Move your Job: 5 Steps to Launching an International Job Search
An impressive number of people are living abroad. As a matter of fact, according to the United Nations, the number is 232 million. 64% of employers think that international employment is important for enrollment. This trend is expected to continue to grow: people are increasingly interested in the experience of working and living in new places. These five basic steps can help you turn your dreams of travel into a reality.
Read MoreProtocol for Business Cards in Argentina
When traveling for work, business cards are one of the essentials. They serve as a means of introduction, of exchanging contact information and of maintaining networks. Although the content, form and layout of business cards worldwide is very similar, there are key regional differences in both the content and most importantly, in the etiquette of exchanging them. In doing your best to be successful, having a culturally appropriate business card and knowing the proper etiquette of exchange can make all the difference. The Card: Business cards in Argentina are important and...
Read MoreYour Top 5 Tips for Moving Your Job to Australia
Australia is the world’s sixth-largest country and is an island continent. While English is the official language, many other languages are spoken both at home and in the social sphere, and one in four Australians consider English their second language rather than their first. This is due in part to the fact that Australia is an incredibly multicultural country with migrants from some 200 countries. Over the last decade, Australia has enjoyed a relatively low rate of unemployment. In recent years Australia has imported a range of skilled and semi-skilled labor to meet labor shortages...
Read More5 Ways to Continue Professional Development Online while Working Abroad
Just because you are working outside of your home country, it does not mean that your education and professional development needs to be on hold. It may seem difficult to pursue any sort of additional education in a foreign country. The idea of taking courses in a new language and navigating the education systems of a totally different culture are definitely daunting. And the possibility of the degrees you do receive abroad not being recognized in your home country is also an issue. However, there are actually plenty of education opportunities readily available online, often...
Read More5 Tips for an 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: 1. Understand your competition. When searching for a job as an expat in another country it is helpful to remember that your competition will mostly likely consist of locals. There are many foreign-educated locals competing for the best jobs in most countries. Even though there may...
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