Moving Your Career to Switzerland
Ever thought about giving your career an international boost by moving to Europe? If so, Switzerland is the place to be. Switzerland is an extremely safe, beautiful country with an excellent education system and a high standard of living. In big cities like Geneva and Zürich, French and English are widely spoken. Twenty-one percent of Switzerland’s residents are not Swiss so you won’t feel left out. During the week, the Swiss work hard, and on the weekend it is time to relax. They go skiing in the winter and hiking or swimming in one of the country’s beautiful lakes in the summer. Or...
Read MoreMoving Your Career to Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver is known as one of the most livable cities in the world but Vancouver is not for everyone. The city has become a place for the wealthy as house prices have skyrocketed and continue to go up. Unfortunately, salaries have not kept up with the cost of living. Vancouver is much smaller compared to Toronto which boasts many company headquarters. Instead, most of the companies in Vancouver are small businesses, employing less than 200 people. Perhaps because of this, many people chose to become a consultant or start their own business. British Columbia and Vancouver have become a...
Read MoreMoving Your Career to Santiago, Chile
Bienvenidos a Chile. Chile is an economically and politically stable country and various multinational companies have their headquarters for their South American operations in Santiago. However, unless you have been offered a job as an intracompany transferee or you possess a highly sought after skill, it is important to note that you will probably not find a job before you move to Chile. So what are your options? 1) Apply for the Working Holiday Program Visa if you’re under 30 and from one of the following countries: Canada, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Germany, Denmark or Australia....
Read More5 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 More8 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...
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