Posts Tagged "accompanying spouse"

The #1 Change All Expats Need to Make to their Resumes

Posted by on Nov 11, 2015 in Global Career Blog, International Resume/CV Tips | 0 comments

The #1 Change All Expats Need to Make to their Resumes

After living overseas, expat resumes can often look a little fragmented. There are breaks in the work history, jobs that appear like they don’t fit in the career trajectory, and skills that are unique and often location-specific. Expat accompanying partners take jobs for a variety of reasons, not just because they will clearly help their careers grow. That being said, experiences outside of your home country are incredibly valuable in this global economy IF you know how to clearly explain how your time overseas will benefit your potential employer.   An easy way to make sure this is...

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Are you looking for an international job? You need to have these 5 things.

Posted by on Sep 30, 2015 in Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, Portable Careers | 3 comments

Are you looking for an international job? You need to have these 5 things.

Applying for a job abroad is not as difficult as you may think. Some people think that when you apply for a job in a country other that your own that you’ll become overwhelmed with all of the extra documentation and paperwork you’ll need to provide, but that’s not the case. The documents that you may need to submit with your job application are very similar to the documents you’re required to submit when applying for jobs within your home country, just with a few adjustments.   Document 1: Updated Résumé/CV An updated CV is the first document you’ll need...

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5 Reliable Strategies to Prepare For a Move Overseas as the Accompanying Spouse or Partner

Posted by on Sep 1, 2015 in Expat Lifestyle, Global Career Blog | 2 comments

5 Reliable Strategies to Prepare For a Move Overseas as the Accompanying Spouse or Partner

  If you’re reading this, you’re probably the accompanying spouse or partner or about to be. Or maybe you’re the working spouse. Either way, moving overseas is a heck of a challenge and preparing for it on all levels is important. An international move can add a lot of stress to your family and marriage before it gets really fantastic (which it will!). So, what are you supposed to do? You’re expecting some transition time but how do you make it as easy on yourself as possible?   1. Plan how to manage your money while you’re looking for your next position. In your home country, you...

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