5 Tips to Move Your Career to The Netherlands
The Netherlands is officially called the Kingdom of the Netherlands and in English it often referred to as “Holland” and the people are often referred to as “Dutch.” According to the Dutch Foreign Ministry, the Dutch population is over 16 million, and nearly 20 percent are immigrants and/or belong to ethnic minorities. People with a foreign ethnic background tend to live in the larger cities, such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and The Hague. In these areas, they make up nearly one-third of the inhabitants. The economy of The Netherlands is extremely international as it is...
Read MoreKnow Before You Go: Business Card Etiquette in Africa
Business cards are a large part of doing business and presenting yourself professionally. All over the world people use them for introductions, exchanging contact information and maintaining networks and developing professional links. Although the business card content is similar everywhere in the world, there are regional differences in both the content details and—more importantly—with regard to the etiquette of their usage. In most countries in Africa, business cards will typically display the company’s name, logo, webpage (if applicable), your name, position title, academic title,...
Read MoreBusiness Card Etiquette in the Middle East
Business cards are universal but there are regional differences in both the content details and, very importantly, in the etiquette of their usage. Learning the business culture in a new host country is critical to making a strong first impression as well as demonstrating professional behavior to business partners, whether they are locals or expatriates (expats). Business cards are an essential business tool in the Middle East and are exchanged freely and frequently, so it is advised to have business cards with you at all times. Business cards are generally exchanged at the end of a...
Read More5 Tips to Move Your Career to Canada
Boasting one of the highest per capita immigration rates in the world, more than 250,000 newcomers every year designate Canada as their new home, with thousands more arriving for short-term stays as expatriates (expats). The country has been shaped by successive waves of immigration, including those from Western Europe and more recently from Asia and India. The result is a multicultural country with over 30 ethnic groups. Canada has developed economically and technologically in parallel with the United States, but historically has been influenced by European culture and traditions,...
Read More8 Tips For Moving Your Career to China
In the last decade, China has become a popular destination for expatriates to search for employment. Many see it as a land of opportunity and China indeed does appear to have many job opportunities. Despite its booming economy, however, finding a job in China for foreign nationals can be challenging. This is a fact that not many realize until they experience it firsthand. Organizations, particularly multinational companies, typically hire expatriates to work in China for one of two reasons. The first is to impart their expertise in a particular field to the local team. The second is...
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