Overseas Experiences Boosts Your Employability
Globalization has reached every corner of our lives. All around us, businesses, politics and education are becoming more internationally minded every day, and the people with meaningful international experiences are becoming increasingly valuable. Researches have consistently shown that international working experiences have a very positive impact on one’s employability. The Erasmus Impact Study found that about 70% of employers grant more responsibility to candidates with international working experiences.
Problem Solving Skills
Living and working in China is no easy feat, especially in the early days. You have to get used to new ways of communication, new types of social and professional relationships, and new surroundings to navigate yourself through.
With great challenge comes greater personal growth. All of these problems that you overcome make you a better problem solver and a stronger person. After their experiences in China, most of the teachers reported that they become more patient, understanding, confident, and able to tackle whatever challenge came their way. NACE Statistics found that over 90% of employers regard problem-solving skills as one of the top qualities when looking for an employee.
International Perspective
The relationship between China and South Africa is at its strongest ever, both in politics and trades. This requires a large number of people with an in-depth understanding of both sides of the aisle. These in-depth understandings can only be mastered by living and working in those environments for long periods, and those who have these understandings are highly valued and in short supply.
Chinese Language - Mandarin
Mandarin is the most commonly spoken language on the planet. While most Mandarin speakers are in China, there are large communities across the world, such as in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
China is the biggest trading partner of South Africa, and knowing how to speak Mandarin will always help you stand out in a job application.
Mandarin is very difficult to learn. However, by working and living in China, you will be able to learn the language fairly quickly.