Rankings to aid career prospects

A reform of the ranking system for Chinese and foreign professionals, to be launched within three years, will boost the career prospects of millions by removing outdated requirements, according to experts.

Professionals across most industries are placed in three categories - junior, midlevel or senior - which limits their opportunities for promotion. To advance their ranking, they are evaluated in areas such as foreign language ability, computer skills and published work.

However, the reform will see a greater emphasis placed on ethics, social contribution and innovation, the general offices of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council said in a notice on Sunday.