Zhaopin (智联招聘) : China's Monster+CareerBuilder for mid-to-senior level recruitment.

China's version of Monster combined with CareerBuilder, Zhaopin is a major job listing platform with a particular focus on mid-to-senior level professional recruitment. It provides comprehensive services including job postings, resume database access, and recruitment analytics. Zhaopin has been through multiple ownership changes and a period of NYSE listing before privatization.

Does Zhaopin offer salary insights for China jobs?

Zhaopin publishes annual salary reports by city, industry, and position. This data is valuable for foreigners negotiating China job offers. The reports are available on their website in Chinese.

How does Zhaopin differ from Boss Zhipin?

Zhaopin is traditional CV-based recruitment (upload resume, apply to listings), unlike Boss Zhipin's direct-chat model. Zhaopin is better for senior positions and established companies; Boss Zhipin is faster for SME roles.

Can international candidates apply on Zhaopin?

Zhaopin accepts foreign candidates. The site is Chinese-only with limited English. Senior roles at multinational companies often appear here. Registration requires a Chinese phone number.

Is Zhaopin good for executive-level job seekers in China?

Zhaopin focuses on mid-to-senior professional roles. Founded in 1994, it is one of China's oldest job platforms. Many Fortune 500 companies in China use Zhaopin for professional recruitment.