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5 Tips to Move Your Career to The Netherlands

Posted by on Jul 19, 2016 in Expat Lifestyle, Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, Portable Careers | 0 comments

5 Tips to Move Your Career to The Netherlands

The Netherlands is officially called the Kingdom of the Netherlands and in English it often referred to as “Holland” and the people are often referred to as “Dutch.” According to the Dutch Foreign Ministry, the Dutch population is over 16 million, and nearly 20 percent are immigrants and/or belong to ethnic minorities. People with a foreign ethnic background tend to live in the larger cities, such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and The Hague. In these areas, they make up nearly one-third of the inhabitants.     The economy of The Netherlands is extremely international as it is...

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Q&A: Interview With an Expat Living in Zimbabwe

Posted by on Dec 16, 2015 in Expat Lifestyle, Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, International Resume/CV Tips, Interviewing Globally, Portable Careers | 0 comments

Q&A: Interview With an Expat Living in Zimbabwe

Becoming an expat is an amazing opportunity for those interested in a global lifestyle. But I also know that in some cases, the thought of leaving everything you are used to, to start a new life in a foreign country may bring a lot of uncertainty, stress, and confusion. I know this because for the past 20 years, that’s exactly what my life as an expat has been all about. The best parts about living the expat life are the many great experiences you get to have and the many people you get to meet. I met people who I still count as my friends. For this post, I had the enormous privilege...

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6 Coveted International Jobs You Don’t Know About Yet (Part 2)

Posted by on Oct 14, 2015 in Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, Portable Careers | 2 comments

6 Coveted International Jobs You Don’t Know About Yet (Part 2)

Welcome back, Passport Career friends. This is Marielys again with part two of “6 Coveted International Jobs You Don’t Know About Yet”. In this post, I am going to discuss the last three international jobs you may not have considered doing during your time in your new “home.”   Job 4: Recycling Coordinator Working as a recycling coordinator could be a great experience as well as a rewarding opportunity. Being able to use your skills and abilities could bring a lot of joy and satisfaction into your life and into the lives of those around you, not only...

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