Celebrate International Workers’ Day
On May 1st, millions of people around the globe will celebrate International Workers’ Day. From Cuba to South Africa to the Philippines, cities host parades, celebrations, and demonstrations. Employers around the world are required to provide employees with paid leave May 1 in recognition of this holiday. Some places revel around traditional bonfires, while other areas prepare for protests regarding immigrant and migrant rights, racial justice, women’s rights, and health care, to name a few.
Tips for Entering the Non-profit Career Field
If your career goals have always included improving the world for those who live in it, you will likely find your niche in the nonprofit job sector. Working as part of a nonprofit organization, you will regularly support communities and populations in need, helping them to improve their quality of life. For nonprofit professionals seeking this type of service-oriented work, moving abroad may be the best option.
Coworking Space: A Global Trend
An interesting effect of the increase of digital nomads and geographic-independent work is the growth of coworking spaces. If your employer is in another country, you may enjoy the freedom from a daily commute and perhaps the ability to set your own schedule, but many still seek the connection, sense of community, and resources that a coworking space can offer.
6 Trends in Switzerland that Influence Career Mobility
Switzerland, a country that embraces neutrality, is a prosperous and modern market economy with low unemployment, a highly skilled labor force and a per capita GDP among the highest in the world. Switzerland’s economy benefits from a well-developed services sector led by financial services and a manufacturing industry that specializes in high-tech production. The country is a not a European Union (EU) member, but follows many European regulations through bilateral agreements with the EU.
Career mobility in Switzerland is high. People easily change jobs and move to other parts of the country for their careers. The fact that 70% of the Swiss population don’t own but rent a house makes mobility easy. However, mobility across the German/French/Italian language borders is limited. Here are six factors influencing moving your career to Switzerland:
5 Steps to Launching your International Job Search
There are many considerations when launching an international job search. You need to think about what you want to do versus what opportunities are available, who are your potential contacts, where to look for openings, and how to apply for jobs. Here are a few tips you may not have considered: