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China Opens Door to Employment for Foreign Students
China only recently dropped the work experience requirement for foreign postgraduates, opening a floodgate of opportunities, especially to foreign students pursuing higher education degrees in China. It had been almost impossible for foreign students to be employed right after graduation. Two years of work experience were mandatory in most cases, Beijing-based foreign students said.
The policy is a welcome change for many foreign graduates. According to a January circular issued by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Education, foreign students with a postgraduate degree or higher from Chinese or "well-known" foreign universities can be offered employment within a year after graduation.
Applicants should be healthy, have no criminal record, obtain a B grade average (or 80 out of a 100-point scale), have a job offer related to the major of study and with an income no lower than the local average.
The Chinese job market is a big draw for foreign job-seekers due to competitive salaries and relatively low living costs.
Chinese universities began aggressively enrolling foreign students in 2010. The country aims to become Asia's top destination for international students by 2020, targeting 500,000 foreign students enrolled per year by then. The appeal of a Chinese job is not confined to metropolises like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. There is enthusiasm in mid-level and even smaller cities.
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