5 Tips to Move Your Career to Canada
Boasting one of the highest per capita immigration rates in the world, more than 250,000 newcomers every year designate Canada as their new home, with thousands more arriving for short-term stays as expatriates (expats). The country has been shaped by successive waves of immigration, including those from Western Europe and more recently from Asia and India. The result is a multicultural country with over 30 ethnic groups. Canada has developed economically and technologically in parallel with the United States, but historically has been influenced by European culture and traditions,...
Read MoreTips For 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 Brazil...
Read MoreGet Globally Connected!
I’ve worked with job seekers from more than 180 countries. I have yet to find a job seeker whose home country doesn’t use some form of networking to find employment opportunities. Whether you call it “networking” in the United States, “guanxi” in Hong Kong, or “reseautage” in France, it’s all the same thing: making connections! Making connections is a part of daily life in most parts of the world. We can’t survive alone nor would most people want to. It’s natural to connect with others who share similar interests, which is why networking during a job search should be an innate part of...
Read More4 Tips That Will Change The Way You Learn Languages
Learning the local language vastly improves your social life as an expat and makes you qualified for so many more professional positions. Don’t waste another second! Start using these tips to turbocharge your language learning. 1. Find a buddy. There’s no way around it: learning a new language can be challenging. Having the support of a coworker, friend or family member can make it fun! Whether you go to classes together or practice together after work, knowing that someone else is facing the same challenges that you are can make all the difference. Just don’t be tempted to speak with...
Read MoreThis is The Best Resource for Expat Families
I still remember coming back from the annual Families in Global Transition (FIGT) Conference a few years ago. What an inspiration to hear the life stories of so many global nomads gathered at this annual event. From expat spouses who struggle with the constant transitions to new countries and cultures to the Third Culture Kids (TCKs) who triumph over such challenges as having to start over and leaving good friends behind. I encourage anyone who works with expats or is an expat to consider attending the conference this year. You can stay on top of the planning by visiting the FIGT...
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