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[eik]

Is it correct that one is going to be interviewed by the psb ? If so, what's this about ?
If not, forget about it.

[Mister Al]

Why would the PSB want to interview you? Are you applying for a job?

[rogerwilco]

I have never been interviewed by them.
Why do they want to interview you ?

[Miles Smiles]

The PSB will talk to your FAO if they have questions. Who in $#@@! told you that the PSB would want to interview you?

[Paul D.]

In Guangdong, I had to talk/interview with an Exit-Entry PSB officer when my school applied for my 1st RP issued in Guangdong.

They asked me a few questions, such as "Where are you from?" etc... I think they just wanted to see that I was for real.

Don't believe the hype! Most folk "advising" you on this board really don't have a clue. I certainly don't.

Granted, things in Guangdong are different.

[xi.gua]

I've been interviewed by the PSB. It was more of them trying to figure me out and make sure I understand the rules in China more than anything. They asked me stuff about if I was religious and if I plan on talking about it in class, which of course I don't. They also wanted to make sure that I wasn't gonna go around town sleeping with every girl I come across. Just stuff like that, it wasn't a pressured situation, they just wanted to talk to me and make it clear that i'm not allowed to run wild on the town and teach kids anti-communism garbage.

[The Great Wall of Whiner]

[Miles Smiles]

I assume that those who are interviewed by the PSB don't have an FAO handy to answer questions. FAO stands for Foreign Affairs Office(r). The job of the FAO is to handle these sorts of things, not just hand out pay to FTs.

I wonder in which language the interview was conducted--- Chinese, English, Swahili?

Was an interpreter provided?

I don't doubt that the PSB is interested in the comings and goings of foreigners in Guondong. I've heard some unusual stories about that province. I don't think, however, that PSB interviews are very common. I've never even heard English spoken inside the PSB except when the FTs go to fill out paperwork.

[xi.gua]

[danielb]

No xit.

I had a PSB interview in July when I renewed my RP.

Three questions:

Q: You are from Australia?
A: Yes
Q: Do you like China?
A: Yes
Q: Do you get used to the food here?
A: Yes

That was it, in Henan province.

Edited: punctuation.

[Teatime of Soul]

My understanding is ALL "foreign experts" are supposed to be interviewed. In our city, the Foreign Affairs Office does it. They ask perhaps three questions, "where are you from?", "do you understand your contract?", "Are you satisfied with your contact?"

This is done to ensure the FT was not hoodwinked and promised one thing then compelled to sign a different contract upon arrival.

They say it is to protect the foreigner and it does seem the purpose.

[Paul D.]

My interview was in English. It was more like a friendly chat rather than an interview. Similar to Daniel B., they asked me where I was from and what I thought about China.

I spent 5 minutes talking about my amazement with the different fruits and vegetables here, particularly the size/shape of the watermelons compared to the USA. The lady cut me off and said Ok. My FAO was sitting next to me.

I'm not sure about the inquisition that xi.gua endured. I did ask the interviewer if she was married and told her I was single. She looked good! I'm a sucker for a lady in a uniform.

[Laurence]

[drrjon]

I am the Foreign HR director at a school in Chongqing with around 60 foreign teachers. All new teachers are required to go in for an interview at the Foreign Experts Office. It is very fast and friendly with questions like....Do you like Chongqing? Can you eat hot pot? This interview is nothing to be worried about.

[xi.gua]