All you need to know about the greencard

- how the community helps us to learn from each other

- where to find more information

- Prepare for the biggest challenge in the application process

- Future of the greencard

- Benefit for employer

Dave came to China 20 years ago during university and made it all the way to General Manager in his industry.

He always wanted to apply for the greencard and got the chance in 2018. Since then he has been very active in helping others to learn about it.

Contact him, he can add you to the greencard groups.

Connect with Dave:

Wechat: davelektor

Linkedin: David von Schwerin

Please also tune in to episode

29 Dave tells his whole story

148 Retire in China

127 Expats leave China

136 China-focused future

Feel the entrepreneurial flexpat life. Building a business in China, becoming a CEO, adapting to new challenges and finally a business expansion and personal relocation.

Highlights:

Deep dive in an entrepreneurial journey in the F&B industry

Speaking Chinese as an add-on to people skills

Changing leadership skills and other challenges

Opportunities through relocating to Hong Kong

and some of the best learning from a career woman who designed her life and business since 2009 in China mainland and Hong Kong.

Connect with Lina through

Personal appointment: https://litaogroup.com/cta/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linabartuseviciute/

Find Verena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verenalupprian/

Listen to the following episodes

84 Market Entry (with Lina as well)

153 Entrepreneurship & Leadership

151 Relocate to Vietnam

145, 142, 133, 132, 85 Entrepreneurship

Build a successful horse riding business in Shanghai. Learn what it takes to transform your passion into a profitable business. Highlights 1. Sigrid provides her highlights of choosing and maintaining a business partner     * Find someone you can trust     * Both your skills and knowledge need to be complementary     * Assign tasks to each others respective abilities 2. Top three advices to have a successful business     * Plan thoroughly before starting a business     * Build up a good network     * Invest in good marketing 3. Her key messages for success     * Have a flexible mindset     * Act fast and agile     * Do not lose your focus     * Find the courage to do it Follow and connect with Sigrid on Social Media: XiaoHongShu ID：9452320746 Wechat: sigridwinkler Find Verena on LinkedIn: Verena Lupprian Please also tune in to episodes for entrepreneurs 133 Start your own flexpat business 132 Jump into Entrepreneurship 85 Start your own service business 64 Build a global business in China

• Por que estudar na China? Como essa experiência pode te diferenciar de outros profissionais?
• Há muitas bolsas de estudo disponíveis?
• O mandarim é uma barreira?

Essas e outras perguntas serão respondidas nesse episódio focado no público brasileiro. Nele mostraremos o crescente interesse da China pelo Brasil e como isso pode ser uma ótima oportunidade para os estudantes brasileiros na China, hoje. Também falaremos sobre as diferenças e similaridades dos sistemas educacionais em ambos os países e como é estar dentro da melhor universidade da China, a Tsinghua.

Quer saber sobre uma iniciativa que une professores e estudantes do BRICS? Visite https://thecatalyst.mn.co/

Escute pelo (se você está na China, use o VPN para evitar problemas).

French FinTec expert, Yassine Regragui, has worked at Alibaba and Alipay for several years and was responsible for launching the multi-lingual version of Alipay. This task has been a huge challenge, which Yassine succesfully overcame because he had the right mindset and was able to embrace change quickly. He adapted to Jack Ma's core values. To succeed at Alibaba you need an IQ, EQ and the LQ. What exactly these values are, we have discussed in an exciting 16 minutes episode. This episode has a strong focus on soft skills which are crucial for your success in China.

Food for thought:

• Ask yourself - do I have a network and do I add value?
  
• Having a foreigner in a Chinese company system is a positive provocation and keeps the system developing!
  
• Beside my hard skills - do I have the necessary soft skills?
  
• Am I emotionally intelligent?
  
• Can I adapt to new teams 12 times in a short time?
  
• Can I speak to people in their mother tongue?
  

Follow Yassine on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yassineregragui/

www.yassineregragui.com

Three successful flexpats are sharing their advice and experience in one episode! 27 minutes well spent for your China preparation!

1) How a Chinese professional comes to Germany to study and work for a large German company. How she plans to eventually go back to China (after 15 years), with her family. Back in Germany she starts her own consulting business and also teaches at a university.

2) How a German expat family leaves Germany, goes to Slowakia and then China, working for a large German company and finally starts her own company, back in Germany, to help female expats to plan their career.

3) How a European architect is attracted to China, gets international experience and wants to start his own business with a global design network.

4) How business women in China can combine career and family. Its so much easier than in Europe.

5) How European students and professionals can prepare for a career in China.

6) Don`t just dream of a great career and family. Do it!

Born in Albania, raised in Italy, Ervis Micukaj is now a successful small business owner in China. After 5 years of working in different jobs in Shanghai, Ervis decided to start his own business in the IT service industry. His experience of 7+ years in China allows him to compare working for others in China and starting your own business. Now, after more than two years of being an entrepreneur, here is his advice to the next generation of foreigners entering China for the first time or returning after the pandemic.

This is what you'll learn in 25 minutes:

• Failed intercultural communication at work
• Working for others or starting your own business?
• For which tasks you’ll be needed in China
• Not yet networking nor studying Chinese? Mistake!
• Why the workforce will be fully localised in 5 years
• Good reasons to stay in China long-term

Connect with Ervis on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ervismicukaj/

Check out Ervis' business:

https://www.jetservices.com.cn

German Expat Career and Life coach, Rebecca, lived in China for 7 years, working as a flexpat at a Volkswagen joint venture. She has not only managed to grow from an entry level position in HR into a management position, but also dealt with a busy family life together with her husband and 4 kids. Overcoming many expat and flexpat related challenges over the years made Rebecca start her own business "SheExpat" which helps women go abroad, thrive abroad and successfully return home later. In this 30 minute episode you'll learn about crucial aspects of careers in China with a focus on combining family and work. This is what you'll learn: How flexible must flexpats be to get good jobs? Why it feels natural in China to have both kids and career How "SheExpat" helps women go abroad and thrive. Why 2-5 year expat-assignments will disappear. Why repatriation needs to be planned from the beginning. Visit Rebeccas's website: https://www.sheexpat.com Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-lüppen-b401b489/

Adina Deacu is an Environmental Psychology Researcher & Consultant and has been living in China since 2012. As a foreign entrepreneur in the service industry in China, it is extremely hard to get customers' attention, trust and therefore, business leads. Adina has found ways of distinguishing herself by attending purely Chinese networking events, accessing vast sources of information, only available in Chinese language and understanding her Chinese counterparts from their point of view. In this compact 13 minutes episode, you'll learn about the impact of learning Chinese on your business and how you can learn the language, even as a busy flexpat.

This is what we talked about:

• How to stand out as a foreign entrepreneur
• How to make it as a coach or service provider
• How to solve problems in a Chinese context
• The importance of information only available in Chinese
• How to learn Chinese as a busy flexpat

Connect with Adina on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adinadeacu/

Amelie and her partner have found work opportunities in China. He was an expat, she worked on a local contract at Bosch in Suzhou! In this episode, Amelie explains the process of getting hired at such a prestigious company and how the job on a local contract worked out for her. The difference to expat packages is huge, but as a couple in this situation, it can be a real win-win. This is what you’ll learn in 30 minutes:d Moving to China as an ambitious couple Working on local contracts as an expat spouse How to convince someone to hire you Adapting to new language, new industry and tasks Why salary is not most important Work conditions on local contracts Planning life back home after the expat life Connect with Amelie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelie-vollmer/

German IT-entrepreneur, Arne Weber, has been living in China for 10 years. Together with his Chinese wife, they have built their company Faytech from scratch, growing their turnover from zero to 30 million USD and over 300 employees worldwide in only 10 years. Do you think this is fast? Chinese speed is even faster. Learn from Arne why he is not always working at Chinese speed and why it is getting easier to start businesses in China as foreigners. Among others we talked about theses topics: Why set up a business in China and not in Germany?  How do Chinese work ethics affect your business?  How to run a business as husband and wife  Can foreigners keep up with Chinese speed?  Why producing and selling from China will become easy  The only two options left for flexpats Connect with Arne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arne-weber-9938812/

HongHong Xu, originally from Beijing, has moved to Germany 30 years ago with hardly any money in her pocket, studied hard and got to work at the world’s largest chemical company, BASF. She learned to work between two cultures and through her traditional approach "hard work and humility", she got promoted and assigned to work in Hong Kong for 5 years. After 24 years in the corporate world she has started her own company Peking Bridge, which helps European and Chinese companies overcome their intercultural obstacles. In this 30 minute episode, HongHong shares a wide range of crucial flexpat advice:

This is what you’ll learn:

• Working between European and Chinese cultures
• Expat assignments & Family decisions
• Busting traditional ideas "I am the expat, not my husband!"
• Succeeding back home after being an expat abroad
• One tool to make Chinese teams collaborate better internationally
• Transition from corporate work to entrepreneurship or professorship
• How European students learn about China in business school

Connect with HongHong on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hhx/

Ruddy is originally from Belgium and has 25 years of experience as a Business Leader, -Psychologist and Entrepreneur in Talent, Leadership & Organisation Development, including 15 years in China. In this 15 minute episode he explains what modern managers, who are dealing with China, need to do in order to not only survive but also thrive in post-pandemic China.

This is what you'll learn:

• The 10 best jobs to do in China
• Which of the top 10 jobs will stay?
• What challenges will arise after 2021?
• Why post-pandemic management is more about people
• How to adapt to the lifestyle of post-pandemic China
• How to make yourself more flexible!?

Connect with Ruddy on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruddyswinnen/

Summary of the added value flexpats can bring into Chinese teams, and how Chinese professionals can be international. • Enter the flexpat job market after graduation • Importance of learning Chinese • Key added value of flexpats • Soft skills are very important • Fit into a Chinese team • Start your own business • Apply for your own visa • Help Chinese professionals to go international • How can Chinese professionals adapt an open mindset? • Future opportunities for flexpats Dasol Kim started her own coaching and consulting firm in China helping Chinese professionals and flexpats to find clarity and courage to navigate their international career. Find Dasol Kim on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dasol-lily-kim/ and Wechat: lilykim626 Please also tune in to episodes 142 Build your own Flexpat business in China 139 Coach your team 133 Start your own flexpat business 132 Jump into Entrepreneurship 120 Cross Border Interpretation 33 Prepare for job interviews

Hermann Simon is the Founder and Honorary Chairman of Simon-Kucher & Partners. He is an expert in strategy, marketing and pricing. He is the only German in the “Thinkers50 Hall of Fame” of the most important management thinkers in the world. In German-speaking countries he has been continuously voted the most influential living management thinker since 2005. 

In China, the “Hermann Simon Business School” is named after him as he has shaped the Chinese fascination of the concept of Hidden Champions like no-one else. In this 20 minute special episode he shares his view on the future of Chinese Hidden Champions, flexpats' opportunities in them and a broader view on globalisation of organisations and their workforce.

This what you'll learn:

• How to transfer your corporate culture to global branch offices
• Working with China today vs. 20 years ago
• Comparing Europe, the US and China from an expat’s view
• What are Chinese hidden champions?
• How a Chinese business school got named after Hermann Simon
• Why Chinese companies will also need foreigners in top management

Get access to his books and more information on his work:

https://hermannsimon.com

Chloe Goncalves, originally from France, is a digital marketing & e-commerce expert, currently working as Asia E-commerce Manager at L’Oréal. Before joining L’Oréal, Chloe worked for 4 years in Alibaba’s Hangzhou headquarters which she entered through Alibaba's Global Leadership Academy, for which she was selected among 3,000 applicants. In this episode she shares her advice on how other young professionals can land great jobs at Alibaba or similar companies and what you can expect to experience there.

This is what you'll learn in 30 minutes:

• How to get admitted to the Alibaba Global Leadership Academy
• The unique working conditions at Alibaba
• Meeting Jack Ma
• How to land a job at Alibaba nowadays
• Job opportunities in ecosystems around tech-giants
• Key learnings while working in China

Connect with Chloe on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloegoncalves/

Giada is originally from Italy and has studied Chinese language and the economic and cultural dynamics of contemporary China. During an internship in Beijing, at one of the leading foreign-owned WeChat agencies, she has learned all the basics to jump-start her career in China related marketing. The Corona-Crisis has forced her to move back to Italy but she seized the opportunity to help an Italien company enter the Chinese market. In this episode she shares her experiences in China and what you can expect if you decide to follow a similar career path.

This is what you'll learn:

• Working with China from abroad
• Internship in China vs. Italy
• Insights in Chinese marketing practices
• Getting familiar with Chinese business & culture
• Studying Mandarin as a life-long task

Connect with Giada on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/giada-sannazzaro-小玉-793080154/

Arslan is originally from Pakistan and has become an entrepreneur, developing the private sector between Pakistan and China. He has built several organisations that promote exchange and learning between the two countries and its peoples, both in business and culture. Arslan holds both a bachelor's and master's degree from North China Electric Power University in Beijing. In this episode he shares his advice on how to succeed in China, based on his extensive experience studying in China, working for numerous Chinese companies and even setting up his own businesses.

This is what you'll learn:

• China/Pakistan business relations 
• Channels and tricks to find a job
• Degree vs. hard work - What’s better?
• How to achieve financial freedom
• Why you won’t get around learning Chinese
• The importance of having a mentor

Connect with Arslan on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arslan-raza-6a40897a/

Originally from Spain, Marina has studied mandarin in Beijing and later graduated from Nankai University in Tianjin with a master's degree in Chinese economics and politics. Marina’s fluency in Mandarin and love for China has helped her career soar, opening the door to a whole new world in tech. Now she is the Head of Business Development for Yodo1, a renowned company within the gaming industry which operates 100% online.

In this episode Marina explains in detail why you should consider working in the gaming industry. She will give unique insights, like actual salaries, nailing a job interview, work conditions and potential for your personal development in this thriving industry that is setting new standards in the way we live and work. Is this the future of work?

This is what you'll learn in 50 minutes:

• 4 must have skills when entering any new industry
• Salary and working conditions in gaming
• Top reasons to work in the gaming industry
• How gaming changes traditional industries
• Perks & challenges of working 100% remotely
• How to be convincing during an interview
• How to apply at Yodo1 now + vacant positions
• How to grow and get promoted at Yodo1
  

Connect with Marina on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mespinfarran/

Miro Li is a native Chinese and has been living in Hong Kong for a decade, now living in Shenzhen. In 2017, Miro founded Double V., a consulting company helping overseas brands enter the China market. In 2019, Miro founded CHINAble Academy, a training and resources sharing platform for foreign industry leaders to offer courses and workshops about China business, Internet, e-commerce and marketing. In this episode, Miro shares her native Chinese perspective on foreign brands trying to enter the Chinese market a well as foreigners trying to work in China.

This is what you'll learn:

• Misconceptions foreign brands have when entering China
• Where flexpats can add the most value
• Why China’s generation Z is the key for your branding
• Why China is not one whole market
• Foreigner vs. Returned Oversea Chinese 
• How to immerse yourself in Chinese culture

Connect with Miro on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/miroli/

Robbert Gorris is originally from the Netherlands and has developed a strong interest in China very early. He studied in Taipei and has been living in China for 12 years. His kids went to a Chinese school which taught him invaluable lessons in Chinese culture. Just recently he moved back to Europe to help more foreign companies set up their businesses in China. In this episode he shares not only his story of his first job at the Benelux chamber of commerce in Beijing but also his view on China's future and young foreign graduates' opportunities in it.

This is what you'll learn:

• How he picked his first job in China
• Why work for a chamber of commerce?
• The one thing he would have done differently
• Do foreign kids enjoy Chinese school?
• Differences between western and Chinese education
• Is coming to China still worth it?

Connect with Robbert on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbertgorris/

Xavi Sanz was born in Barcelona (Spain) and has studied and worked in numerous countries around the globe. Three years ago he accepted the challenge of his company to build a Chinese branch office in Hangzhou to expand their freight forwarding business into China. Xavi came to China with his wife and kids and has experienced China extensively from both a professional and personal side. In this episode he gives practical advice on how to work in logistics in China and explains how a complete life in the Middle Kingdom can look like.

This is what you'll learn:

• Two ways of working in China logistics
• Working conditions in freight forwarding
• How to build trust with customers as a small company
• Why learning Chinese matters
• How kids cope with growing up in China

Connect with Xavi on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/xaviersanz/

Nadezhda is originally from Kazakhstan, studied in London and has moved to Hangzhou three years ago. After obtaining her Chinese master's degree, she has decided to start her own marketing agency in China, called "SanQ". Now she uses her extensive work experience from her time at the world's leading cosmetics brand to create the best social media and branding solutions for businesses in China. In this episode she shares how she has decided to take the brave step to start her own business in the midst of the current pandemic and how this career path might suit you, too. This is what you'll learn: Deciding between a corporate job and entrepreneurship What it takes to succeed in marketing in China Why starting a business during a pandemic is not as hard as you think Proper networking through community building and volunteering How to obtain a residence permit that allows you to start a business Connect with Nadezhda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadezhda-bukina/

During his 10 year stay in China Simon has become an expert on cross-border trade and logistics from and to China. Although E-commerce has been booming for years there are still many online sellers struggling with their sourcing and shipping out of China. Simon is making a difference and creates a seamless and transparent supply chain to empower online sellers. In this episode he shares his personal advice to newcomers in this field and provides an outlook for flexpat opportunities in Chinese e-commerce going global.

This is what you'll learn:

• Do’s and Don’ts while communicating with Chinese customers 
• What e-commerce jobs are done by foreigners?
• How long it takes to make your business profitable in China
• Europe vs. China - better place to start a business?
• Leading cities for a career in e-commerce
• Outlook for flexpat jobs in e-commerce in Asia

Connect with Simon on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-de-raadt-西蒙）-56b0048/

How can you return to China after 9 years abroad and then fit into the Chinese economy? What are the key international values you can bring, and what are key Chinese skills you need to master? • Reasons to go abroad for Chinese professionals • Reasons to return to China • Challenges for Chinese returnees "Haigui" • Main differences between German and Chinese values • Key skills required for both flexpats and returnees • Start your own business • Learn to be an entrepreneur Boyang lived in the US and Europe for over 12 years. Working at the German insurance company Allianz Group in a very international environment, he had the opportunity to return to Shanghai. In 2023 he founded Glopen, with the vision to discover the real China, connecting the world. Find Glopen on LinkedIn, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and share it with your friends who want to explore China. Find Boyang Shen on Linkedin and Wechat: bojan101323 Please also tune in to episodes 39 eCommerce for international brands in China 120 Cross Border Interpretation 115 Cross-Border Thought leader 135 China Marketing for Brand success in China 138 European values 126 Create an international company culture in China

Sascha Rensen is originally from Germany and has started his career in China as a teacher at a university in Nanchang. After some time in the country he has successfully transitioned into a business developer for a Chinese construction company and is now based in Wuxi. In this episode he explains what it means to be a foreign sales guy or business developer in China and how that helps the organisation you work for. This is what you'll learn: Working with Chinese colleagues Identifying your strengths and using them Properly dealing with compliance issues Networking and relationship building How he interviews and hires Chinese and foreigners  Connect with Sascha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sascha-rensen-b30261170/

Noriko Takagi has conducted 5,000 interviews and placed 300 executives in East Asia. Her long work experience across three continents allowed her to neutrally work in international and multi-cultural environments and adapt to change quickly. In this episode she shares practical advice on how to properly prepare for job interviews in general and also provides hints on how you can differentiate from expats or local talent to get the job you want: with flexibility, speed and focus! This is what you'll learn: How to position yourself in China How to prepare for a flexpat job interview Nervousness & questions during interviews How to land the job and get hired Why Japanese companies let their expats study Chinese Advantages of hiring flexpats in international teams Connect with Noriko on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noriko-takagi-b679996/

Arnaud is originally from France and has been working in China for 5 years. He started his career in Chinese social media marketing very early and has experienced both the social aspects of working in Chinese teams but also the professional aspect of designing localised marketing campaigns across many popular social media platforms. In this episode he shares his insights on how foreigners can succeed in this tricky market with the right skills and attitude: Creativity, Critical Thinking & Hard Work.

This is what you'll learn:

• How to learn social media marketing
• Must know trends in Chinese social media
• Beside the obvious WeChat - what else is important?
• Working in Chinese teams: How to behave?
• Designing marketing campaigns across cultures
• Necessary skills to compete with local talent

Connect with Arnaud on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnaud-frattini-china-marketing-socialmedia/

Karl J. Weaver is a US citizen and has worked in numerous flexpat roles in Taiwan and Mainland China since 1985. As a bilingual (English & Mandarin) public speaker he shares his first hand experience of leading the charge of mobile payment development in China in the past 3 decades. We found Karl to be an unlimited source of advice when it comes to China's leading technology industries such as mobile devices, internet of things and blockchain. Take a pen and note Karl's advice on how to land a job in these lucrative industries during this 20 minute episode.

This is what you'll learn:

• Essential communication and language skills
• Building leverage to increase your salary
• How to identify a matching Chinese company
• Working remotely for a Chinese company?
• Building trust to land your dream job
• The advantages of a global job
• Opportunities in mobile technology, IoT and blockchain

Connect with Karl on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karljweaver/

Leonardo is originally from Italy and has worked in the UK and China for many years, mostly in international sales, across several industries. In this episode he shares his personal experience of working in a Chinese work environment and what challenges and perks you can expect when coming to the Middle Kingdom. As the host of the International Business Podcast, he has developed a clear sense of what international business people need to learn before taking off to new adventures abroad.

This is what you'll learn in 20 minutes:

• What it’s like working for a Chinese boss
• Working with Chinese colleagues
• Essential skills you need to work in sales
• Why you should learn Chinese early in your career
• Is a career in China still worth it?

Listen to Leo's podcast here:

 https://internationalbusiness.buzzsprout.com

Connect with Leo on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardo-marra26/

Jim Nelson has been active in China since 1991.  In his past activities he led an electronics factory, an investment management company and has started a microfinance loan operation. Today, his company, SHI Group China recruits trustworthy talent for western companies active in China. His goal is to find the best candidates with character, skills and leadership ability.

In this episode he shares his vast experience gained through nearly 30 years in China.

This is what you'll learn:

• The 1,000 year old Chinese advice about hiring that is still valid today
• What is character recruiting?
• The importance of background checks
• The one profession that will make you last in China
• How to nail a job interview 

Connect with Jim on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimnelsonchina/

David von Schwerin is originally from Austria and has been living in China for 15 years. He holds a rare Chinese green card, is married, has kids and has built his career in logistics in China from scratch. In this episode he shares his rich experience collected building his successful flexpat life.

This is what you'll learn:

• How an internship in China influences your career
• Losing your feeling of entitlement
• How to increase your value on the job market over time
• Major differences of the service industry in China
• The value of speaking Chinese

Connect with David on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-von-schwerin-12087b/

Irina is originally from Russia and has been living in China for the past 6 years. Beside her work, she is volunteering at BeHive Shanghai, where she meets countless international students, young professionals and hiring companies. In this episode she shares clear and detailed advice on how to effectively apply for jobs nowadays in China. Especially for all students who did not graduate from a top university of the world, this episode contains advice on how to stand out and pave the way for your early career.

This is what you'll learn in 20 minutes:

• The best ways to apply for jobs as student or young professional
• Job hunt on career fairs in China
• How to use networking events effectively 
• What companies post jobs in WeChat groups
• Requirement: Top university degree or your own projects?
• Chinese or English?
• The best first step for international students!

Connect with Irina on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoncharova/

Najma is originally from the US and has started her China adventure as an English teacher in Shanghai. This way she had the opportunity to learn more about China and of course, its eating habits. Unfortunately she experienced health problems caused by the drastic change in her nutrition and eating habits. As Najma has worked in nutritional consulting in the US before, she decided to start her own company in Shanghai with the mission to help people align their physical requirements with proper nutrition to prevent such health issues.

In this episode she will share her story of transitioning from English teacher to health entrepreneur in China.

Connect with Najma on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/najma-mohamed-7677411a9/

Judith is originally from the Netherlands and has been living in China for 5 years. Since the beginning she has been working as a talk show host at Radio Beijing which made her an expert in the fast growing sector of English language media and entertainment. In this episode she shares her advice on how to land a job in the media field and how to stand out of the crowd. As traditional ways of job searching will most likely not get you the desired results, Judith explains what to do and what it takes to succeed in English language media and entertainment in China.

What you'll learn:

• What it's like working in a Chinese media company
• What kind of skills and personality it takes to succeed
• How to find opportunities and get the job
• The mindset to thrive in an ever-changing environment

Connect with Judith on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-teunissen-069b4212/

Check Judith's show on WeChat!

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/9_6SGHAZdsZavGoK8anFlA

You can also start your own business in China. Learn from Deano who has worked with many Flexpat entrepreneurs to achieve their dream.

• Bring additional value to China

• Master special challenges

• Differentiate from Chinese entrepreneurs

• Insprire Chinese professionals

• Integrate in China

• Deal with uncertainty

• Build a sustainable lifestyle that fits your income

• Influence Chinese entrepreneurs

Deano Delpleash is a High-Performance leadership and business Coach, helping Flexpat entrepreneurs scale their businesses without sacrificing their work-life balance. He has been in China for over a decade honing his skillsets in innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Find his podcast "NextGen Tech CEO Journey" on any podcast app.

Find Deano on Wechat: Deanodelpleash

Linkedin: Deano Delpleash

Please also tune in to episodes

133 Start your own flexpat business

132 Jump into Entrepreneurship

139 Coach your team

138 European values

85 Start your own service business

64 Build a global business in China

Till Kundt was a typical expat in Shanghai, sent to China by a large German company. He lived a comfortable life with his Chinese wife and four kids. After only two years in the country he had to transition from expat contract to local contract. He and his family accepted this challenge, made some significant changes in their lifestyle and are now leading a fullfilled flexpat life in China. In this episode Till explains the following aspects of his life:

• Life as an expat in Shanghai
• The different life as a flexpat in Taicang
• Home-schooling of his kids in China
• Living in an international community
• His take on current job opportunities

Connect with Till on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tillkundt/

Sabine Neuhaus is from Switzerland and currently works as a lawyer in Shanghai. At the same time, she is a board member of the Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce which made her an expert about professional networking in China. In this episode she shares her own rich experience and insider advice on these essential flexpat topics:

• What is active post-event networking?
• How much time does effective networking require?
• How much money does networking really cost?
• How young flexpats can network at low cost
• How employers can encourage networking
• More activities that will increase your network automatically
• 5 challenges for young flexpats and how to overcome them

Connect with Sabine on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabine-katrin-neuhaus-584aa5b0/

Ramesh Ramaswamy is originally from India and has worked around the globe. Almost two years ago, German automotive supplier giant Bosch has offered him an opportunity in China. In this episode he shares the truth about the job market and work life for Indians in China. Ramesh is also pointing out the specific challenges for his fellow Indians, how to overcome them and succeed in the booming Chinese tech sector.

Specific topics covered in 25 minutes:

• How do Indian professionals get treated in China?
• What does the job market look like for Indians in China?
• Self-reflect about how you appear, act and speak.
• How to effectively communicate with Chinese people.
• What specific technical fields bear most opportunities for Indians?
• How to impress a typical Chinese employer?

Connect with Ramesh on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramesh-ramaswamy-467568b/

Marlene is from Austria and studied full-time in Beijing. Her program was entirely taught in Chinese and right after graduation she has quickly found her first job in a German-Chinese joint venture. This was only possible because she has mastered the art of networking and speaks excellent Chinese. In this 18 minute episode she shares practical advice about how you can achieve the same:

• Specific actions to boost your networking skills
• How to make yourself feel at home in China
• Do’s and Don’ts for newcomers
• Busting myths about opportunities for foreigners
• Why foreign students need to step up their game

Connect with Marlene on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlene-maria-schimak-利晓莲-83753b125/

Jan Lambacher has been living in China for more than 10 years. He worked his way up from an entry level position, through different companies and departments which equipped him with the skills that he needs today as a General Manager. In this episode Jan walks us through a typical flexpat career, step by step. Here is what you'll learn in 20 minutes:

• Pros and cons of working for SMEs and large corporations
• How to pave the way for an international career already in university
• The mindset and actions to fully use your learning potential in China
• How simply being a foreigner can open doors if you play your cards right
• How to grow into leaderships positions as a flexpat

Connect with Jan on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lambacher/

In Chinese tier one cities there are millions of people who want to make it big - and so can you. In the next 40 minutes you will learn what it takes to be successful as an international expat manager in China. Gabor Holch has been living in China for 18 years, built his own company and advises multinational companies in intercultural leadership and management. In this episode he explains how you can play your cards right to find opportunities in China and prepare for this great new adventure of being an international manager in this very new environment.

Key take-aways:

- The essential skill sets for expat managers in China

- What multinationals look for in international managers

- Differences in the scope of responsibilities

- Solutions to kick start your China career

- Starting with nothing in China

Connect with Gabor on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaborholch/

Read Gabor's Blog:

https://www.holch.biz

Wanna know why you should throw your CV out the window? Do you know how big the piece of the job market pie for young flexpats really is? What 3 key skills will get you in the talent pool in China? The fast track ticket to get into China on a visa and good income. Entry level salaries for young engineers, marketing professionals and teachers? National and local job websites that contain most opportunities. These and more questions will be answered by Ricardo Moreira who has helped thousands of young graduates find opportunities in China through his program "Pitch Bootcamp China".  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmbmoreira/ All the websites you need: Zhaopin - https://www.zhaopin.com/ 51job - https://www.51job.com/ BOSSzhipin - https://www.zhipin.com/ Liepin - https://www.liepin.com/ YJBYSWang - https://yjbys.com/ Wechat Accounts and Websites for Internationals HiredChina - https://www.hiredchina.com/ Jobtube - https://jobtube.cn/ eChinaJobs - https://jobs.echinacities.com/ WeHustle - https://wehustle.cn/ HelloCareer / JingJobs - https://hellocareer.cn/ ChinaJobsDaily - https://www.chinajobsdaily.com/ ForeignHR . https://www.foreignhr.com/ Talent Development Programs (examples) Alibaba Global Talent Development - https://agla.alibaba.com/- JD.com’s management trainee programs - http://campus.jd.com/home JP Morgan China Talent Development  - https://careers.jpmorgan.com/cn/en/students/programs/china-development Job Placement Programs CRCC Asia - https://www.crccasia.com/ Pagoda Projects - https://pagodaprojects.com/ CIP - https://www.chinainternshipplacements.com/ Remote Internships Virtual Internships - https://www.virtualinternships.com/ Government or University Programs (examples) British Council (UK) - https://www.britishcouncil.org/study-work-abroad/outside-uk/internships-china INOV Contacto (Portugal) - http://www.portugalglobal.pt/PT/InovContacto/Paginas/AboutInovContacto.aspx Teaching or Study programs in China (examples) Hutong School - https://www.hutong-school.com/ CIIE - https://www.chinainternshipplacements.com/ Campus China 留学中国- http://www.campuschina.org/index.html CUCAS - https://www.cucas.cn/ Study Abroad - https://www.studyabroad.com/in-china

Jan Smejkal aka #yourchinaguy is originally from the Czech Republic and has shaped and fostered the startup community in China like no other person at a young age. In this episode he shares his many insights in this ecosystem and gives clear advice to foreigners looking for work opportunities at Chinese startups. This is what you’ll learn: The most prominent place for innovation right now Three types of Chinese startups that hire foreigners Can foreigners even compete with Chinese talent? Opportunities arise as many foreigners left China recently How NOT to apply for a job in China Pros and cons of working at startups Connect with Jan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourchinaguy/

Daniel is originally from Spain and has been living in China for 8 years. At Eibens Consulting he worked with countless F&B companies in China such as exporters of agricultural products, whole sellers, hotels and restaurants. In this episodes he shares his observations in this fast growing sector and its opportunities for flexpats.  Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljpedraza/ Wanna enter the Chinese market with your F&B products? Visit https://www.eibens.com

31 year old Australian, Brett, is the only foreign employee at ke.com, the billion dollar e-commerce platform that you've probably never heard of.

In this episode he shares practical advice on how other foreigners can get good jobs in Chinese e-commerce as well. 

In 20 minutes he walks us through the perks and the downsides of working in this industry as well as details such as salary, application process and tips on how to sell yourself as the best candidate.

Connect with Brett on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bretthartleywilson/

Chinese are also flexpats. So why would they work in Luxembourg? For its vibrant Chinese community? Or maybe its mix of flexpats from 140 nations?

What's Luxembourg like? How can Chinese professionals integrate this culturally complex country?

What is Luxembourg doing to attract and retain flexpats?

Denis knows a lot on the topic. He's a board member of ChinaLux, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg and has been running his own company, Weilan Coaching and Training in Luxembourg for 5 years. Denis speaks multiple languages and moves between cultures like a DJ!

He regularly publishes articles on Intercultural Agility on LinkedIn.

Find him here:

www.weilan.biz

Find him on Wechat here: pariscoach75

Find Francis on Wechat: Flexpat2020

Hsiao is heading JP Contagi, a leading international search consultancy with offices in China, Switzerland and Germany. In his long career as a headhunter in China he shares his insights in the current job market. In this episode he points out challenges as well as opportunities for foreigners seeking work in China. We are talking about interesting details such as salaries, regional differences and sought-after skill sets.  Connect with Hsiao on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hsiao-j-chiu-7a92621a/ Check out his company's website: https://jp-contagi.com

Marco has always been fascinated by both strategy consulting and the economic growth in Asia. He says, in consulting you can learn a lot about various industries and business in general in just a few years, especially in Asia. 

After studying in Germany and getting his first Asia experience during an exchange semester in Hong Kong, he decided to go to China, to learn the language and to do an internship - in consulting, of course. 

In this episode Marco shares a wide range of practical advice on how you can find a good consulting job in China and what it takes to succeed.

Connect with Marco on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcobeba/

Jonathan has been living in China for 12 years. As the General Manager of Abacare in China, an international insurance broker with more than 20 years of experience, he assists foreigners and flexpats settling and gearing up for their life in China.    

In this episode, you will learn about hospitals, how insurance works and the importance of getting covered - especially for flexpats in China.

If you have more questions, reach out to Jonathan on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-chapon-a5511a8/