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,...
Read More3 Smart Ways to Position Your Accomplishments As a Parent In Your Job Search
Whether we like it or not, most employers don’t want to hear about your accomplishments as a parent on your resume or when interviewing you. There are some exceptions—including professions or positions that deal directly with children or other parents—but for the vast majority of positions, this is not the case. So how are you supposed to explain those years that you invested in your children when it comes to applying for your next job? Here are three great ways to include the important skills you’ve learned while parenting and your accomplishments related to your children. Figure out...
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 MoreAre you looking for an international job? You need to have these 5 things.
Applying for a job abroad is not as difficult as you may think. Some people think that when you apply for a job in a country other that your own that you’ll become overwhelmed with all of the extra documentation and paperwork you’ll need to provide, but that’s not the case. The documents that you may need to submit with your job application are very similar to the documents you’re required to submit when applying for jobs within your home country, just with a few adjustments. Document 1: Updated Résumé/CV An updated CV is the first document you’ll need...
Read More5 Ways Joining an International Women’s Group Can Land You a Job In Your Dream Destination
If you’re reading this blog post, there’s a good chance that you’re a woman thinking about starting a global job search. Or maybe you have a wife, sister, daughter, another female relative, or friend who is looking to start a new career. The truth is that many people have heard about international women’s groups, but they really don’t know how joining one of these groups could help them with their search for a global job. If you’re one of those people and would like to know more about this topic, continue reading. Below, I will share with you five...
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