Archive for February 18th, 2009

Employment in an Economic Downturn, China

Finding employment, particularly for young people, can be a challenge at the best of times. But during a downturn in the economic cycle, the challenges can be that much greater.  Here in China, though the worst effects of the global economic downturn have not been felt, employment remains a challenge.  And while jobs are disappearing in traditional export-based sectors, efforts are being undertaken to stimulate employment growth in other areas of the economy.  So what areas are poised for job growth?  What is the status of educational development for perspective employees here in China? 

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