Here are three things you should know about landing a job in China: 1. You don’t have to be fluent in Chinese to get a great offer 2. You are no longer special just because you’re a foreigner 3. Bad job-hunting advice is everywhere Source: Read More @ 3 Tips for Landing a Resume-Building Job in … Continue reading
As reported in The New American here, the difference in wages between Chinese and American workers is narrowing rapidly. Part of the reason is that China has passed the Lewis Turning Point. First noted by Bloomberg, that turning point hit the Chinese labor markets in the weeks following China’s Lunar New Year holiday in February, … Continue reading
Foxconn Technology, one of the biggest manufacturers of products for Apple, Dell, Hewlett-Packard and other electronics companies, said Saturday that it would sharply raise worker salaries at its Chinese factories. Foxconn said that salaries for many workers would immediately jump by 16 to 25 percent, to about $400 a month, before overtime. The company also … Continue reading