1. Hard-to-fill positions: Rapid economic growth, insufficient capacity of the Chinese education system and high demand for skilled labor have resulted in a shortfall in supply of professionals who possess the following skill set: multiple language ability, in-depth technical and industry know-how, international exposure, and familiarity with global best practices. In particular, the strong desire… Continue reading »

The profiling stage is a critical planning phase in the recruitment process to develop a resource-efficient, fast and effective approach to ensure the suitability of a new hire within an organization. The cultural and experience gaps between Chinese and foreign managers in companies operating in China often results in conflicting assumptions with  regards to job… Continue reading »

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There are various channels to identify and reach different candidates. In general, there are three types of candidates that can be identified during the recruitment process: Due to the high activity level of the recruitment market in China, many demanded candidates do not publish their information in generic databases as this might lead to them… Continue reading »

Research target companiesEstablish lists of “target companies” consisting of direct competitors and other firms who might have suitable candidates. This is followed by cold-calling target companies to obtain the name and contact details of the target candidates.Legal note No statutory law exists against cold-calling. However we recommend that companies engage a third party, usually a… Continue reading »

Selection in the recruitment process is choosing the most suitable profiles from a pool of potential candidates. This section illustrates some important insights in the selection process in China that should be taken into account. Screen CVs CV screening should be done in relation to the candidate profile which has been defined during the profiling… Continue reading »

In China the on-boarding process is a comparatively critical role in recruitment. It serves as an important means to reduce uncertainty for companies and candidates in the process of integrating a suitable professional into the organization. After a suitable candidate has been identified, the following steps should be taken into account: Send candidates a letter… Continue reading »