Power of Business Card Resume and Cover Letter Business & Cultural Etiquette In-depth look at the market opportunities in Japan In-depth look at the market opportunities in China
Do I need a working visa?
Issues of Visa: Types of Visas: student, travel, temporary, & work permits Getting work: restrictions on companies hiring non-nationals American Chamber of Commerce Consulates & Embassies
Networking & Informational Interviews
Network, Network, Network! Whom to talk to? Informational Interviews in East Asia:
Appropriate to do so Never ask for jobs during informational interviews
The Power of Business Card in East Asia
Business Card: a much more handy & useful tool than resume, CV, and cover letter Front of Business Card:
Name and Contact Information in English E-mail address, Phone numbers, and etc.
Back of Business Card:
Name and Contact Information in Japanese or Chinese List Opportunities of Interest
Resume and Cover Letter
Resume and cover letter styles vary in countries. Make sure to find out the style required in your country of interest In East Asia, a good number of firms require that resume and cover letters include information such as age, marital status, children, and photos of the applicants Going Global: the book and its website includes resume and cover letters tailored to different countries Monster.com: the international job search section offers good examples as well
Business & Cultural Etiquette
It is essential to have an understanding of business and cultural etiquette in creating a good impression on potential partners overseas Monster.com: Work Abroad provides etiquette advice on different countries
Examples of Business Etiquette in East Asia:
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Business card: How would you hand over your business card? Gift-giving: Not only acceptable but also encouraged in certain situations
Market Opportunities in Japan
Boston Career Forum by DISCO International, Inc: Jobs in Japan, www.careerforum.net in Boston every November Financial Services Firms: Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, Citi Bank, and Lehman Brothers American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ): http://www.accj.or.jp/accj.or.jp/content/01_home Fairfax County Economic Development Authority's list of international businesses, by country:
http://fairfaxcountyeda.org/publications/international_firms.pdf
Market Opportunities in China ~ General Information ~
Why would China want foreign workers? Language ability, international exchange, and global knowledge Do not need to know Chinese in order to work in China, but any bit of Chinese helps! Emerging cities: If students are willing to go beyond the big cities such as Shanghai and Beijing… Part-time and Volunteer opportunities for Olympics in Beijing in 2008 and World Expo in Shanghai in 2010
Shanghai, China: Pudong district
Beijing 2008 Olympics: Counting Down…
Market Opportunities in China ~ Hot Opportunities ~
Hot opportunities for foreigners in China:
Hotel Industry Top Management positions in different industries Logistics: i.e. flow of resources and materials Public Relations Sales and Marketing Relocation Teaching jobs in international schools and local schools, both English-teaching & Other academic subjects Professorship in certain academic disciplines
Market Opportunities in China ~ Resources ~
Expat Magazines:
http://www.enjoyclassifieds.com/ http://www.adweekly.cn/ http://8days.sh/classifieds/
Expat Community in China: http://www.expatsinchina.com/ Largest Local Job Search Engine in China:
http://english.zhaopin.com/
China American Chamber of Commerce:
http://www.amcham-china.org.cn/amcham/home/index.php
Shanghai American Chamber of Commerce:
http://www.amcham-shanghai.org/AmchamPortal/
Questions? & GOOD LUCK!
Questions? GOOD LUCK! Contact Elaine Lin at [email protected] Web: www.horizonconsultinginc.com
References
Falkoff, R. (2006). International Business Etiquette. Monster.com: http://workabroad.monster.com/ Schult, A.G. (2006). Globetrotters, Backpackers, and Jetsetters: Aiding Students in International Job Searching. University of Rochester Presentation at the ACPA National Convention: Indianapolis, IN. Thompson, M.A. (2003). Going Global Country Career Guide: Volumes I and II. Washington, DC: Going Global Inc.
Elaine Lin Founder & Director Horizon Consulting, LLC www.horizonconsultinginc.com March 28, 2007
Overview
General Information about Job Search Process in East Asia Do I need a working visa? Networking & Informational Interviews The Power of Business Card Resume and Cover Letter Business & Cultural Etiquette In-depth look at the market opportunities in Japan In-depth look at the market opportunities in China
Do I need a working visa?
Issues of Visa: Types of Visas: student, travel, temporary, & work permits Getting work: restrictions on companies hiring non-nationals American Chamber of Commerce Consulates & Embassies
Networking & Informational Interviews
Network, Network, Network! Whom to talk to? Informational Interviews in East Asia:
Appropriate to do so Never ask for jobs during informational interviews
The Power of Business Card in East Asia
Business Card: a much more handy & useful tool than resume, CV, and cover letter Front of Business Card:
Name and Contact Information in English E-mail address, Phone numbers, and etc.
Back of Business Card:
Name and Contact Information in Japanese or Chinese List Opportunities of Interest
Resume and Cover Letter
Resume and cover letter styles vary in countries. Make sure to find out the style required in your country of interest In East Asia, a good number of firms require that resume and cover letters include information such as age, marital status, children, and photos of the applicants Going Global: the book and its website includes resume and cover letters tailored to different countries Monster.com: the international job search section offers good examples as well
Business & Cultural Etiquette
It is essential to have an understanding of business and cultural etiquette in creating a good impression on potential partners overseas Monster.com: Work Abroad provides etiquette advice on different countries
Examples of Business Etiquette in East Asia:
1.
2.
Business card: How would you hand over your business card? Gift-giving: Not only acceptable but also encouraged in certain situations
Market Opportunities in Japan
Boston Career Forum by DISCO International, Inc: Jobs in Japan, www.careerforum.net in Boston every November Financial Services Firms: Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, Citi Bank, and Lehman Brothers American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ): http://www.accj.or.jp/accj.or.jp/content/01_home Fairfax County Economic Development Authority's list of international businesses, by country:
http://fairfaxcountyeda.org/publications/international_firms.pdf
Market Opportunities in China ~ General Information ~
Why would China want foreign workers? Language ability, international exchange, and global knowledge Do not need to know Chinese in order to work in China, but any bit of Chinese helps! Emerging cities: If students are willing to go beyond the big cities such as Shanghai and Beijing… Part-time and Volunteer opportunities for Olympics in Beijing in 2008 and World Expo in Shanghai in 2010
Shanghai, China: Pudong district
Beijing 2008 Olympics: Counting Down…
Market Opportunities in China ~ Hot Opportunities ~
Hot opportunities for foreigners in China:
Hotel Industry Top Management positions in different industries Logistics: i.e. flow of resources and materials Public Relations Sales and Marketing Relocation Teaching jobs in international schools and local schools, both English-teaching & Other academic subjects Professorship in certain academic disciplines
Market Opportunities in China ~ Resources ~
Expat Magazines:
http://www.enjoyclassifieds.com/ http://www.adweekly.cn/ http://8days.sh/classifieds/
Expat Community in China: http://www.expatsinchina.com/ Largest Local Job Search Engine in China:
http://english.zhaopin.com/
China American Chamber of Commerce:
http://www.amcham-china.org.cn/amcham/home/index.php
Shanghai American Chamber of Commerce:
http://www.amcham-shanghai.org/AmchamPortal/
Questions? & GOOD LUCK!
Questions? GOOD LUCK! Contact Elaine Lin at [email protected] Web: www.horizonconsultinginc.com
References
Falkoff, R. (2006). International Business Etiquette. Monster.com: http://workabroad.monster.com/ Schult, A.G. (2006). Globetrotters, Backpackers, and Jetsetters: Aiding Students in International Job Searching. University of Rochester Presentation at the ACPA National Convention: Indianapolis, IN. Thompson, M.A. (2003). Going Global Country Career Guide: Volumes I and II. Washington, DC: Going Global Inc.
