Your 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 MoreWorking 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...
Read MoreKnow Before You Go: Business Card Etiquette in India
India, officially the Republic of India, is the seventh-largest country in the world by area, and the second most populous. When in India, keep in mind that you are not dealing with a single, monolithic culture. India is a country with numerous religions, ethnic backgrounds, social castes, education levels, as well as regional and cultural differences. As a result, the business culture varies, depending on the type of business, and is additionally impacted by the local government, geographical region as well as religion. India’s largest and most multicultural city, Mumbai, is a fairly...
Read MoreHow To Do Business In Asia: Business Card Tips
Business cards are the primary tool of introduction, exchanging contact information in the business world, and maintaining networks and customer links. Business cards, in various forms, have been a part of society for over 400 years. Some sources claim that business cards originated in China in the 15th century, but the earliest recordable “visiting cards” were used in Europe in the 17th century. Business cards are used all over the world and there are basic expectations as to the content that should be on a business card. Nevertheless, there are regional—and often...
Read More5 Steps to Launching an International Job Search
There are many things to consider when planning for a global career transition. Here’s a pre-departure job search checklist to help you get organized! Access local resources. You will find many resources available to you in your destination country, such as expat networks, libraries, the internet, and chambers of commerce. Try to avoid relying on just one or two resources. Identify and use a variety of resources to ensure a balanced approach to your job search. Find out the restrictions and permissions for working in the destination country. You will want detailed information about...
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