5 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...
Read More3 Areas to Research Before Launching an International Job Search
Recently, I was in Toronto. Toronto is known as the most diverse city in the world, with more than half of its population being foreign-born. What a treat for me to spend some time speaking with other career professionals who regularly work with high-skilled, job-seeking international professionals. We discussed many issues facing this population, but I want to share with you the top three areas that were discussed regarding what international professionals need to research in order to be effective in the job search. These three areas apply to you whether you’re an international student...
Read MoreHow to Use Social Media to Get Your Dream Job
We all spend far too much time on social media, often with no results to show for it. If you love being on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or any of the other social media apps that are around, consider using them as a strategy in your job search. It’s not as simple as you think, but if used correctly, you could very well land yourself your dream job. Let’s get started. #1 Get on LinkedIn. This is the most obvious one so we’re going to start here. Yes, you should create a LinkedIn profile if you haven’t already. Add your professional experience, education, and a picture and...
Read More10 Strategies You Should Be Using to Prepare for a Career Overseas (Part 2)
Welcome back, my friends. This is Marielys again with part two of “10 Strategies You Should Be Using to Prepare for a Career Overseas.” In this blog post, I am going to discuss the last five strategies to help you during your preparation for a career overseas. At this point, and if things went as planned, you should have identified your target, searched for available jobs, developed your résumé/CV, applied for jobs, and finally, prepared and completed your interview for that excellent job that will help you embark on a new life experience. Shortly after, you should be celebrating...
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