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Moving Your Career to Vancouver, Canada

Posted by on Dec 6, 2016 in Expat Lifestyle, Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, International Resume/CV Tips, Interviewing Globally, Networking Internationally | 0 comments

Moving Your Career to Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver is known as one of the most livable cities in the world but Vancouver is not for everyone. The city has become a place for the wealthy as house prices have skyrocketed and continue to go up. Unfortunately, salaries have not kept up with the cost of living. Vancouver is much smaller compared to Toronto which boasts many company headquarters. Instead, most of the companies in Vancouver are small businesses, employing less than 200 people. Perhaps because of this, many people chose to become a consultant or start their own business.   British Columbia and Vancouver have become a...

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Moving Your Career to Santiago, Chile

Posted by on Nov 29, 2016 in Expat Lifestyle, Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, International Resume/CV Tips, Interviewing Globally, Networking Internationally | 0 comments

Moving Your Career to Santiago, Chile

Bienvenidos a Chile. Chile is an economically and politically stable country and various multinational companies have their headquarters for their South American operations in Santiago. However, unless you have been offered a job as an intracompany transferee or you possess a highly sought after skill, it is important to note that you will probably not find a job before you move to Chile. So what are your options?   1) Apply for the Working Holiday Program Visa if you’re under 30 and from one of the following countries: Canada, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Germany, Denmark or Australia....

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3 Strategies for Explaining a Career Gap While You Were Overseas

Posted by on Jan 6, 2016 in Global Alternatives to Employment, Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, International Resume/CV Tips, Interviewing Globally | 0 comments

3 Strategies for Explaining a Career Gap While You Were Overseas

Almost all expats have a break in their career at some point. The moves overseas and spouses having to quit jobs to move along with their families mean months or sometimes years without working in your chosen profession. If the gap in your employment is less than one year, don’t worry about it. Employers are used to seeing gaps of a year or less, and this doesn’t put them off. But what if your gap is more than a year, what should you do?   1. Make sure to include any relevant activities during the gap on your resume. If you studied for your Master’s or took some classes during your gap,...

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