The #1 Change All Expats Need to Make to their Resumes
After living overseas, expat resumes can often look a little fragmented. There are breaks in the work history, jobs that appear like they don’t fit in the career trajectory, and skills that are unique and often location-specific. Expat accompanying partners take jobs for a variety of reasons, not just because they will clearly help their careers grow. That being said, experiences outside of your home country are incredibly valuable in this global economy IF you know how to clearly explain how your time overseas will benefit your potential employer. An easy way to make sure this is...
Read More5 Ways to Stay Relevant in Your Field Overseas as the Accompanying Spouse
When living overseas, the accompanying partners are often forced to give up their job or in the very best scenario, take a sabbatical. But, just because you’re not working at the moment doesn’t mean you have to (nor should you) disconnect. Sometime spouses are in situations where they can’t find a job or they are not allowed to work on the local economy. Don’t let that put a damper on your career! In order to be ready to jump back into your field when you’re ready, follow these five easy strategies. 1. Keep any licenses or certifications current. It can be tricky...
Read MoreHow to Get Interviewed For a Job Overseas (Part 2)
Welcome back, Passport Career visitors. This is Marielys again with part two of “How to Get Interviewed For a Job Overseas.” In this new post, I’ll go into the last three techniques global employers are using to interview candidates abroad. 3. Written Interviews Written interviews aren’t as common as any of the other typical interview techniques that I shared with you in part one of this blog post, but they’re becoming more popular among employers trying to hire the most qualified candidates for their vacant positions regardless of their geographic...
Read MoreHow To Get Interviewed For a Job Overseas (Part 1)
Are you planning to apply for a position abroad? If you are, this blog will help you prepare. When applying for a job abroad, it’s important that you learn the different methods that some companies or agencies are currently using to conduct their job interviews abroad, as they often differ from traditional job interviews that are constrained by geography. As you may already know, most companies like to interview their prospect employees using the famous “let’s get to know you in-person” kind of interviews. While an “in-person” job interview is the most...
Read More6 Coveted International Jobs You Don’t Know About Yet (Part 2)
Welcome back, Passport Career friends. This is Marielys again with part two of “6 Coveted International Jobs You Don’t Know About Yet”. In this post, I am going to discuss the last three international jobs you may not have considered doing during your time in your new “home.” Job 4: Recycling Coordinator Working as a recycling coordinator could be a great experience as well as a rewarding opportunity. Being able to use your skills and abilities could bring a lot of joy and satisfaction into your life and into the lives of those around you, not only...
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