Editor's note: Many foreigners are looking to China's soaring economy for job opportunities. With China becoming the growth engine for some of the largest companies, Working in China can be a great career experience. For foreigners, what does it take to get a job in China? A lot of China Daily foreign readers have found a decent job in China, they share with us their opinions.

Seneca(US)

One of the best things you can do to get a head start in China is to learn Chinese. Many foreigners get by without speaking Chinese, but the more you can communicate, the better your chances of finding a job. Speaking Chinese certainly gives you greater options when looking for work, and the best-paying jobs require at least a conversational level of Mandarin.

An expat poses for photos with his Chinese permanent residence card in this file photo. [Photo/IC]