English speaker finding work in China?

What do you plan on teaching? English? You'd also have to know how to speak the local dialect as well.

I am Chinese, and as far as i know, it will be very much difficult to find a teaching job in one reputed university or school here in China without a degree, but maybe you will find a teaching job in one primary school or high school that are not famous. China is a big country , you can also try to find some other kind of jobs, there are many foreign companies, you may find branch of almost any top 500 companies in China , and they perhaps need someone who can speak fluent English. you can visit zhaopin.com for more information, zhaopin.com is one website here in China helps people find jobs.

If you really want to pursue teaching English, you should at least get a recognized TESOL certificate. I recommend CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults). It's generally recognized around the world as the leading certificate program. CELTA is an initial qualification for people with little or no previous teaching experience and opens up a whole world of exciting teaching opportunities. Because it is awarded by Cambridge ESOL, part of the world-famous University of Cambridge, you can rely on its quality and recognition. It's pricey, but worth it. You can find more information here: http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/teaching-awards/celta.html Having a CELTA certificate won't guarantee you a job in China, but it will show that you have been trained in teaching English. It's a mistake to think that because you are a native speaker of a language that you'll be able to teach it. Things like lesson planning, evaluations, classroom management (with up to 80 students in a room!) are vital skills for a teacher in China to have. The bar is being raised in China. Current minimum requirements for universities and legitimate language schools are a bachelor's degree as well as certification. Primary and middle schools are also looking for trained teachers, not just "anyone." Many schools are now requiring master's degrees rather than bachelors. You can also go here to find out more information on teaching English in China. http://www.eslcafe.com/ One last recommendation -- Donald Snow wrote an excellent book entitled "More than a Native Speaker" which is specifically about teaching English in China. It's well worth checking out. If you really want to teach English in China, you are likely going to need to invest some time and money into preparing for it. You're not going to be able to just "show up" and magically know what to do. However, with determination, I'm sure you will succeed in making your dream come true. Good luck!

Pretty much in any asian country you need a degree unlike the US to get a good paying job. Do you speak mandarin or cantonese fluently? If not you have not chance.

There are minimum requirements for English teachers in China, just as there are for teachers in America or Australia The fact that you can speak English doesn't mean you are qualified to teach it. Here are the 4 minimum requirements for English teachers in a typical Shanghai primary or middle school: * 4 year college degree with an education or language major * Teaching certificate issued by recognized accrediting authority * Conversational Mandarin ability * 1 year teaching experience, preferably in a multilingual environment Instructors at international schools have even higher standards to meet. Instructors at colleges must have an appropriate Masters or PhD and commensurate experience. You seem to be under a mistaken impression that merely being a westerner somehow qualifies you for work in China. Of course that notion is not true. Finding a job in China is exactly like finding a job anywhere else. Applicants must have appropriate education, skills, and work experience for the position they are seeking.

Oh yeah, plenty of companies/schools would hire you! However, they would probably pay you less without the degree/teaching certificate. If you are serious, check out getting certified, they have online courses too I think. Get your resume together, scan your photograph, passport to email prospective employers. Also check out Chinarecruit.com, Craigslist, 51job.com, zhaopin.com, Dave's ESL Cafe, thebeijinger.com I have worked in China for a long time (not an ESL teacher though), but have talked to a few ESL teachers and found some good things to know before you go. 1.) Make sure the school is reputable, research the school to see if there were any problems with former teachers (confiscating passports, refusing to pay, not getting you a Z-work visa) 2.) Make sure he salary is at least 10,000 RMB/month 3.) Make sure they provide single apartment (furnished) 4.) Insurance 5.) Pay for airplane ticket after conclusion of contract 6.) Make sure you don't teach more than 25-30 hours a week, any more is too much 7.) Before you leave, make sure they will give you a z-work visa!!

it was possible a couple of years ago... now, as there are crowds of Chinese-chicks-seekers it becomes less and less possible... basically, no degree -- no job, especially if you come as a tourist and then plan to go to HK for a visa change...