Posts Tagged "relocating employees"

Passport Career: The Best Online Resource for Your International Job Search

Posted by on Mar 14, 2017 in Global Career Blog, Global Job Search | 0 comments

Passport 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...

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Moving Your Career to Vancouver, Canada

Posted by on Dec 6, 2016 in Expat Lifestyle, Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, International Resume/CV Tips, Interviewing Globally, Networking Internationally | 0 comments

Moving Your Career to Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver is known as one of the most livable cities in the world but Vancouver is not for everyone. The city has become a place for the wealthy as house prices have skyrocketed and continue to go up. Unfortunately, salaries have not kept up with the cost of living. Vancouver is much smaller compared to Toronto which boasts many company headquarters. Instead, most of the companies in Vancouver are small businesses, employing less than 200 people. Perhaps because of this, many people chose to become a consultant or start their own business.   British Columbia and Vancouver have become a...

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How to Use Social Media to Get Your Dream Job

Posted by on Nov 25, 2015 in Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, Networking Internationally | 0 comments

How 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...

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The #1 Change All Expats Need to Make to their Resumes

Posted by on Nov 11, 2015 in Global Career Blog, International Resume/CV Tips | 0 comments

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...

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5 Ways to Stay Relevant in Your Field Overseas as the Accompanying Spouse

Posted by on Nov 4, 2015 in Cross-Border Education, Expat Lifestyle, Global Alternatives to Employment, Global Career Blog | 0 comments

5 Ways to Stay Relevant in Your Field Overseas as the Accompanying Spouse

When living overseas, the accompanying partners are often forced to give up their job or in the very best scenario, take a sabbatical. But, just because you’re not working at the moment doesn’t mean you have to (nor should you) disconnect. Sometime spouses are in situations where they can’t find a job or they are not allowed to work on the local economy. Don’t let that put a damper on your career! In order to be ready to jump back into your field when you’re ready, follow these five easy strategies.   1. Keep any licenses or certifications current. It can be tricky...

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