Posts Tagged "moving"

5 Steps to Launching Your International Job Search

Posted by on Mar 28, 2017 in Expat Lifestyle, Global Career Blog, Global Job Search | 0 comments

5 Steps to Launching Your International Job Search

There are many things to consider when planning for a global career transition, regardless of the country you are moving from and regardless of the country you are moving to. Here’s a five-step pre-departure job search checklist:   1. Develop your action plan.   You will need to begin developing an action plan. Develop your action plan before you depart, if possible, and keep it handy because you will refer to it regularly throughout your transition and during your time in the destination country. As well, you will need to ensure your action plan refers to future transitions to...

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Passport Career: The Best Online Resource for Your International Job Search

Posted by on Mar 14, 2017 in Global Career Blog, Global Job Search | 0 comments

Passport Career: The Best Online Resource for Your International Job Search

It’s hard to believe that Passport Career launched just a few years ago with about 50 country profiles. We’ve grown so much! Tapping into our worldwide network of over 100 career experts around the world, we now offer our clients detailed information about 81 countries and over 250 cities! Every month we are adding more content to our robust profiles that already include:     Country Overview and Relocation Resources   Career & Job Search Support   City-Specific Job Market Data   Visa/Work Permit Resources   Business Culture   Listings of Top Employers...

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Your Top 5 Tips for Moving Your Job to Australia

Posted by on Feb 28, 2017 in Expat Lifestyle, Global Career Blog | 0 comments

Your Top 5 Tips for Moving Your Job to Australia

Australia is the world’s sixth-largest country and is an island continent. While English is the official language, many other languages are spoken both at home and in the social sphere, and one in four Australians consider English their second language rather than their first. This is due in part to the fact that Australia is an incredibly multicultural country with migrants from some 200 countries. Over the last decade, Australia has enjoyed a relatively low rate of unemployment. In recent years Australia has imported a range of skilled and semi-skilled labor to meet labor shortages...

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3 Areas to Research Before Launching an International Job Search

Posted by on Jan 17, 2017 in Expat Lifestyle, Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, Networking Internationally | 0 comments

3 Areas to Research Before Launching an International Job Search

Recently, I was in Toronto. Toronto is known as the most diverse city in the world, with more than half of its population being foreign-born. What a treat for me to spend some time speaking with other career professionals who regularly work with high-skilled, job-seeking international professionals.   We discussed many issues facing this population, but I want to share with you the top three areas that were discussed regarding what international professionals need to research in order to be effective in the job search. These three areas apply to you whether you’re an international...

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Moving Your Career to Houston, Texas

Posted by on Dec 27, 2016 in Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, International Resume/CV Tips, Interviewing Globally | 0 comments

Moving Your Career to Houston, Texas

So you are thinking of moving to Houston, Texas? Great idea! Houston is incredibly diverse and its residents speak 145 languages. With friendly people and lots of outdoor fun, there is always something to do. In addition, compared to other big cities, Houston is relatively affordable.   Here are some things to keep in mind when you are looking for work:   Location, Location, Location   Houston is a large metropolitan area with many cities on the outer edge of Houston: Katy, SugarLand, PearLand, Humble, The Woodlands…the list goes on and on. Many people live in these cities and...

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