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Q: With 420000 jobs advertised why can't I get a job

I notice on your web site there are currently over 420000 jobs advertised in China for foreign teachers.

I have good teaching experience as a foreign teacher in China but still cannot get a job.

I am over 60 and I ask is this the reason for my unsuccessfull job aplications.

45 weeks 5 days ago in  Business & Jobs - China

 
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How long did it take to count them all? broken heart

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It was always challenging to get some feedback here ...  

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How long did it take to count them all? broken heart

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It was always challenging to get some feedback here ...  

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maybe try working in a country that does not discriminate.

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I was even considering a plastic surgery ....  

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Search-engine.com:

https://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/work.htm

*What is the age limit for Z visa application?

The age limit is 18 - 60 for all applicants. However, there is some flexibility in these requirements, so if you are not in this age range and can find a willing employer, they may still be able to obtain approval for you.

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Sadly, being 60 or over is the problem....

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Well... not really. I'm much younger, and I also haven’t received any responses on this website for about two years. No one even looks at my CVs when I apply, which makes me think many of the job offers might be fake. It just seems impossible—and I’ve never encountered a situation like this before.

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Maybe, it wouldn't be bad to research job vacancy employer/school over the web and contact them through their email address, too.

That would clear many misunderstandings ...

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Well, 60 and over is an issue.. As for your experience, maybe your CV doesn't warrant any responses.

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Though we study English language, we get certificates, diplomas and even degrees from well-known universities. But, the current world belongs to NATIVE Speakers. That is why you are not getting job. 

icnif77:

Yeah, we were aware of that fact since June, 2017 ...

 

What year's now?

 

I suggest, you select 'Rain-Coat' from 'Reedem' venue ...

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We're ... closing ...

 

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3316203/hong-kong-...

 

Hong Kong primary school offering international programme announces sudden closure

Think International School will shut down on July 31, leaving some parents worried they may not get back HK$200,000 debenture as promised

 

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It is based on so many criteria . Demands may be urgent or emerging. I got once within a day email from a recruiter after posting my profile here.

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One could be a pickleball coach ... surprise

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickleball

 

 

Wait ... I've got disrupted ...

 

https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3317228/chinese-pickleball-play...

Chinese pickleball player thwarted twice at Panas Malaysia Open but wins singles

icnif77:

Did I tell you ...?

Every important person goes for the pickle-in-Malaysia ...

https://www.rt.com/news/621273-lavrov-rubio-malaysia-asean/

Lavrov and Rubio to meet in Malaysia – Washington

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Hmmmm....Could it be age and color profiling to weed out what they do not want regardless of qualification and experience?

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I think it depends, on case to case basis. Some factors could be that I came from a Non - Native English Speaking country. next is that maybe because of previous employments, another, the universities we've graduated from, the country where we came from. 

i may got few resume views, but still, they're not enough for me to land an offer.

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A:https://chinabyteaching.com/teaching-english-in-china/am-i-eligible-to-teach-in-china/ 6. Age requirements There is no single nationwide age rule applied consistently across all of China. In reality, most Z Visa approvals tend to cap somewhere around the mid-50s, but how strictly this is applied varies by province and employer. Age is often more of a hiring preference than a legal rule. Kindergartens, for example, may prefer younger teachers, while international schools often view age as experience and are more flexible. Ironically, even ‘young’ and ‘older’ are subjective – some Chinese employers might deem 40 to be ‘too old’ to teach kindergartners! If you are at all concerned about age, it is best to raise this early with recruiters to avoid wasting time with the wrong job applications. At the end of the day, you should strive to find a school that appreciates your experience. https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/guide-teaching-english-china Requirements to teach in ChinaTeaching English jobs are competitive in China, and to teach legally in China, you'll have to meet a few qualifications:English proficiency: Passport from one of seven "native speaker" countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa). If you aren’t a native speaker, you’ll need to be a certified teacher in your home country with proof of your English proficiency (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL).Bachelor’s degreeCriminal background checkTeaching certificate: TEFL, CELTA, or teaching license from your home country.Authenticated documents: Bachelor's degrees, criminal background checks, and teaching certificates will need to be legalized and authenticated. This helps international employers recognize their authenticity. Be under the Chinese retirement age of 55 (women) or 60 (men) years old The qualifications for teaching abroad in China are strict, and teaching in China on a tourist or business visa is illegal and can lead to fines or deportation.   -- icnif77