British Council: Study UK Career Development Workshop for Chinese Students

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About the Workshop

The Study UK Career Development Workshop is designed to provide Chinese students currently studying at UK universities with up to date information about China’s job market, trends of industrial development, employer expectations, and the recruitment process that China-based employers usually follow for returning graduates. The workshop will also include UK job market information sharing and advice on looking for a job in the UK.

The main format of the workshops will be keynote speeches, panel discussions, and live Q&A sessions between the students and speakers. 

This is the only London workshop of this Study UK development series.

Speakers

The British Council, in partnership with LinkedIn China, has invited speakers who are senior managers and HR directors from leading international Chinese companies representing a diverse range of industries. Companies include:

• LinkedIn China
• MOVA TECH
• Xiaopeng Motors
• TCL
• ANTA
• Zhuimi
• GradLink

Speakers will also include alumni representatives who are developing their career in the UK.

Discussion topics

Topics of discussion will cover:

• Insights into China’s job market and current development trends
• Talents preferred by top employers in China
• Strengths and weaknesses of returning graduates in the job market
• Experience and skills development
• Process and conditions of recruitment
• Preparing for the job hunt and interviews

Essential information

This workshop will be delivered mainly in Mandarin.

Valid student ID will be required for entry to the venue.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the event start time to ensure that we can begin promptly. Attendees arriving after the start time may no longer be able to join the event.

About the British Council

The British Council supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. They uniquely combine the UK’s deep expertise in arts and culture, education and the English language, global presence and relationships in over 100 countries, unparalleled access to young people and influencers, and their creative sparkle.

The British Council works directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. They support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.

The British Council has been working with China since 1979.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments that would help you to make the most of the event please get in touch with careers.disability@ucl.ac.uk as soon as possible and at least two working days in advance.

Photographs will be taken during this event and may be used in UCL Careers and British Council social media, website, and promotional materials. If you do not wish to be photographed, please notify a member of the UCL Careers team on the day.