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...
Read MoreTop 7 Perks of Expat Living
There are so many incredible advantages to being an expat, but sometimes we forget about them and wishing ourselves back home. Print out this list and keep it in a prominent place for when you get down on your choice to be an expat. 1. You get to reinvent yourself. With each move, you get the chance to rediscover who you are. You have the power to be “the athletic one” or the “bookish one” or the “crafty one.” You can leave personality traits you don’t like behind in another country. 2. It’s almost impossible to have a lot of stuff. When you’re an expat, you’re usually moving...
Read MoreHow to Use Social Media to Get Your Dream Job
We all spend far too much time on social media, often with no results to show for it. If you love being on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or any of the other social media apps that are around, consider using them as a strategy in your job search. It’s not as simple as you think, but if used correctly, you could very well land yourself your dream job. Let’s get started. #1 Get on LinkedIn. This is the most obvious one so we’re going to start here. Yes, you should create a LinkedIn profile if you haven’t already. Add your professional experience, education, and a picture and...
Read MoreDoing business in Europe? Here’s who you shouldn’t hug. (Graph)
If you’re doing business in Europe in the near future, you’ll want to know what the customs are when it comes to professional physical contact. Here’s your definitive guide to international rules of physical contact. You’re welcome. According to The Atlantic, a study involving 1,300 men and women was conducted to determine where people felt comfortable being touched and by whom. The participants were from Finland, France, Italy, Russia, and the U.K. As a result, the “Touchability Index” was created, based on how likely the participant was to feel...
Read More5 Ways to Continue Your Education Overseas That Aren’t Study Abroad
While overseas sometimes it’s impossible to find a job or working is not the right choice for you. If that’s the case and you’re wondering what to do with your time, continuing your education is a great option. There are a ton of online classes and opportunities that are worth taking advantage of when you’re living in a foreign country. Most importantly, if you feel like you have too much time on your hands you could eventually get very frustrated at living in that foreign country. Don’t let yourself get to that point! Here is a list to get you started: 1. Earn a degree online...
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