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Finding an Internship Opportunity in China
By being able to live and work in another country far from the western world, you
come out as an open-minded person with a go-getter personality. You tell potential
employers that you are not afraid of taking on new projects.
Additionally, employers hope that you might bring in new ideas from abroad into their business. All these are the qualities that recruiters look for when hiring. Read now how you can secure an internship in
any one of the countless opportunities that the great nation of China has to offer.
Looking for Chinese InternshipsJust like in any other guanxi society, the people
you know, your relationships, networks, and connections play a big a role when it comes to internship placements in China. Nevertheless,
even those folks whose connections do not cross seas and oceans into China, getting an
internship in the country is still very possible.
Three big allies can be worked to your advantage when you are looking for an internship abroad. These include your
school, the internet and local companies whose operations take
place in China
Your college should be the first ally you contact when you begin looking for internship
opportunities in China. Enquire from your college administrators about any help that they can offer you towards your ambitions.
You can as well talk to your Chinese teacher, advisor or head of your unit department.
Try to exploit any networks, connection or knowledge that they have regarding Chinese
internships. Your school may also have links or deal with Chinese companies that welcome foreign interns. If there’s a Career Center in your college, visit it and find out if there’s anything that the school can do for you.
There also are third-party internship providers such as The Hutong School that work with universities to offer internship
opportunities abroad. If your college happens to be in partnership with such providers, you might even get credit for
interning in China.
Through the internet, you can have access to multiple sites where internship
opportunities are listed. Some of these sites even go as far as guiding students on
how to apply for various opportunities.
You can also read reviews abut internship opportunities in different
Chinese cities. Reviews are important in helping you decide whether a
particular company is a scam or not.
Local companies with operation in the People’s Republic of China present one with an opportunity to apply directly to these
companies for an internship abroad. If you know that a particular company is prospering
in China, visit their headquarters in your country and talk to them about internship
conditions in China.
It is better to talk to then in person especially if you already have a dream company you would like to intern in.
Choosing Your Line of WorkGoing willy-nilly into an internship will not benefit you as it should. For an internship
in China to help you, you have to be specific about your goals. You, therefore,
ought to outline your current skill set honestly and very clearly.
You also must identify the skills you hope the internship will help you acquire. This, therefore, calls for through research into multiple
prospects and then picking one that you feel is best for you.
You should try to find out how the industry is viewed both at home and abroad. Make an assessment of how
this field is faring globally; analyze both its history and try to predict what the
future looks like for it.
You must also try to see what the company you want to intern in lacks, and be ready to prove
that you can bring in new ideas from your academic path or previous work experience.
On top of all things, you ought to express interest in the Chinese culture so that you can benefit from cross-cultural encounters in the
multicultural workplaces in China.
Sending Your ResumeIt is advisable to always personalize
your resume to match the company of your interest. Unique cover letters that are specific to certain companies will
work better for you.
You, of course, need to demonstrate a willingness to relocate to China the
entire internship duration. Most employers prefer interns who
demonstrate a longer time commitment say 3-4 months rather than just a few
week stint.
By applying the tips above, you stand a very good chance to get an internship
in China.
You next must be ready to deal with the bureaucracy that comes with
traveling to China. Nevertheless, you can expect a memorable experience in
China.
BonusClick on the link below to read the full blog post.
https://blog.laowaicareer.com/finding-internship-opportunity-china
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