Moving 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....
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The Netherlands is officially called the Kingdom of the Netherlands and in English it often referred to as “Holland” and the people are often referred to as “Dutch.” According to the Dutch Foreign Ministry, the Dutch population is over 16 million, and nearly 20 percent are immigrants and/or belong to ethnic minorities. People with a foreign ethnic background tend to live in the larger cities, such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and The Hague. In these areas, they make up nearly one-third of the inhabitants. The economy of The Netherlands is extremely international as it is...
Read MoreTop 5 Jobs for Expats in 2016
If you haven’t settled on your career yet or are thinking about a second (or third or fourth!) career that allows you to travel the world, look no further. With these jobs you can create your office anywhere! International Teacher If you’re already a licensed teacher in your home country, you’ll probably have good luck applying to work at international schools around the world. Pay and benefits vary from country to country so you may have to be choosey about your region if that’s a factor for you. Most international schools do offer free tuition for their teachers’ children so anyone...
Read More5 Tips for an International Job Search
There are many considerations when launching an international job search. You need to think about what you want to do versus what opportunities are available, who are your potential contacts, where to look for openings, and how to apply for jobs. Here are a few tips you may not have considered: Understand your competition.When searching for a job as an expat in another country it is helpful to remember that your competition will mostly likely consist of locals. There are many foreign-educated locals competing for the best jobs in most countries. Even though there may not be many expats in...
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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