In a country with 1.3 billion people, you might think that there are many opportunities for students to find their dream job in China. In fact, it is difficult to find the best jobs for students in China because of the large population and high competition from other graduates. 

However, if you know where to look and how to apply for these positions, then you can have a great career working as an expat in Beijing or Shanghai! Here are 9  best jobs for students in China:

1. English teacher

Teaching is an easy job for students to get in China, especially English teaching. It's also the most popular one in China according to the research conducted by Danwei. The average salary of Chinese English teachers is around 12,000 Yuan per month. So, if you are a newly graduate or still studying, then applying for a position as an English teacher in any primary to middle school can be a good opportunity for you to kick start your career.

2. SAP Consultant

SAP is the most popular enterprise software, so it will help you improve your career prospects if you can work as a SAP consultant. It's an ideal job for students who majored in IT or engineering, especially those who have been working before graduation. However, keep in mind that this is a challenging and rewarding job that requires long hours of work including night shifts and weekends. The salary range starts from 50,000 Yuan per year for entry-level consultants, but experienced ones might make more than 100,000 Yuan per month.

3. Yoga Teacher

Yoga is getting very popular among people all over the world recently due to its health benefits. If you know yoga well and have a yoga teacher training certificate, you can teach yoga to make money while residing in China, along with completing your studies. You don't need too much experience in this field, but you must be patient enough to give instructions to people from different backgrounds. The pay is not that high, only around 2,000 Yuan per hour for each class.

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4. Radio DJ

Every local radio station in China will also need English DJs to introduce the latest news and events while interviewing famous personalities. That's why it is also rated as one of the best jobs for students who want to work as an expat in China. The salary might be higher than those working in a local radio station because the companies want to hire the ones who have more global knowledge and better communication skills.

5. Web Copywriter

If you are good at writing both Chinese and English, web copywriting is another career option you might consider thanks to its better pay compared with other part-time jobs students can find online. The average salary of web copywriters ranges from 10,000 yuan to 20,000 yuan.

6. Product Manager

In the past, being a product manager was only a dream job for students because it required a lot of experience. However, now you can find similar jobs like "applications manager" or "in-house applications manager" which are easier to get.

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7. Photographer

If you are good at photography and have your own camera, why not try professional photography after graduation? There are lots of opportunities to be found in China thanks to its booming online industry since the 2010s. It's easy for beginners to get work due to low requirements about working experience and academic background compared with other careers in this field.

8. Interpreter

Demand for interpreters all over the world is increasing thanks to globalization while supply is decreasing due to rapid development of technology. More and more countries need to use interpreters when they do business with each other. If you have a good command of two or more languages, interpretation is an excellent career option for you to consider.

9. English editor

English editing work seems simple, but the truth is that it requires high accuracy because any mistake might lead readers to wrong conclusions about the content they are reading. 

Many famous online media companies in China offer attractive jobs for English editors due to higher efficiency compared with their foreign counterparts thanks to cheaper labor costs at home plus lower error rates thanks to strict requirements on every team member's academic background and professional experience.

Conclusion

As you can see, there are lots of opportunities for graduates seeking jobs in China especially if they know how to use the Internet properly. 

It still depends on individual academic background and language skills whether they can find a rewarding career in China right after graduation or not. 

As long as you have something special about your personality or experiences which is valuable to companies, you will be able to get a high-paying job even without a degree from famous schools.