In response to Recruiter Commission, what % of the total employment package? (foxy)

The way it is is that these days more and more Chinese employers prefer to use recruiters to obtain job applications on their behalf

During my ten years in China it seems to me that the China EFL industry has stratified, but only in part towards recruiters. Chinese universities and high schools finally recognize that teaching English requires more than a white face, the ability to speak a native language, and a college degree. Additionally, preparation of rich students for overseas education has created a demand for 'subject' foreign teachers. The salaries for these positions have escalated significantly. But genuine credentials are required.

The other English 'teacher' employers in China, at the various language 'schools' and in the undesirable provinces, they have little or no opportunity to acquire credentialed teachers, no matter what salary they pay. Likely this is the majority of 'teaching' positions in China, certainly the majority of advertised agency jobs. Nevertheless, these positions must be filled; recruiters perform the market function of placing unqualified 'teachers' in undesirable positions. They lie to and for both candidates and schools.

It remains true that if you are a competent credentialed teacher, you can send your resume directly to the FAO departments of institutions that you select and a number of these will offer you employment at rates that have increased significantly in the past few years.