# Finding a Job at a Chinese Company via Xiaohongshu (RED)

> Job hunting strategy targeting Chinese companies by advertising on Xiaohongshu

This method uses the Chinese lifestyle and social platform Xiaohongshu (RED) to attract Chinese businesses looking for local talent. Instead of applying on traditional job boards, candidates publish visual resume carousels and promote them via built-in targeted ads to reach business accounts. It helps local specialists get noticed directly by Chinese firms expanding into overseas markets.

## How it works

1. Create an account on the Chinese social platform Xiaohongshu (RED / 小红书).
2. Publish a post featuring your CV/resume, qualifications, and portfolio, specifying your city/location.
3. Present the information as a swipeable carousel or short video business card emphasizing your skills and value proposition.
4. Optionally promote the post using RED's paid advertising tools to boost impressions and target Chinese business accounts searching for local representatives.

## What it is for

- Market skills directly to Chinese companies expanding abroad
- Attract inbound job offers from Chinese recruiters without traditional job boards
- Run targeted paid ads on Xiaohongshu to reach business-focused accounts

## Key points

- Set up a personal profile on Xiaohongshu (RED)
- Create a visual CV or portfolio formatted as a swipeable carousel or short video business card
- Include key details such as location, language proficiencies, and specific value offered to cross-border businesses
- Utilize Xiaohongshu's internal advertising tools to boost post visibility to Chinese business accounts

## Pricing

Freemium. Free to post organically; paid promotion depends on advertising budget

## Details

- Type: Tip
- Category: [Business & Money](https://xiry.app/topics/business-money.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: iOS, Android, Web
- For: Job seekers and specialists seeking employment or consulting roles with Chinese companies
- Alternative to: LinkedIn, HeadHunter
- Tags: job search, xiaohongshu, rednote, career, china business

## Why it was saved

- [@marina_mezentseva__, 26 November 2025](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRhf0-SjEjC/): Enables job seekers to be directly discovered and recruited by Chinese companies expanding into local markets without waiting for job board postings.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/finding-a-job-at-a-chinese-company-via-xiaohongshu-red

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