Get Lost in Business Culture (Without Actually Getting Lost)
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...
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 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 More5 Ways to Continue Your Education Overseas That Aren’t Study Abroad
While overseas sometimes it’s impossible to find a job or working is not the right choice for you. If that’s the case and you’re wondering what to do with your time, continuing your education is a great option. There are a ton of online classes and opportunities that are worth taking advantage of when you’re living in a foreign country. Most importantly, if you feel like you have too much time on your hands you could eventually get very frustrated at living in that foreign country. Don’t let yourself get to that point! Here is a list to get you started: 1. Earn a degree online...
Read MoreHow to Get Interviewed For a Job Overseas (Part 2)
Welcome back, Passport Career visitors. This is Marielys again with part two of “How to Get Interviewed For a Job Overseas.” In this new post, I’ll go into the last three techniques global employers are using to interview candidates abroad. 3. Written Interviews Written interviews aren’t as common as any of the other typical interview techniques that I shared with you in part one of this blog post, but they’re becoming more popular among employers trying to hire the most qualified candidates for their vacant positions regardless of their geographic...
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