Asia
This page lists selected resources for Asia including sources of vacancies as well as information on living and working in particular countries.
It also has dedicated sections on China and Malaysia, where the University of Nottingham has international campuses.
While we do not have country-specific expertise, our staff can offer advice on putting together an effective job-hunting strategy to seek work abroad.
GoinGlobal - free access to an international careers database for UoN students and graduates
We subscribe to an international careers information package called GoinGlobal. You can access GoinGlobal free as a UoN student or graduate.
GoinGlobal contains:
- Country guides for China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey and Vietnam
- Each guide contains job search resources, resume/CV guidelines, hiring trends, industry overviews, professional and social networking groups, work permit and visa regulations, financial considerations, interview tips and cultural advice
- Global city guides for Beijing, Chennai, Delhi, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo
- Job and internship vacancy database of 16 million employment listings updated daily
I want to find a job in China
Graduate job market in China
- British Council - UK Alumni - register if you have studied at an institution in the UK or for a UK qualification elsewhere for events, job vacancies and career development
- GradLinkChina - for Chinese students and graduates who have studied at an UK university. There's an employer directory, a guide to industry sectors and placements
- Campus China Chinese Talent Board - opportunities for Chinese students and graduates; searchable by type of vacancy, employer and subject studied. Registration needed for full access to information
Returning home to China
If you are returning home to either of these countries after studying in the UK and feel as though you will need continued support, you can always contact our Careers team for support with CVs, applications and interview technique.
I want to find a job in Malaysia
Graduate job market in Malaysia
Below is a selection of some agency websites advertising graduate roles in Malaysia.
Use additional sources of vacancies and country guides selected by our staff for more information on job markets and opportunities abroad.
British Council
Opportunities in the Study, Work, Create section
Cturtle Job opportunities around the world
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)
List of foreign embassies in the UK and information on travel and visas
GradLink ASEAN - for students and graduates from Southeast Asia who are studying in the UK
GradSingapore
Guide to working in Singapore, including graduate jobs and internships
Jooble - Job opportunities across the world
Prospects
Careers resources for China, India, Malaysia and Singapore
TARGETjobs
Careers resources for China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea and Sri Lanka
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Careers Advisory Service
List of selected job portals for Malaysia and Singapore
World Chambers Network (WCN)
Database of chambers of commerce and boards of trade around the world
For information on teaching in international schools worldwide, visit our Teaching page.