Hi, I've lived in China before as a student for a year, and now that I'm nearing graduation, I was wondering what people advise for looking for a job there, particularly as I'm still in Europe?

Specifically, I noticed some people talking about themselves or friends who came to China, and then found a job. Obviously that's allows access to the jobs that insist on a face-to-face interview, or a test first, but how should one handle the visa issue?

Whatever about the test (because I can see the justification for it, particularly in certain jobs), it's often annoying how many employers with otherwise lax requirements, and not fantastic conditions, insist on a face-to-face interview, where even Skype isn't sufficient.

My first instinct would be to do another short Chinese course. At least that way I'd be getting something out of it whether I find a job or not, but I know that X visas can't be converted into Z ones, which would necessitate a costly trip home (or possibly to HK) if I do find something.