[August 18 , 20 11 VIA EDGAR AND FACSIMILE Mr. Kevin Woody Accounting Branch Chief Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Re: 51job, Inc. Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2 010 April 11 , 20 11 File No. 0-50841 Dear Mr. Woody : Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20 10]