How To Get Interviewed For a Job Overseas (Part 1)
Are you planning to apply for a position abroad? If you are, this blog will help you prepare. When applying for a job abroad, it’s important that you learn the different methods that some companies or agencies are currently using to conduct their job interviews abroad, as they often differ from traditional job interviews that are constrained by geography. As you may already know, most companies like to interview their prospect employees using the famous “let’s get to know you in-person” kind of interviews. While an “in-person” job interview is the most...
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 Things NOT to Say When Introducing Yourself to a Potential Employer Abroad
When you move to a new country, you’ll be meeting a lot of people for the first time. Some will turn out to be acquaintances, some friends, and a few may be your potential employer. It’s easy to get caught up in the stress of moving and not be your usual self in those first few months. Social situations even can feel overwhelming. To keep yourself on track and ensure that you make a positive impression, avoid saying these five things when introducing yourself. 1. “I don’t like it here.” If you’re currently living overseas, we all know someone like this. This person...
Read MoreHow to Deal with Culture Shock
There’s no doubt that moving to a new country and adapting to a new culture can be challenging. It takes time and requires a considerable amount of patience, even if you have experience moving abroad. Often times, the adjustment to environmental and social differences can include culture shock. When assimilating yourself into a new culture that’s very different from your own, culture shock is often unavoidable, but it doesn’t have to necessarily be a bad thing. Culture shock is a learning experience of its own, and with it comes a broadening of perspective and understanding. Getting a better...
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