8 Skills for Effective International Communication
What skills are involved in being an international communicator? To thrive in the world of international business, professionals need to engage “soft” skills in addition to “hard” skills like technology.
Read More5 Steps to Launching your 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 MoreTips for Entering the International Non-profit Career Field
Nonprofits are also a particularly good option for those looking to move abroad for work, as they often post job opportunities on job sites used in multiple countries.
Read MorePassport Career: The Best Online Resource for Your International Job Search
It’s hard to believe that Passport Career launched just a few years ago with about 50 country profiles. We’ve grown so much! Tapping into our worldwide network of over 100 career experts around the world, we now offer our clients detailed information about 81 countries and over 250 cities! Every month we are adding more content to our robust profiles that already include: Country Overview and Relocation Resources Career & Job Search Support City-Specific Job Market Data Visa/Work Permit Resources Business Culture Listings of Top Employers...
Read MoreProtocol for Business Cards in Argentina
When traveling for work, business cards are one of the essentials. They serve as a means of introduction, of exchanging contact information and of maintaining networks. Although the content, form and layout of business cards worldwide is very similar, there are key regional differences in both the content and most importantly, in the etiquette of exchanging them. In doing your best to be successful, having a culturally appropriate business card and knowing the proper etiquette of exchange can make all the difference. The Card: Business cards in Argentina are important and...
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