The #1 Change All Expats Need to Make to their Resumes
After living overseas, expat resumes can often look a little fragmented. There are breaks in the work history, jobs that appear like they don’t fit in the career trajectory, and skills that are unique and often location-specific. Expat accompanying partners take jobs for a variety of reasons, not just because they will clearly help their careers grow. That being said, experiences outside of your home country are incredibly valuable in this global economy IF you know how to clearly explain how your time overseas will benefit your potential employer. An easy way to make sure this is...
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...
Read MoreHow To Get Interviewed For a Job Overseas (Part 1)
Are you planning to apply for a position abroad? If you are, this blog will help you prepare. When applying for a job abroad, it’s important that you learn the different methods that some companies or agencies are currently using to conduct their job interviews abroad, as they often differ from traditional job interviews that are constrained by geography. As you may already know, most companies like to interview their prospect employees using the famous “let’s get to know you in-person” kind of interviews. While an “in-person” job interview is the most...
Read MoreHow to Write an Irresistible International Thank You Letter
Thank you letters after an interview are an excellent way to make sure potential employers remember you. So many people don’t send thank you notes, so if you do, you will definitely stand out from the other candidates. You may know how to write a thank you note in your home country but may doubt your skills in your adopted country. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out these five strategies to write an irresistible thank you letter no matter where you live: 1. Make sure “thank you” is the right thing to say. North American and European cultures tend to say thank you, but there...
Read More5 Things NOT to Say When Introducing Yourself to a Potential Employer Abroad
When you move to a new country, you’ll be meeting a lot of people for the first time. Some will turn out to be acquaintances, some friends, and a few may be your potential employer. It’s easy to get caught up in the stress of moving and not be your usual self in those first few months. Social situations even can feel overwhelming. To keep yourself on track and ensure that you make a positive impression, avoid saying these five things when introducing yourself. 1. “I don’t like it here.” If you’re currently living overseas, we all know someone like this. This person...
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