Get Globally Connected!
I’ve worked with job seekers from more than 180 countries. I have yet to find a job seeker whose home country doesn’t use some form of networking to find employment opportunities. Whether you call it “networking” in the United States, “guanxi” in Hong Kong, or “reseautage” in France, it’s all the same thing: making connections! Making connections is a part of daily life in most parts of the world. We can’t survive alone nor would most people want to. It’s natural to connect with others who share similar interests, which is why networking during a job search should be an innate part of...
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...
Read MoreMoving Your Career to Houston, Texas
So you are thinking of moving to Houston, Texas? Great idea! Houston is incredibly diverse and its residents speak 145 languages. With friendly people and lots of outdoor fun, there is always something to do. In addition, compared to other big cities, Houston is relatively affordable. Here are some things to keep in mind when you are looking for work: Location, Location, Location Houston is a large metropolitan area with many cities on the outer edge of Houston: Katy, SugarLand, PearLand, Humble, The Woodlands…the list goes on and on. Many people live in these cities and...
Read MoreMoving Your Career to Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm is a multicultural city with a population of about one million people, representing nationalities from all over the world. It is a fast growing city with green space and rivers and streams running coursing around more than 17 islands all connected by bridges. Stockholm is considered one of the greenest cities in the world and it has been nicknamed the Venice of the North. The winters are dark and cold with the spring melting the snow as the days become longer and longer reaching its peak at the summer solstice in June which has Sweden’s longest day of the year with the...
Read MoreKnow Before You Go: Business Card Etiquette in India
India, officially the Republic of India, is the seventh-largest country in the world by area, and the second most populous. When in India, keep in mind that you are not dealing with a single, monolithic culture. India is a country with numerous religions, ethnic backgrounds, social castes, education levels, as well as regional and cultural differences. As a result, the business culture varies, depending on the type of business, and is additionally impacted by the local government, geographical region as well as religion. India’s largest and most multicultural city, Mumbai, is a fairly...
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