#8 Coaching multinational companies in China with Jamie Dixon

06/12/20 • 24 min

Jamie Dixon has been living in China for 13 years. From teaching English at first he is now successfully coaching managers of multinational companies all over the country. In this episode he gives clear insights on how life in the training industry looks like and what it takes to succeed in this highly competitive environment.

Topics covered in 24min:

1. What are multinational companies struggling with in China?

2. Why is there a need for training?

3. How does the job market for coaches and trainers look like?

4. Pros and Cons of working in the training industry.

5. Jamie's top 3 factors to succeed in China.

Get Jamie's book "Shaping Paths - How to Design and Deliver PRACTICAL Training" on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NKGC788

Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiedixon/

Topics covered in 24min:

1. What are multinational companies struggling with in China?

2. Why is there a need for training?

3. How does the job market for coaches and trainers look like?

4. Pros and Cons of working in the training industry.

5. Jamie's top 3 factors to succeed in China.

Get Jamie's book "Shaping Paths - How to Design and Deliver PRACTICAL Training" on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NKGC788

Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiedixon/

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#7 How to tackle Finance & Administration in China

Florian is an expert in finance and administration in China. Starting his China career on a scholarship program by the German government, he quickly gathered invaluable work experience in international companies in several Chinese cities. Now he is finance director in Nanjing and shares his take on corporate administration, finance and regulatory affairs with you.

Topics covered:

The impact of scholarship programs on your career
How to manage a career transition successfully
The biggest challenges in Chinese corporate finance and administration
Personal challenges as an interface between two countries
Why is a career in China attractive?
Advice for your career development

Connect with Florian on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/florian-hobelsberger-霍夫安-6917474/

Get Florian's book on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.de/Financial-Trade-Administrative-Management-China-ebook/dp/B07SN5DTPW/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&dchild=1&keywords=florian+hobelsberger&qid=1591516694&sr=8-1

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#9 Working in e-commerce in China with Dr. Renata Thiébaut

Renata is originally from Brazil and has been working in China for 15 years. Working with leading e-commerce giants such as Alibaba and bringing western brands to China made her an expert in this field. In this episode she shares her insights in the job market and gives practical advice how to succeed in this booming business. What's covered in 15 min: The best opportunities within e-commerce What are necessary skills to find a job? Where to find the best job offers? Downsides and perks of working in e-commerce How can foreigners add value in China Connect with Renata on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renatathiebaut/