Asia
Asia

Advice
- GoinGlobal - worldwide country guides covering everything from job search resources and CV guidelines, to cultural advice and visa information
- GradLink - vacancies, graduate profiles, employer contacts and advice for China, ASEAN, India and Bangladesh
- TARGETjobs - country profiles covering language requirements, where you can work, job hunting tips, application methods and visa basics
- Prospects – country profiles
Finding Jobs
Use the following resources to find advertised vacancies.
East Asia:
- GoinGlobal – search for jobs and internships
- Lockin China – jobs for graduates and students returning home to China for work, includes vacancies specifically targeted at Newcastle University students/graduates
- GradLink China – graduate jobs
- LinkedIn jobs – search for opportunities across Asia
- Zhaopin – jobs in China
- 51job – jobs in China
- Yingjiesheng – jobs in China, exclusively for new graduates
- CPjobs.com – vacancies in Hong Kong
- Careerjet – jobs in Hong Kong
- NewChinaCareer – focuses on bilingual opportunities
- Monster – vacancies
- CareerForumNetwork – jobs for Japanese-English bilinguals
- Career Engine – bilingual opportunities in Japan
South East Asia:
- GoinGlobal – search for jobs and internships
- GradLink ASEAN – graduate jobs
- LinkedIn jobs - search for opportunities across Asia
- Graduan – graduate jobs and internships in Malaysia
- gradmalaysia – internships, graduate jobs and advice
- Careerjet Malaysia – jobs board
- Jora – jobs in Malaysia
- Job Street – jobs in Malaysia
- Grad Singapore – internships, graduate jobs and advice
- Singapore Government Careers@Gov – recruitment site for the public sector
- Job Central – vacancies in Singapore
- InternSG – internships in Singapore
- Adzuna – vacancies in Singapore
South Asia:
- GoinGlobal – search for jobs and internships
- GradLink India – graduate jobs
- GradLink Bangladesh – graduate jobs
- LinkedIn jobs – search for opportunities across Asia
- Shine – search for jobs in India by job type, location or level of experience
- FreshersWorld – business, IT, government and research jobs in India, aimed at new graduates
- Placement India - jobs board
- Jooble – India jobs search engine
- Monster – jobs in India
- Nakuri.com – jobs in India
- Observer Jobs – job search for Sri Lanka
- Adzuna – vacancies in India
North Asia:
- GoinGlobal – search for jobs and internships
- LinkedIn jobs – search for opportunities across Asia
- Headhunter – jobs in Russia
- Careerjet – jobs in Russia
- Adzuna – vacancies in Russia
Finding Companies
Not all jobs are advertised. You could also approach organisations or find work through networking in the industry.
Find organisations that interest you and get in touch, always with a named contact. Be specific about why you are writing to them and what you’re looking for.
Show your enthusiasm for the sector and highlight any relevant skills. Don’t give up if you don’t get a reply – follow up with a phone call or email to show that you’re keen.
Try the following sites to find companies to approach:
General:
- GoinGlobal - search under ‘employer directory’ and in the ‘professional and personal networking section’ in the individual country guides
- LinkedIn Find Alumni tool - see where Newcastle University graduates are working for inspiration
- Chambers of Commerce - search for Chambers of Commerce between the UK and other countries. They often include jobs and lists of member companies on their website
East Asia:
- Lockin China - lists 'Top Chinese Employers'
- China-Britain Business Council - also includes a member directory of companies in both the UK and China
- China Daily Europe: Business - news on industry, markets and companies in China
- Universum - lists and ranks employers by sector
- Ekatsu.com - advertises UK based careers events for roles in Japan, aimed at English-Japanese bilinguals
South East Asia:
- Graduan - graduate employers in Malaysia
- gradmalaysia - list of graduate employers
- Malaysia's 100 leading graduate employers
- EDB Singapore - list of employers, industry information, news and resources
- Singapore's 100 leading graduate employers
South Asia:
- UK India Business Council - up-to-date information on market trends, emerging sectors and directory of members
- Universum - lists top employers in India
- Fundoodata – directory of companies in India in a wide range of sectors