How to put au pair experience on your resume: the transferable skills you gain in China, a ready-to-use CV example, mistakes to avoid and how to talk about it in a job interview.
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My first trip abroad became a year as an au pair in Chengdu — and then a whole new life in China. Nadya’s story, from au pair to au pair recruiter.
Why I chose Masons Au Pair, what my first days in Chengdu looked like, and why this city completely won me over — Alice’s story after 7 months as an au pair in China.
My first host family match didn’t work out. Three days later, Masons Au Pair had found me a new one — and it became a second family. An honest au pair story from China.
Before you apply to any au pair program, you deserve to know what your actual day-to-day life will look like. Not the brochure version — the real one. The one that includes the awkward moments when you mix up tones in Mandarin, the ones that include hot pot dinners with the whole host family at
If you’re thinking about becoming an au pair in Asia, you’ve probably already asked yourself: China, Japan, or South Korea? All three countries are fascinating, culturally rich, and increasingly popular with young adults looking for a life-changing experience abroad. But when it comes to actually doing an au pair program, the differences between these three
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Many people want to learn Mandarin and discover Chinese language and culture, but one question always comes first: can you become an au pair in China if you don’t speak Chinese? The short answer is yes. You can absolutely join an au pair program in Mainland China as a complete beginner. In fact, most learners
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Spending December in Mainland China is a unique experience. While American culture focuses on the Gregorian-calendar holidays, our au pairs in Chengdu are currently living through a fascinating transition. We recently celebrated the Winter solstice (Dongzhi), a period that marks the arrival of the coldest days but also the countdown to the most important public-holiday:
If you’re considering an au pair program in Asia, you’re probably looking for more than “a year abroad.” Asia is one of those regions where an au pair experience can feel like a full reset: new language, new food, new social codes, and a totally different daily rhythm inside a host family. But Asia is
Embarking on a journey to experience Winter in China is perhaps the most challenging yet rewarding decision an aspiring au pair can make. Unlike the familiar festive season in American culture or Europe, winter in the Middle Kingdom is a deep dive into a completely different civilization. For any international student or participant in a
