I was very excited about the chance to work at a well known international school in Guangdong Province last year. The working hours were very reasonable, the salary was great, and I even found out that a friend of mine was working on the staff. I traveled many hours by train to reach the school’s city. [...]
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What You Should be Mindful of Before You Sign an ESL Contract in China
Posted by Robert Vance on November 10th, 2008
Nearly three months after the Olympic Games, the ESL landscape in China seems to be returning back to normal. According to the reports that we are receiving from all over China, most of the visa restrictions that went into effect before August have been eased entirely removed. As a result, schools around the country are [...]
Should I Choose a China ESL Teaching Package With Free Housing?
Posted by Robert Vance on September 11th, 2008
When it comes to ESL teaching compensation packages in China, there is usually not a huge difference money-wise between choosing a free apartment or not. For example, if an ESL school is offering you a 7500 RMB per month salary with a free apartment, the entire package may be worth closer to 10,000 RMB depending on [...]
Where to Teach ESL in China
Posted by Robert Vance on July 28th, 2008
I almost accepted the first teaching job that I was offered in China. A contract was sent to me for my consideration from an ESL recruiter in Dalian, a city in China’s Northern North Eastern Liaoning province. All I had to see were the words “there is a beautiful beach nearby” and I was ready to sign my name to the [...]
Using a Cover Letter to Apply for ESL Jobs in China
Posted by Robert Vance on June 26th, 2008
As a veteran ESL teacher, I have sent out literally sent out hundreds of email to schools expressing interest in teaching jobs. While this may seem like an enormous amount of emails, I have made the process very easy for myself by creating a package that can be sent with one click of a button. You can read more about creating a [...]
Non-Native English Speakers Teaching in China Revisited
Posted by Robert Vance on June 4th, 2008
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A few months ago, in an article entitled Can Non-Native English Speakers Teach English in China? I discussed some of the difficulties that non-native speakers of English may encounter in China in relation to finding teaching jobs. Since that article was posted, this site has received [...]
Should I Use a Recruiting Agency to Find a Job in China?
Posted by Robert Vance on May 19th, 2008
My most recent experience with recruiting agencies was not positive. I had traveled some distance to meet with a recruiting agent because I thought she could offer me a job that she had advertised on the internet. Instead, she told me that the job that I wanted was “not for me” and that she had [...]
Where to Look for China Teaching Jobs
Posted by Robert Vance on May 1st, 2008
I get many emails through this website from people who want me to help them find a job. Dear Robert, they write, can you give me a job teaching in China? I wish I had the power to give them a position but I am not a recruiter; I do not run a school. However, as a [...]
How to Have a Good Phone Interview
Posted by Robert Vance on April 15th, 2008
If you are applying for jobs in China you will occasionally encounter employees who want to conduct an interview with you over the phone. While this request may seem annoying to some, it should actually be viewed as a good sign. Employers who want to take the time to speak over the phone with prospective teaching [...]
How to Effectively Express Interest in a Chinese Teaching Job
Posted by Robert Vance on April 4th, 2008
If you are applying for a teaching job at a well known school or university, you may be competing against dozens of other candidates. It is important to “stand out” from the rest by creating a simple yet attractive way to display your information. It is equally important to make sure that the employer has [...]
