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Tips for Recruitment Trip to China

Tips for Recruitment Trip to China. CAPS-I Conference, May 2, 2011 Nancy Fan. Covered Topics. Demographics Chinese Languages Cultural Information Education in China Travel tips in China Marketing . Population. Big city or small city in Chinese people’s eyes…. “Wealthy A reas”.

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Tips for Recruitment Trip to China

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  1. Tips for Recruitment Trip to China

    CAPS-I Conference, May 2, 2011 Nancy Fan
  2. Covered Topics Demographics Chinese Languages Cultural Information Education in China Travel tips in China Marketing
  3. Population Big city or small city in Chinese people’s eyes…
  4. “Wealthy Areas” Most wealthy provinces Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu Capital cities: Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing Other major cities: Ningbo, Suzhou Capital cities of inland provinces Wuhan, Chengdu, Harbin Yangze River Delta (Golden Triangle) Shanghai, northern Zhejiang, southern Jiangsu Peal River Delta
  5. City / Province Names Bei Jing – North Capital Nan Jing – South Capital Shang Hai – AboveSea Guang Dong (East Expanse)
  6. Chinese Languages
  7. Cultural Information Chinese Names Family name first 2,3,4 characters Meaning of name When is inappropriate to call first name? Chinese Family Structure One child Gifts
  8. China Education System 9 years free compulsory education Standard textbooks Exam-oriented teaching Schools are ranked Public vs. private
  9. Gao Kao - the National University Entrance Examination 3 day intense exam in June Mandatory subjects (Chinese, Math, English) plus one other chosen subject Fierce competition due to limited university space Risky application process
  10. Why Study in the West? Avoid Gao Kao Higher chance of entering better university Happy learning Study English Better career prospect Uncertainty about China’s future economy and political environment
  11. Transportation Plane High Speed Train Beijing – Tianjin Nanjing – Shanghai Taxi Usually safe, organized, “taxi” sign on top Few taxi drivers speak English Subway Convenient in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai Avoid bad weather or rush hours
  12. Book domestic flights Check train schedules Book hotels non-smoking room, non-smoking treatment, non-smoking floor Close to subway www.ctrip.com
  13. Other Travel Tips Currency Renminbi(RMB) / Yuan, credit card, Bank of China Telecommunication Blackberry, iPhone, local cell phone, local calling card/plan Internet Facebook, gmail Food / Drinks Dinning culture Medical Emergencies
  14. Support and Assistance Canadian Trade Commissioner Offices Virtual Trade Commissioner Website Lists of hotels, interpreter/translation services, medical facilities for foreign patients Canadian Embassy and Consulate Offices Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Hong Kong Trade Offices Alberta in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong
  15. Fairs Mega vs. agency based Important to have materials in Chinese Print and distribute promotional materials in China EduGlobal Communications Online shipping and tracking system Gloria Sun, gloria.sun@eduglobal.com
  16. License from the state Ministry of Education Branches or sub-agents? Many host own fairs at no charge Print and translate publications Arrange agent visits Maximize time Be aware of long weekends in April and October Chinese Agents
  17. Thank You! XieXie 谢谢！ Good luck for your next China trip!
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