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Zhaopin.com is one of China's biggest job search sites.
When answering questions, try to maintain a level of modesty. While the modern,
younger generations of Chinese people are often quite forthcoming about their highlights
and competencies, the older generations still favor modesty. Avoid asking about the salary
during the first meeting if you can, and instead show your interest by asking about potential
for opportunities and development in the company. After the interview, send an email
thanking them for their time and again expressing your interest in the job.
Contracts
Unlike in the U.S., which in many states has “at will” employment systems (meaning you
can be fired for any reason), in China, to be employed full time you must have a contract.
And if you have a contract, then you need to pay attention to it and know exactly what's
in it and what isn't. In Beijing, the legal version of the contract is usually in Chinese. You
should, however, request that the contract be translated into English just for your own un-
derstanding, and then, if possible, have a second pair of eyes look over it to check that it's
true to the original. In the past, many people worked in China based on verbal agreements,
but with the country's developing legal system, this is quickly becoming a thing of the past.
