留学生中国就业 Working in China

如果你正在英国曼彻斯特大学学习，并计划在毕业后回到中国求职，本页面将为你提供中国就业市场的求职时间线、热门行业、以及其他求职建议，帮助你为未来做好准备。

If you’re studying at the University of Manchester and are considering returning to China after your course, this page outlines key recruitment timelines, in-demand sectors, and practical tips to help you prepare for your future career.

回国就业求职时间线 Graduate recruitment timelines in China

对于毕业回国的留学生，中国市场的毕业生招聘通常分为两个阶段，在毕业/就业前一年开始：

  • 秋季（前一年9月至12月）：大多数校招岗位在此期间发布并完成招聘；部分行业比9月提前开始，比如互联网大厂以及科技类企业。
  • 春季（当年3月至4月）：校招的补充招聘阶段，适用于未在秋季完成招聘的岗位。
  • 入职时间：通常在毕业当年夏季至9月之间。

Graduate recruitment in China typically follows two main cycles:

  • Autumn (September–December): Most graduate roles are advertised and filled during this period. Some companies are starting earlier (August or earlier), mainly tech companies.
  • Spring (March–April): A smaller wave of recruitment, often for roles that had not filled in autumn.
  • Onboarding: Usually takes place between summer and September of the graduation year.

求职渠道推荐 Where to look for jobs

以上平台可申请实习、校招与社招岗位。

The above platforms are suitable to identify internships, graduate level positions and experienced hire positions.

  • 实习僧 (MShare) 以实习和应届生校招岗位为主 Suitable for internships and graduate level positions.

一年制硕士生注意事项：由于英国授予硕士学位证书的时间通常在冬季，与部分中国企业的入职时间无法完美匹配。以下是常见的解决方案：

  • 毕业论文提交后（9月份之后）再开始投递下一年的校招岗位：部分企业只会为一年制硕士生在毕业当年开放校招，毕业后一年的秋季再入职（比如部分国企与基建行业公司）
  • 先以实习合同形式入职，待学位证书颁发后转为正式合同
  • 使用本科毕业证书入职（但薪资可能低于硕士毕业生水平）
  • 与企业协商延迟入职

更多信息可参阅 Jen Zhen 的博客文章。

Important note for Master’s (PGT) students: Chinese employers often require a degree certificate to sign a formal employment contract. Since UK PGT degrees are often awarded later in winter instead, a few workarounds can be explored:

  • Start applying one year later, from the year of graduation (the September after dissertation submission), especially for nationally owned companies (Energy/Utilities, Transport etc.)
  • Starting on an internship contract until your degree is awarded
  • Using your Bachelor’s degree to begin full-time work (may affect salary)
  • Delaying onboarding with employers who are flexible

More information on recruitment timelines and advice for PGTs can be found in this blog article by Jen Zhen.

社交媒体求职技巧 Using social media for your job search

微信 WeChat

微信是获取最新岗位信息的另一主要渠道，也可以拓展职场人脉。

  • 很多公司会通过微信公众号发布最新招聘信息、宣讲会通知、实习机会等。
  • 在参加线下或线上宣讲会后，企业通常会邀请学生加入微信群。群里会分享招聘流程、岗位信息、面试经验，甚至有时有HR直接答疑。
  • 情况合适时，微信也可以用于与HR或校友建立联系，了解岗位详情或行业信息。
  • 关注相关公众号，可以获取行业资讯与求职信息

WeChat is another major platform that can be used to access job vacancies in China, as well as networking with recruiters and other professionals:

  • Many companies regularly post job openings, internship opportunities, and campus recruitment events through their official WeChat accounts (公众号).
  • After attending online or in-person employer events, students are often invited to join WeChat group chats (微信群) where recruitment processes, job details, and interview tips are shared—sometimes even directly by recruiters.
  • When appropriate, WeChat can also be used to connect with HR professionals or alumni to learn more about specific roles or industries.
  • Following relevant WeChat accounts can help you stay informed about industry trends and job opportunities.

小红书 RED/Xiaohongshu

  • 很多用户会分享自己的秋招/春招经历、面试技巧、简历模板等内容。你可以通过关键词如“校招经验”、“面试分享”、“简历建议”等，并结合公司/行业关键词进行搜索。
  • 通过评论、私信或关注功能，与发布者建立联系，进行“coffee chat”或请教经验。适合进行轻量级的 networking（建立人脉），尤其是对初入职场者更友好或对市场营销、设计、初创公司等感兴趣的同学。
  • 请注意信息甄别，部分内容可能为广告或推广。

RED/Xiaohongshu is also increasingly used by graduates to explore job search experiences and build informal networks:

  • Many users share their experience of campus recruitment, interview tips, and potentially CV templates. You can search using keywords like “campus recruitment experience,” “interview tips,” or “CV advice,” along with company or sector keywords.
  • You can engage with other graduates through comments, direct messages, or follows to request a 'coffee chat'-style brief chat or informal advice. This is a beginner-friendly way to build your network.
  • Particularly useful for those interested in marketing and design roles, or working with start-ups.
  • Be mindful of content credibility—some posts may be promotional or sponsored content.

了解雇主需求 Understanding what employers are looking for

无论是在中国、英国，还是其他国家的就业市场，雇主普遍重视求职者的商业意识与岗位契合度。因此，在投递岗位、申请职位和准备面试的过程中，建议深入研究目标公司及其岗位职责，通过查阅公司官网、官方社交媒体及行业资讯，全面了解其业务方向与用人需求，从而在申请材料和面试中更有针对性地展现自身优势与岗位匹配度。

Across global job markets, either it’s in China, the UK, or other countries, employers consistently value candidates who are a good fit with the role they are recruiting for, and who demonstrate strong commercial awareness. Therefore, we recommend thorough research into the companies you’d like to work with, and the specific job responsibilities of the roles you are interested in. This might include reading the company’s official website, social media posts, and other relevant industry insights to better understand what the company is looking for.

通过我们团队的调研（包括麦肯锡技能报告）以及与雇主的访谈记录，我们发现中国雇主对英国留学生具备以下职场优势给予认可：

  • 批判性思维与跨学科整合能力：能够从多个角度分析问题，提出创新解决方案，适用于复杂项目与细分行业岗位。英国大学课程设置对本项能力尤其注重。
  • 英语能力与跨文化沟通技巧：尤其适用于“出海”业务或国际合作项目，展现全球视野。
  • 适应力强，具备解决问题的能力：在陌生的海外环境中学习和生活的经历，体现出独立性和应变能力。

Based on our research (including insights from the McKinsey Global Skills Report, as well as conversations with employers), Chinese employers particularly value the following strengths from UK returnees:

  • Critical thinking and synthesising from interdisciplinary knowledge: this allows you to see issues from multiple perspectives and come up with innovative solutions, especially relevant in complex projects or specialised roles. The UK course structure and assessment place heavy emphasis on cultivating this skill among our students.
  • English proficiency and cross-cultural communication: highly valued in roles working with international markets, or companies with a “going global” business strategy.
  • Resilience and problem solving: can be demonstrated through the experience of studying and living abroad independently.

此外，掌握以下技能也有助于提升竞争力：

  • 熟悉中国本土AI工具（如Kimi、豆包等）
  • 视频简历与短视频内容制作：在市场营销、社交媒体、创意行业中尤为受欢迎，能有效展示个人品牌。

Additional skills that can further enhance employability include:

  • Familiarity with Chinese AI tools (e.g. Kimi, Doubao etc.)
  • Video CVs and short-form content creation: increasingly popular in marketing, social media, and creative industries as a way to showcase personal branding.

我们如何支持你 How we can support you

曼彻斯特大学就业咨询团队 (Careers Service) 可以帮助你：

The Careers Service can help you:

  • Provide relevant information and 1-1 appointments to help you with career decisions, especially if you are deciding between China and/or the UK
  • Get advice on how to prepare job applications (CVs, for example) and online psychometric testing in English, and practice interview techniques to best articulate your skillsets in an English-speaking context
  • Explore how to get more experience with part-time jobs, short virtual internships and summer internships (for undergraduates) with platforms including CareerConnect and other vacancy platforms in the UK.
  • Connect with employers, alumni and professionals through events on CareerConnect
  • Explore options for working in the UK as well, including a data base for employers who sponsor work visas and series of workshops on UK job search, interview techniques and more!