Recruiting in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan: the guide
The firms in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Taipei, Mandarin and Cantonese expectations, campus seasons and fixed deadlines, recent changes in the market, and work permits in general terms.
Facts checked against sources onWhat strong candidates can do
- Know which firms have offices in each city and which languages they expect
- Understand the campus seasons and the firms' own deadlines
- Know the recent changes in the market and the work-permit routes to ask about
Common questions
What does the guide to recruiting in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan cover?
It covers the firms in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Taipei, Mandarin and Cantonese expectations, campus seasons and fixed deadlines, recent changes in the market, and work permits in general terms.
When do firms hire in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan?
It depends on the firm, the office, and whether you are a student or an experienced hire, and dates change from year to year. The lessons listed below explain the usual pattern in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan and where to check each firm's current dates.
What is different about interviews in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan?
Offices often expect Mandarin or Cantonese, campus seasons come with fixed deadlines set by each firm, and the market has changed recently, so check each office before you plan.
In the full guide
- The firms, the languages, and how hiring worksOffices by city, language requirements, the recruiting calendar, and entry titles.
- Recent changes, work permits, and preparationWhat changed in the market since 2023, work permits in general terms, case themes, and a preparation list.
Then practise on cases set in the region: Practice cases: Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
The full lessons, worked examples, drills and a case simulator with automated feedback are in the platform. Open the full lessons: Recruiting in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan or try the case simulator. No sign-up is needed to start.
Build your plan for Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
Your plan uses this region's recruiting season and case formats, counted down to your interview date.