A note on CV’s in China

Firstly, don’t send me your CV without a single mention of teaching in it! I’ve received so many CV’s where there is no mention of teaching whatsoever.

Schools will look at your CV and they’ll want to see an interest in teaching even if you don’t have any formal teaching experience. If you’ve taught your friends, family or at work you teach your team or help others learn your skills on a regular basis put that in.

In the first paragraph I want to see everything you’ve done and are indeed working toward with regard to teaching. I want to know that you will have a passion for the learning of the students.

Secondly, will your CV have to be the same as back home?

In general, No.

Always include a photo and in some case expect to be hired on just your photo alone, so make it a good one. In China your appearance goes a long way in business terms.

Expect to be asked your Age, Nationality, Whether or not you are married and if you have any children.

Work visas for English Teachers often require that your passport be from a country they deem as being English speaking. Age, is sometimes limited for certain kinds of visas.

Get over it

Decide now if these issues really bother you. If they do - you may have some difficulty landing a job - or even surviving in non-Westernized countries.

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