Posts Tagged "expat life"

Digital Nomads

Posted by on Feb 26, 2019 in Expat Lifestyle, Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, Portable Careers | 1 comment

Digital Nomads

Are you considering a move or have you just moved to a new country and are looking for a job? Luckily, finding a regular job that includes commuting and spending the day in an office cubicle is not the only option anymore.  Modern job seekers are looking for financial independence, better work/life balance and flexible working hours. They want to choose where and when they work and live: Welcome to the age of digital nomads.   Digital nomads or “location-independent workers” have left traditional cubicles and commutes, thanks to high-speed Wi-Fi and web-based work. This allows workers the...

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5 Ways to Continue Professional Development Online while Working Abroad

Posted by on Feb 21, 2017 in Expat Lifestyle, Global Career Blog | 0 comments

5 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...

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Working in Brazil

Posted by on Jan 24, 2017 in Expat Lifestyle, Global Career Blog | 0 comments

Working in Brazil

I thought I’d share with you some of the opportunities and challenges of working in Brazil today.   With a population close to 200 million, you can imagine the challenge of so many people trying to find a job. The Brazilian government has strict laws to protect jobs for its citizens, and companies need to prove how an expatriate is more qualified than a Brazilian in order to hire a foreigner. This is a great challenge for many companies since there are so many highly skilled Brazilians available for employment.   Career Options   The best way for expats to find employment in...

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3 Areas to Research Before Launching an International Job Search

Posted by on Jan 17, 2017 in Expat Lifestyle, Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, Networking Internationally | 0 comments

3 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...

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Get Lost in Business Culture

Posted by on Jan 10, 2017 in Cross-Border Education, Expat Lifestyle, Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, International Resume/CV Tips, Interviewing Globally, Networking Internationally | 0 comments

Get Lost in Business Culture

As Susanne Taylor points out in her blog post “Why Getting Lost is Good for You,” it can be helpful to “get lost” in the culture of another country. Not to “be lost,” as Susanne points out, but to “get lost” by observing the nuances of the country and its culture.   Learning the business culture in your new host country is critical to making a strong first impression as well as demonstrating professional behavior to your peers, whether they are locals or expatriates. The nexus of culture and your job search is where you will ultimately achieve job search success. Almost everything you...

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