{"id":3486,"date":"2021-06-30T03:19:29","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T19:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/Can-You-Get-A-Job-In-China-Without-A-Degree"},"modified":"2024-09-11T13:42:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T05:42:12","slug":"job-in-china-without-a-degree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/job-in-china-without-a-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Get A Job In China Without A Degree"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s not uncommon for people in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/jobs?type=marketing\">first-world countries<\/a> to think that if you have a degree, you&#8217;ll have a job for life. Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is that your degree does not guarantee you a job. If you&#8217;re looking for a job abroad, then you may find yourself out of luck if you don&#8217;t have a degree.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-17742\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/06\/20240911053334139-440x293.jpg?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"Can You Get A Job In China Without A Degree\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/06\/20240911053334139-440x293.jpg 440w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/06\/20240911053334139-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/06\/20240911053334139-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/06\/20240911053334139-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/06\/20240911053334139-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/06\/20240911053334139-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/job-in-china-without-a-degree\/#Explore_Job_in_China_Without_A_Degree\" title=\"Explore Job in China Without A Degree\">Explore Job in China Without A Degree<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/job-in-china-without-a-degree\/#Healthcare_jobs\" title=\"Healthcare jobs\">Healthcare jobs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/job-in-china-without-a-degree\/#Construction_jobs\" title=\"Construction jobs\">Construction jobs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/job-in-china-without-a-degree\/#Sales_jobs\" title=\"Sales jobs\">Sales jobs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_Job_in_China_Without_A_Degree\"><\/span>Explore Job in China Without A Degree<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But what about China? The Chinese government is so focused on creating <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/jobs\/\" title=\"View all posts in jobs\" >jobs<\/a> that it&#8217;s actually made it easier for people without degrees to get jobs. The Chinese government has recently relaxed the rules about hiring people without a degree so that employers can hire people based on their personality and work ethic.<\/p>\n<p>So if you&#8217;re looking for a job in China, you have a better chance than you do in many other countries.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s an infographic that shows the percentage of people in various countries who have a degree:<\/p>\n<p>China&#8217;s focus on job creation and the easing of rules for people without degrees is a great thing for <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/foreign\/\" title=\"View all posts in foreign\" >foreign<\/a> workers. It means that you have a much better chance of getting a job in China than you do in most other countries.<\/p>\n<p>China has laid much emphasis on education. And the current school system has produced numerous graduates who have no <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/market\/\" title=\"View all posts in market\" >market<\/a>able skills but are confident that they are entitled to good office jobs. However, in China, the job market is not only <a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.cambridge.org\/dictionary\/english\/geared\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">geared<\/a> toward graduates; non-graduates also have a number of <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/opportunities\/\" title=\"View all posts in opportunities\">opportunities<\/a>. A high school diploma or a middle college diploma will allow you to work in China, even without a degree.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, according to a study by the Harvard Graduate School of Education, they concluded that the society has put too much emphasis on only one pathway to success. And with the rising college costs, it is about time that we consider alternatives and become a more Education is good, but then again you do not have to have a bachelor\u2019s degree to achieve a good pay and job security. There are many other jobs available for you to work in China without a degree, some may require an associate degree or less, including jobs in <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/health\/\" title=\"View all posts in health\">health<\/a>care, sales, construction, sales and more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthcare_jobs\"><\/span><strong>Healthcare jobs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/nursing\/\" title=\"View all posts in Nursing\">Nursing<\/a> is just one of the fields that don\u2019t require a bachelor\u2019s degree. This area is fast growing, and it has the highest number of job openings annually. To work as a nurse in China, it is necessary to attain a nursing license, complete an internship, pass the NCLEX, and be fluent in English. In addition, a nurse must also be proficient in Mandarin. But with so many expats in China and <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/international\/\" title=\"View all posts in international\">international<\/a> organizations and schools, you can be a nurse working in schools, institutions, home <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/healthcare\/\" title=\"View all posts in healthcare\">healthcare<\/a> facilities, nursing healthcare facilities and doctors\u2019 offices.<\/p>\n<p>Some other healthcare jobs that require only an associate degree include dental hygienist, radiologic technician, respiratory therapist, physical therapist assistant, and medical laboratory technician.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Construction_jobs\"><\/span><strong>Construction jobs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order to meet the need of the construction sector, there is no shortage of qualified workers. Factories are short of staff despite the fact that employees&#8217; wages and <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/benefits\/\" title=\"View all posts in benefits\">benefits<\/a> have been increased. Most of the recent graduates in China would rather be unemployed than do such manual labor jobs that they consider beneath them. It is a good starting point for foreigners; with time, you can make enough money and pay for your degree as you keep working Such jobs only require high school diploma or its equivalent, and on-job or vocational training. Basically, by choosing a career that you can learn by on-job training, you can earn as you learn. Currently, the job market focuses more on<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-17743\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/06\/20240911053417278-440x253.jpg?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"Can You Get A Job In China Without A Degree\" width=\"795\" height=\"457\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/06\/20240911053417278-440x253.jpg 440w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/06\/20240911053417278-1024x588.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/06\/20240911053417278-220x126.jpg 220w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/06\/20240911053417278-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/06\/20240911053417278-1536x883.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/06\/20240911053417278-2048x1177.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sales_jobs\"><\/span><strong>Sales jobs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are plenty of manufacturing companies in China who are willing to hire foreigners in sales and <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/business\/\" title=\"View all posts in business\">business<\/a> development roles without necessarily having a degree. Ideally, sales positions do not require anything more than high school diploma; it&#8217;s all about your personality, attitude, skills It is a matter of experience and understanding of business culture. In this case how well do you understand Chinese business ethics and culture? If it is pushing the product in the international market, can you effectively communicate, do you have strong critical thinking skills and<\/p>\n<p>There are many other career options such as getting a job as a real estate agent, beautician, working in beauty salons, security guards, working as drivers and so many other opportunities to work without a degree.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s not uncommon for people in first-world countries to think that if you have a degree, you&#8217;ll have a job for life. 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