Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Probably not! : Recruiters and applicants expectations in China

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Zhao's predictions were all correct, there are disparities between what recruiters think is important to applicants, and in what applicants think is important to recruiters. There are also differences between what local and non‐local applicants priorities are, and there are differences in the hierarchy of priority expectations of applications dependant upon whether the organization is foreign, or state owned. Practical implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.