8 Tips For Moving Your Career to China
In the last decade, China has become a popular destination for expatriates to search for employment. Many see it as a land of opportunity and China indeed does appear to have many job opportunities. Despite its booming economy, however, finding a job in China for foreign nationals can be challenging. This is a fact that not many realize until they experience it firsthand. Organizations, particularly multinational companies, typically hire expatriates to work in China for one of two reasons. The first is to impart their expertise in a particular field to the local team. The second is...
Read More5 Tips to Move Your Career to the United Kingdom
There are many ways to prepare for your job search before your arrival in the United Kingdom. You need to be resourceful, willing to meeting new people at any given moment, and skilled in the business culture. Yet your most important skill will be effectively making contacts or networking. Jobs in the UK do not, by law, have to be advertised. Advertising is expensive and employers will often try to recruit internally by promotion or they may draw on their network to find suitable candidates. One of the best ways to get a job is by word of mouth, but in order for this to work someone at your...
Read More3 Areas to Research Before Launching an International Job Search
Recently, I was in Toronto. Toronto is known as the most diverse city in the world, with more than half of its population being foreign-born. What a treat for me to spend some time speaking with other career professionals who regularly work with high-skilled, job-seeking international professionals. We discussed many issues facing this population, but I want to share with you the top three areas that were discussed regarding what international professionals need to research in order to be effective in the job search. These three areas apply to you whether you’re an international student...
Read MoreWhat Kind of Global Job Seeker Are You?
Are you an expatriate’s spouse/partner who has moved to another country because of your spouse’s job? Are you a student who is looking for an international internship or employment? Are you a foreign student looking for global opportunities? Finding employment or an internship in another country is often challenging. You may know what you want to do, but may not be sure how to find opportunities in a new country. Or, you may be looking to do something completely new, and need a new career roadmap on how to get there. Regardless of who you are, this is the place for you to read about ideas...
Read More4 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...
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