4 Strategies for the Accompanying Spouse/Partner to Stay Relevant in Your Career Field
A major consideration when considering an international assignment is the career of the accompanying spouse/partner. There are numerous obstacles to paid employment as an accompanying spouse/partner in a foreign country, which vary with each assignment. Once you have made the decision to travel with your family, how do you stay up-to-date on career-related technology, best practices and trends in your industry? Passport Career has developed four effective strategies that can help you maintain and even build your reputation as an industry leader no matter where you go! 1. Build...
Read MoreBusiness Card Etiquette in Latin America
Business cards are used all over the world and there are basic expectations as to what information should be on a business card. Nevertheless, there are regional differences in both the content details and most importantly, in the etiquette of their usage. Business cards in Latin America are the primary way in which professionals present their contact information to each other and potential clients. In the past, they were limited to professionals and high-powered individuals, but now many people use them to share their names and contact information. The general format for...
Read MoreHow to Use Social Media to Get Your Dream Job
We all spend far too much time on social media, often with no results to show for it. If you love being on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or any of the other social media apps that are around, consider using them as a strategy in your job search. It’s not as simple as you think, but if used correctly, you could very well land yourself your dream job. Let’s get started. #1 Get on LinkedIn. This is the most obvious one so we’re going to start here. Yes, you should create a LinkedIn profile if you haven’t already. Add your professional experience, education, and a picture and...
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