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[chengdu619]

I spoke with a potential employer yesterday. Actually and American man that recently opened a school in China . He said that employers in Beijing are leary to hire foreigners that just have B.A. That at the minimum 2 years experience and a TEFL is also required. I have not run into this problem in my applications yet. Anyone new to Beijing have any advice?

Thanks

[suanlatudousi]

This has long been discussed. Beijing requires two years experience.

[evaforsure]

There have been recent hires n Beijing with less than two year experience

[themanymoonsofjupiter]

how is this a Z Visa concern?

there are tonnes of foreigners in beijing. there is a lot of money to be made in beijing. many people want to be in beijing for the convenience of it all (western comforts, easy flights in & out) & that money. employers in beijing can be pickier than those in, say, anhui. you can definitely still get a job in beijing--it just might not be of the level you could get in less popular areas.

[kathryn_manifacier]

I have a friend who has been losing out at every interview because,although she is otherwise well qualified, she only has 6 months experience. SHE IS VERY SORRY that she ever went to the Chinese Big Apple to look for work.

[chengdu619]

Yeah, I have about a year and a half. I'm still hoping for a job in Beijing but am looking in Qingdao and Dalian as well.

[dragon777]

Well that's how the big biscuit crumbles. Some of you people may like to take some time out and mix it with the real people...do you Dig!!!!!!

[dragon777]

I mean it ....baby.....china is sooooooo tough!!!!!!!