5 Tips to Prepare Your References in a Global Job Search
Your references can be some of the most powerful people in your job search. They have the ability to tip the scales either way when they talk to your potential employers. Don’t leave what they say up to chance! Prepare your references for who is going to be contacting them and what you want them to say. Try these five strategies to make sure you get what you need from your references without sounding pushy. #1 Make sure to choose references who can speak about the skills you have for your next job. It seems obvious that you should choose references that you’re certain will speak...
Read More10 Reasons Why You Should Study Abroad (Even If You’re Not Sure You Want To)
I had always planned to study abroad. When I was still in middle school, I mapped out where and exactly how long I wanted to travel the world. The only thing that I didn’t account for was reality kicking in. Fast forward to my sophomore year of college: I didn’t get accepted into my first-choice location, none of my friends were going, I had just gotten into a steady relationship, and I didn’t have any money saved up. I was filled with so many doubts, but I still knew that if I didn’t go, I would always regret it. Here are 10 reasons why you too should study abroad, even if you’re not...
Read MoreQuick Tips for Cross-Cultural Communication
One of the most common mistakes international professionals make when seeking a job in a foreign country is trying to use the same business communication tactics that worked in their home country. Unwritten communication rules are embedded in subtle societal norms that will become more apparent once you’ve familiarized yourself with the country. A good way to go about this is by viewing cultural expression on a spectrum that has Emotionally Expressive on one end, Emotionally Reserved on the other, and Variably Expressive in the middle. Option 1: Emotionally Expressive Cultures In...
Read More5 Strategies to Gain Credibility with Employers in Your New Country
Moving to a new country means creating a new network of contacts and oftentimes it feels like you have to prove yourself over and over again. Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. Here are five strategies you can start using right now to make employers want to hire you! 1. Volunteer. Want that job planning fundraisers? Wondering how to show the school that you’re the teacher for them? Try the most practical way possible: by actually doing the job they want to hire you for. Volunteer for the employer you are targeting or another organization in order to showcase your skills. Employers...
Read More6 Reasons Your Kid Will Be Thankful They Grew Up an “Expat Child”
Are you hesitant to move your career to a different country because you have kids? It’s not as big of a problem as you think. Actually, it turns out that it could be a positive–and a big one at that. In 2013, St. John’s International School conducted a poll among 131 people who grew up as expat children. They were asked to name the main benefits they received through the experience. Here’s what they had to say: 1. Experience different cultures (61.1%) It’s one thing to visit a foreign country on vacation for two weeks. It’s a whole different story to create a life there....
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