Get Lost in Business Culture
As Susanne Taylor points out in her blog post “Why Getting Lost is Good for You,” it can be helpful to “get lost” in the culture of another country. Not to “be lost,” as Susanne points out, but to “get lost” by observing the nuances of the country and its culture. Learning the business culture in your new host country is critical to making a strong first impression as well as demonstrating professional behavior to your peers, whether they are locals or expatriates. The nexus of culture and your job search is where you will ultimately achieve job search success. Almost everything you...
Read MoreMoving Your Career to Switzerland
Ever thought about giving your career an international boost by moving to Europe? If so, Switzerland is the place to be. Switzerland is an extremely safe, beautiful country with an excellent education system and a high standard of living. In big cities like Geneva and Zürich, French and English are widely spoken. Twenty-one percent of Switzerland’s residents are not Swiss so you won’t feel left out. During the week, the Swiss work hard, and on the weekend it is time to relax. They go skiing in the winter and hiking or swimming in one of the country’s beautiful lakes in the summer. Or...
Read MoreMoving 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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