Posts Tagged "international CV"

5 Tips to Create a Country-Specific Résumé/CV

Posted by on Jan 26, 2016 in Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, International Resume/CV Tips | 1 comment

5 Tips to Create a Country-Specific Résumé/CV

Every country has its own résumé/CV style. Passport Career offers members detailed and updated information about these different CV styles in our Country Portfolios. Our Country Portfolios will help you identify the general format and required information for each country. This article will provide a few initial tips to help you get started on crafting a résumé/CV for your destination country.   When seeking a second opinion, be sure to speak only with mentors and contacts who are familiar with your destination country’s résumé/CV style and to conduct online research to identify...

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3 Strategies for Explaining a Career Gap While You Were Overseas

Posted by on Jan 6, 2016 in Global Alternatives to Employment, Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, International Resume/CV Tips, Interviewing Globally | 0 comments

3 Strategies for Explaining a Career Gap While You Were Overseas

Almost all expats have a break in their career at some point. The moves overseas and spouses having to quit jobs to move along with their families mean months or sometimes years without working in your chosen profession. If the gap in your employment is less than one year, don’t worry about it. Employers are used to seeing gaps of a year or less, and this doesn’t put them off. But what if your gap is more than a year, what should you do?   1. Make sure to include any relevant activities during the gap on your resume. If you studied for your Master’s or took some classes during your gap,...

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You’re 6 Steps Away From the Perfect International Cover Letter

Posted by on Dec 9, 2015 in Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, International Resume/CV Tips, Interviewing Globally | 0 comments

You’re 6 Steps Away From the Perfect International Cover Letter

Imagine: You’re German, and you’re moving with your spouse to the United States. She has a job waiting for her there, but you need to find one too or you’ll lose your mind. You’ve been applying to a few positions, but after submitting your resume and cover letter, no one has called you for an interview. Wondering what’s going wrong? Does this sound a lot like your situation? Let me walk you through the steps you need to take to write the perfect international cover letter that will get your application noticed and earn you that interview.   1. Know the format. Before digging into the...

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