10 Strategies You Should Be Using to Prepare for a Career Overseas (Part 1)
Working overseas can be one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have in his life, but at the same time, it could also be a challenging one if the person doesn’t play his cards well. If you’re thinking about starting a new career overseas, keep reading. Below, I will share with you the first five strategies that will help you prepare for this new adventure in your life. Strategy #1: Identify your job target When thinking about working overseas, this step is by far the most important one to take into consideration. Why is that? Well, it’s basically where everything...
Read MoreHow to Write an Irresistible International Thank You Letter
Thank you letters after an interview are an excellent way to make sure potential employers remember you. So many people don’t send thank you notes, so if you do, you will definitely stand out from the other candidates. You may know how to write a thank you note in your home country but may doubt your skills in your adopted country. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out these five strategies to write an irresistible thank you letter no matter where you live: 1. Make sure “thank you” is the right thing to say. North American and European cultures tend to say thank you, but there...
Read More6 Ways to Network When You’re Not There
A paramount concern about moving to a new country is the job search. More and more people are opting to start looking for a job even before they’ve moved, and this is often done by networking from afar. That means starting to talk to contacts in the new country and determining the opportunities available in your profession. Traditionally, we wait until we actually get to that new place in order to start our job searches. While face-to-face contact is almost always the best way to go, here are six ways you can get your name out there and start engaging before you even pack a box. ...
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