Posts Tagged "interview"

5 Steps to Launching an International Job Search

Posted by on Apr 12, 2016 in Global Career Blog, Global Job Search | 0 comments

5 Steps to Launching an International Job Search

There are many things to consider when planning for a global career transition. Here’s a pre-departure job search checklist to help you get organized!   Access local resources. You will find many resources available to you in your destination country, such as expat networks, libraries, the internet, and chambers of commerce. Try to avoid relying on just one or two resources. Identify and use a variety of resources to ensure a balanced approach to your job search. Find out the restrictions and permissions for working in the destination country. You will want detailed information about...

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3 Strategies for Explaining a Career Gap While You Were Overseas

Posted by on Jan 6, 2016 in Global Alternatives to Employment, Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, International Resume/CV Tips, Interviewing Globally | 0 comments

3 Strategies for Explaining a Career Gap While You Were Overseas

Almost all expats have a break in their career at some point. The moves overseas and spouses having to quit jobs to move along with their families mean months or sometimes years without working in your chosen profession. If the gap in your employment is less than one year, don’t worry about it. Employers are used to seeing gaps of a year or less, and this doesn’t put them off. But what if your gap is more than a year, what should you do?   1. Make sure to include any relevant activities during the gap on your resume. If you studied for your Master’s or took some classes during your gap,...

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3 Smart Ways to Position Your Accomplishments As a Parent In Your Job Search

Posted by on Dec 30, 2015 in Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, International Resume/CV Tips, Interviewing Globally | 0 comments

3 Smart Ways to Position Your Accomplishments As a Parent In Your Job Search

Whether we like it or not, most employers don’t want to hear about your accomplishments as a parent on your resume or when interviewing you. There are some exceptions—including professions or positions that deal directly with children or other parents—but for the vast majority of positions, this is not the case. So how are you supposed to explain those years that you invested in your children when it comes to applying for your next job? Here are three great ways to include the important skills you’ve learned while parenting and your accomplishments related to your children.   Figure out...

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Q&A: Interview With an Expat Living in Zimbabwe

Posted by on Dec 16, 2015 in Expat Lifestyle, Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, International Resume/CV Tips, Interviewing Globally, Portable Careers | 0 comments

Q&A: Interview With an Expat Living in Zimbabwe

Becoming an expat is an amazing opportunity for those interested in a global lifestyle. But I also know that in some cases, the thought of leaving everything you are used to, to start a new life in a foreign country may bring a lot of uncertainty, stress, and confusion. I know this because for the past 20 years, that’s exactly what my life as an expat has been all about. The best parts about living the expat life are the many great experiences you get to have and the many people you get to meet. I met people who I still count as my friends. For this post, I had the enormous privilege...

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You’re 6 Steps Away From the Perfect International Cover Letter

Posted by on Dec 9, 2015 in Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, International Resume/CV Tips, Interviewing Globally | 0 comments

You’re 6 Steps Away From the Perfect International Cover Letter

Imagine: You’re German, and you’re moving with your spouse to the United States. She has a job waiting for her there, but you need to find one too or you’ll lose your mind. You’ve been applying to a few positions, but after submitting your resume and cover letter, no one has called you for an interview. Wondering what’s going wrong? Does this sound a lot like your situation? Let me walk you through the steps you need to take to write the perfect international cover letter that will get your application noticed and earn you that interview.   1. Know the format. Before digging into the...

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