If you're looking for a job in China and want to get the most out of your resume, this blog will show you how to write a Chinese CV. We'll take you through all the steps to create an engaging and professional document that will help get your foot in the door. 

You'll need some basic knowledge of Mandarin characters (or be willing to find someone who can translate for you), but otherwise, it's pretty straightforward! So grab yourself a cup of tea, and let's get started.

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Steps to Write a Chinese CV

Here are the steps to follow while writing a CV for a Chinese company.

1. Choose a Suitable Format: 

Please make a copy of any of the formats available, and it might as well be in word so you can edit and update it as needed. It's always good to have a few versions on hand with only the skills relevant to the type of job you are applying for at that time, i.e. if your abilities include Cantonese, then delete those sections from a CV going for a Mandarin-only role. 

1. Filling out the Structure: 

Fill out all sections with information about yourself or omit them if they don't apply, or just draw a line through them and write N/A. It would help if you tailored your CV to each company; every editor demands something different.

1. Personal Information: 

Start with your personal information, including name, PHS number, ID card #, address (make sure to write all this information in Chinese).

1. Education & Training:

Follow it up with either your educational qualifications or professional experience depending on whether you are a beginner or an experienced martial artist. 

It would be best to list both because it will make the owner think you aren't good enough for their school; one or the other is all they require to know you can fight (the former) or teach (the latter).

This goes by the following format:

a) Name of School 

b) Location of school 

c) Year started studying

d) Current Rank/Degree (if any)/Certificate 

e) Awards and Honours during the learning period (if any).

1. Professional Experience: 

Include any teaching training courses you have completed, i.e. if you attended RCCC, then include it. You should also note down any other qualifications or special skills helpful to your profession, such as first aid certificates if applying as an instructor. 

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If you are experienced at coaching children, then state that under Experience with Children; if nothing applies, simply write N/A. The following is what I use when applying for jobs here (remember this is only used by teachers who want to work alone):

Skills required to perform job duties at the company: list all of the skills required for the job you are applying for. These are usually technical terms, so be sure to explain them in English if you aren't sure what they mean.

1. Name of skill 

b) Skill level (beginner, intermediate or expert) Note that some places require expert level experience even for beginner-level positions 

c) How long it took you to learn this skill/how long you've been using it.

d) Why this particular company should hire you based on your ability to perform said task. Again, this is optional, but most places expect at least a little explanation as to why you can do something and write "I am able to do this task because of my experience gained from other jobs" here.

Optional: 

Include a photograph of yourself in the top right-hand corner, preferably not too casual or offensive looking, and you should keep it small enough that it fits nicely within the margins of the rest of your cv. Your picture should be taken from above so that your facial features can be seen clearly. If you don't have a photo, then omit this section.

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Double-check: 

Proofread carefully before sending your application! Also, check the company website to confirm if you need to include an introduction letter (most websites will give instructions) and whether you need to have photographs (some companies provide a separate email to send images if required). If you are applying by post, follow the company's instructions as they receive many applications and only comment on instructions if they are not clear.

How to apply: 

Once you have a job offer, send your CV via email as a doc, Docx, or RTF file formatted in A4 paper. If they ask for a word document then attach it as something else and file it under the name of your country so that they can download it easily without hassle. If they want attachments, then send them as plain text with no formatting. 

Do not include an image of your handwriting on the application - you will be viewed as unprofessional.