Asia-Pacific
Regional information
The following resources are useful when researching a wide range of countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Going Global has country profiles and employer directories for some Asia-Pacific countries.
- Check out the Careers Services' Careers Catalogue for print and electronic resources for this region.
- Financial Times international business insight for Asia-Pacific provides an overview of the business markets in these regions.
- Nikkei.com has current news from the Asia-Pacific region including company information.
- The University of Strathclyde's Graduate Jobsearch database has general Asia-Pacific job search information and some country specific sections. There is also a Australia/Oceania section.
- The Careers Group London's International Jobonline has international vacancies.
- Search the Careers Tagged database from The Careers Group, University of London for online resources for many Asia-Pacific countries.
- British embassies in Asia-Pacific could be a source of information. The Asia-Pacific countries' Embassy/Consultate/High Commission in the UK may have details of trade links, media sources, associations and professional bodies.
- The Chambers of Commerce can also offer potential leads of companies that could have vacancies or could be approached speculatively. The British Chambers of Commerce website lists international chambers of commerce both based in the UK and internationally. International trade associations are another source of potential employers.
- The UK Trade & Investment government department may have details of links between the UK and other countries.
- Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry includes several from the Asia-Pacific region.
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a group of countries who are working together to support economic growth in the region.
- Browse the Kompass Online Directory, a business to business directory. You can search by type of business and country/continent.
- UK government Department for International Development has a project search including some in the Asia-Pacific region. There is also a page Where we work which has sections on a few countries in the region.
- Directory of Development Organisations has downloadable guides to many Asia-Pacific countries.
- Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) works in some Asia-Pacific countries.
- Legal500 has an Asia Pacific section listing law firms in the region.
- Infobel has some Asia-Pacific countries' telephone directories that could be searched by location and type of employer.
- MBendi is a website which has extensive listings of companies and organisations in the Asia-Pacific region. It also has information about economic growth and industries.
- Jobstreet.com has vacancies for Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, India, China, Japan and Hong Kong.
- International Association of Universities has a list of member institutions in many Asia-Pacific countries. It might be worth looking for Careers Services webpages for these universities. They may have details of vacancies locally or suggestions of how to find work.
- Postgradasia.com has a course search (including by country); advice and resources; scholarships and funding information for postgraduate study in Asian countries.
- Scholarships Board contains details of international scholarships. It can be browsed by country (with several in the Asia Pacific region) and field of study.
Country specific information
The following countries have been chosen on the basis of international student numbers at the University of Bristol and/or countries known to be of interest to University of Bristol students and graduates. The regional information sources above will also be useful for these countries.
- Australia
- Brunei
- China
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Malaysia
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Australia
Many of the resources in the regional section above will be useful. Here are some specific websites for Australia.
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- Graduate Prospects has a country profile for Australia with sections on the job market; applying for jobs; vacancy sources; visas and immigration advice and postgraduate study.
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- Starting your career in Australia - NASES guide for international students. Includes key facts about current trends and jobs, advice about seeking employment, hints and tips for making a successful application, and helpful information sources. Also contains a CV/resume.
- Going Global has a profile for Australia which includes job hunting resources, industry specific information such as professional organizations and networking groups, CV/application guidelines, and interviewing and cultural advice.
- The Careers Group London's International Jobonline has international vacancies.
- Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC) - covers all aspects of working in Australia including visas.
- Australian JobSearch is a vacancy listing provided by the Australian government for Australians and migrant workers. Job seekers can set up their profile and search for vacancies matching their skills and experience. The database can be searched by state and industry.
- Australian Business is an organisation for companies in the UK with Australian and New Zealand interests.
- The Australian British Chamber of Commerce supports trade between the two countries and organises corporate events.
- Directory of Development Organisations - Australia.
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- The Study in Australia website from the Australian Government offers advice on studying in Australia. It contains information about courses, institutions, study and living costs, the application process, visa requirements, etc.
- The Australian Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) is the official Australian Government website that lists all Australian education providers to offer courses to people studying in Australia on student visas and the courses offered.
- The Good Universities Guide - database of courses at all levels, info on universities, campuses, ratings, scholarship information and information for international students.
- IDP Education Australia - is an international student placement provider and gives advice on studying, scholarships and finding accomodation in Australia.
- Studies in Australia - guide for international students.
- Study Options - free advice and guidance service for students seeking to study in Australia/New Zealand.
- There are some Australian universities in the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
Brunei
Many of the resources in the regional section above will be useful. Here are some specific websites for Brunei.
- The Careers Group London's International Jobonline has international vacancies.
- National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Brunei Darussalam is working to develop trade in Brunei.
- Directory of Development Organisations - Brunei.
- There is a Brunei university in the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
China
Many of the resources in the regional section above will be useful. Here are some specific websites for China.
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- Graduate Prospects has a country profile for China with sections on the job market; applying for jobs; vacancy sources; visas and immigration advice and postgraduate study.
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- Job hunting in China for Chinese students - leaflet published by University of Bath Careers Advisory Service
- Job hunting in China - a presentation produced by the AGCAS Internationalisation Task Group for careers advisers to give to Chinese international students looking for work in China following studying in the UK. It should help you gain an understanding of the employment market in China, including how to market yourself and identify sources for job hunting.
- Starting your career in China - NASES guide for international students. Includes key facts about current trends and jobs, advice about seeking employment, hints and tips for making a successful application, and helpful information sources. Also contains a CV/resume.
- Going Global has a profile for China which includes job hunting resources, industry specific information such as professional organizations and networking groups, CV/application guidelines, and interviewing and cultural advice.
- The Careers Group London's International Jobonline has international vacancies.
- British Chamber of Commerce in China - run events, post vacancies and may provide contacts.
- Directory of Development Organisations - China.
- UK China Graduate work experience programme - this enables Chinese graduates to do work placements in British companies and also British graduates to live and work in China.
- Grad China - website run by Targetjobs, with jobs and careers advice (in Chinese only).
- Zhaopin - job site, mostly Chinese, but with some English.
- TurtleJob.Com - a free service for Chinese Students. Turtlejob is a UK company based in Beijing and dedicated to the employment of Chinese Overseas Students or "turtles."
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- China Education & Research Network - a list of China's universities and colleges admitting international students.
- Great Britain - China Centre - information on studying in China and Chinese language courses.
- The Study China Programme is a government-funded 17-day study programme in China open to full-time undergraduates. The programme includes an intensive course in the Chinese language and to the opportunity to experience Chinese culture. There is also a option that includes an internship as well as language study.
Hong Kong
Many of the resources in the regional section above will be useful. Here are some specific sites for Hong Kong.
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- Graduate Prospects has a country profile for Hong Kong with sections on the job market; applying for jobs; vacancy sources; visas and immigration advice and postgraduate study.
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- Starting your career in Hong Kong - NASES guide for international students. Includes key facts about current trends and jobs, advice about seeking employment, hints and tips for making a successful application, and helpful information sources. Also contains a CV/resume.
- Going Global has a profile for Hong Kong which includes job hunting resources, industry specific information such as professional organizations and networking groups, CV/application guidelines, and interviewing and cultural advice.
- The Careers Group London's International Jobonline has international vacancies.
- Hong Kong's 100 leading graduate employers.
- GovHK is the one-stop portal of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. It has extensive information about employment in Hong Kong and includes the Interactive Employment Service of the Labour Department which advertises jobs within the government. It also has a business and trade section and a section for non-residents which covers working and studying in Hong Kong.
- Guide to job hunting (PDF) produced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Labour Department.
- Federation of Hong Kong Industries promotes the interests of Hong Kong businesses and has a members directory available to members free of charge and non-members (for a charge).
- Hong Kong Trade Development Council - business news and sector information for Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region.
- British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong runs events and advertises vacancies.
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- Hong Kong Education Bureau provides information about education at all levels including a list of higher education insitutions under 'post secondary education'.
- Postgraduate studies in Hong Kong provides information about seven universities in Hong Kong that offer postgraduate courses.
- There are some Hong Kong universities in the Association of Commonwealth Universities
Japan
Many of the resources in the regional section above will be useful. Here are some specific sites for Japan.
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- Graduate Prospects has a country profile for Japan with sections on the job market; applying for jobs; vacancy sources; visas and immigration advice and postgraduate study.
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- Starting your career in Japan - NASES guide for international students. Includes key facts about current trends and jobs, advice about seeking employment, hints and tips for making a successful application, and helpful information sources. Also contains a CV/resume.
- Going Global has a profile for Japan which includes job hunting resources, industry specific information such as professional organizations and networking groups, CV/application guidelines, and interviewing and cultural advice.
- The Careers Group London's International Jobonline has international vacancies.
- Contact details for the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan are on the British Chambers of Commerce website.
- Directory of Development Organisations - Japan.
- JET (Japan Exchange & Teaching) Programme provides short term English teaching opportunities run by the Japanese government.
- Careerforum is a career portal for Japanese-English bilingual students. Includes companies recruiting in Japan.
- JAC Recruitment - job vacancies and careers fairs for native Japanese speakers and Japanese speaking candidates in the United Kingdom and Europe. This recruitment agency now also finds work in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Thailand.
- Vulcanus in Japan - 8 month work placements for engineering/science EU students plus four months language study.
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- Japan Student Services Organisation (JASSO) - includes database of university courses, scholarships and background information on study in Japan.
- The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation aims to support links between Britain and Japan. Includes Daiwa scholarships for 19 months of language study, work placement and homestay in Japan.
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science offers postdoctoral fellowships and awards for Japanese scientists to study in Japan and abroad.
- Japanese Government MEXT scholarships - for postgraduate research and taught study in Japan.
- Canon Foundation (charitable foundation) offers fellowships to European researchers usually at Doctoral level or higher to conduct research in Japan. It also offers Japanese researchers the option to come to Europe.
- Toshiba Fellowship Programme - postdoctoral fellowships for Toshiba's R&D centre in Japan.
Kazakhstan
Many of the resources in the regional section above will be useful. Here are some specific sites for Kazakhstan.
- The Careers Group London's International Jobonline has international vacancies.
- Kazakh-British Chamber of Commerce is working to develop trade between Kazakhstan and Britain.
- Electronic government of the Republic of Kazakhstan includes information about the government; economic development and a vacancy search. The vacancies are mostly within the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection.
- Directory of Development Organisations - Kazakhstan.
- Jobsmarket.ru provides job vacancy details for Russia, Belarus, the Ukraine and Kazakhstan. The website also contains news about employment and statistics. (In Russian only)
Malaysia
Many of the resources in the regional section above will be useful. Here are some specific sites for Malaysia.
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- Graduate Prospects has a country profile for Malaysia with sections on the job market; applying for jobs; vacancy sources; visas and immigration advice and postgraduate study.
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- Starting your career in Malaysia - NASES guide for international students. Includes key facts about current trends and jobs, advice about seeking employment, hints and tips for making a successful application, and helpful information sources. Also contains a CV/resume.
- Going Global has an employer directory for Malaysia.
- The Careers Group London's International Jobonline has international vacancies.
- British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce may be a source of contacts and networking opportunities.
- Graduan - jobs and employment for Malaysian graduates.
- Malaysia's 100 leading graduate employers
- Gradmalaysia.com - careers advice; information about job sectors and vacancies.
- With AGCAS PMI-2 funding, the University of the West of England produced the UK/Malaysia GradLink aimed at connecting Malaysian students studying across the UK with opportunities in Malaysia. This website has a jobs feed from JobStreet.com.
- Malaysian job and employment websites from Taylor's University, Malaysia (PDF, 7.75 MB).
- Directory of Development Organisations - Malaysia.
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- StudyMalaysia.com information on studying in Malaysia sponsored by several Malaysian universities.
- There are some Malaysian universities in the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
New Zealand
Many of the resources in the regional section above will be useful. Here are some specific sites for New Zealand.
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- Graduate Prospects has a country profile for New Zealand with sections on the job market; applying for jobs; vacancy sources; visas and immigration advice and postgraduate study.
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- Going Global has a profile for New Zealand which includes job hunting resources, industry specific information such as professional organizations and networking groups, CV/application guidelines, and interviewing and cultural advice.
- The Careers Group London's International Jobonline has international vacancies.
- Immigration New Zealand New Zealand government website providing information for job seekers and employers about immigration issues.
- Careers New Zealand careers advice website from the New Zealand government. Includes a jobs database; information about the labour market situation and the skills shortage list.
- Jobs.govt.nz New Zealand government job search site for the public sector.
- Business.gov.net New Zealand Government website providing support for small and medium-sized businesses.
- The Working in New Zealand website has information about immigration and vacancy details.
- The British New Zealand Business Association may be a source of contacts and networking opportunities.
- Directory of Development Organisations - New Zealand.
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- There are some New Zealand universities in the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
- New Zealand Education - Information on educational system, institutions, visas and permits and more.
- Study Options - free advice and guidance service for students seeking to study in Australia/New Zealand.
Singapore
Many of the resources in the regional section above will be useful. Here are some specific sites for Singapore.
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- Graduate Prospects has a country profile for Singapore with sections on the job market; applying for jobs; vacancy sources; visas and immigration advice and postgraduate study.
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- Starting your career in Singapore - NASES guide for international students. Includes key facts about current trends and jobs, advice about seeking employment, hints and tips for making a successful application, and helpful information sources. Also contains a CV/resume.
- Going Global has a profile for Singapore which includes job hunting resources, industry specific information such as professional organizations and networking groups, CV/application guidelines, and interviewing and cultural advice.
- The Careers Group London's International Jobonline has international vacancies.
- The Singapore Government's eCitizen website has information about employment and getting a job including the JobsNet database (under Citizens & Residents) and a section for Non-Residents (including information on working and studying in Singapore).
- Gradsingapore.com - careers advice; career sector information; employer profiles; jobs.
- Singapore's 100 Leading Graduate Employers
- British Chamber of Commerce Singapore - may be a source of contacts and networking opportunities.
- Association of Small and Medium Enterprises supports these organisations in Singapore.
- Directory of Development Organisations - Singapore.
- Contact Singapore - lots of information on working or studying in Singapore.
- Taylor's University, Malaysia (PDF, 7.75 MB) - Singaporean job and employment websites.
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- Ministry of Education Singapore - includes a list of universities.
- Singapore Education - website from the Government of Singapore including a section on studying abroad in Singapore.
- There are some Singapore universities in the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
South Korea
Many of the resources in the regional section above will be useful. Here are some specific sites for South Korea.
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- Graduate Prospects has a country profile for South Korea with sections on the job market; applying for jobs; vacancy sources; visas and immigration advice and postgraduate study.
- Going Global has a profile for South Korea which includes job hunting resources, industry specific information such as professional organizations and networking groups, CV/application guidelines, and interviewing and cultural advice.
- The Careers Group London's International Jobonline has international vacancies.
- Details of the Anyang Chamber of Commerce & Industry are on the British Chamber of Commerce website.
- Let's TaLK is a South Korean government sponsored scheme lasting either 6 months or 1 year for undergraduates and graduates to teach after-school English classes for 15 hours per week at elementary schools.
- English Program in Korea (EPIK) is a South Korean government run scheme for native English speakers to work as English Language instructors in Korean primary and secondary schools.
- Directory of Development Organisations - South Korea.
- Study in Korea website from the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology gives advice about studying in South Korea.
Taiwan
Many of the resources in the regional section above will be useful. Here are some specific sites for Taiwan.
- Graduate Prospects has a country profile for Taiwan with sections on the job market; applying for jobs; vacancy sources; visas and immigration advice and postgraduate study.
- Starting your career in Taiwan - NASES guide for international students. Includes key facts about current trends and jobs, advice about seeking employment, hints and tips for making a successful application, and helpful information sources. Also contains a CV/resume.
- The Careers Group London's International Jobonline has international vacancies.
- Details of the British Trade and Cultural Office in Taiwan are on the British Chamber of Commerce website.
- There is also the British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei.
- Directory of Development Organisations - Chinese Taipei/Taiwan.
- Study in Taiwan - has a course and scholarship search engine and information about studying in Taiwan.
Thailand
Many of the resources in the regional section above will be useful. Here are some specific sites for Thailand.
- Graduate Prospects has a country profile for Thailand with sections on the job market; applying for jobs; vacancy sources; visas and immigration advice and postgraduate study.
- Starting your career in Thailand - NASES guide for international students. Includes key facts about current trends and jobs, advice about seeking employment, hints and tips for making a successful application, and helpful information sources. Also contains a CV/resume.
- The Careers Group London's International Jobonline has international vacancies.
- British Chamber of Commerce Thailand runs events and may provide contacts.
- Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand promotes trade in Thailand.
- Directory of Development Organisations - Thailand.
- Lemongrass Volunteering organises voluntary working teaching English and providing childcare in Thailand.
Vietnam
Many of the resources in the regional section above will be useful. Here are some specific sites for Vietnam.
- The Careers Group London's International Jobonline has international vacancies.
- British Business Group Vietnam is a group of British businesses working in Vietnam.
- Directory of Development Organisations - Vietnam.
- VietnamNews.Net is a portal that features Vietnam news with links to newspapers.
