Schools increasingly value teachers who can navigate cross-cultural environments. Demonstrating flexibility, language learning efforts (e.g., basic Mandarin), and understanding of Chinese educational norms can enhance employability.

The market is expanding beyond just English teaching, with growing demand in ‌STEM subjects, business, and vocational training‌. Candidates should highlight ‌subject-specific expertise‌ (e.g., math, science) or ‌industry experience‌ (e.g., business, IT) to stand out. For example, a background in engineering or computer science can open doors to technical training roles.