Work Abroad and International Job Articles

At Expat Exchange, we receive a steady flow of requests for information about how to find an overseas job and how to navigate other international career issues. Below are articles for those who are seeking international jobs and those already working abroad.

Expat Author Success Stories By Jo Parfitt Interested in becoming an expat author? Everyone can benefit from having a mentor or role model. Look no further than other expats or ex-expats who have written books and see if any of them remind you of someone - of yourself?

What to do if You Can't Find a Job Abroad By Elizabeth Kruempelmann If you live overseas looking for a job and have not been able to get hired by a company, it may be time for a different approach. Start thinking like a business owner rather than a job hunter.

Teach Abroad: Been There, Done That - A Q&A with Janice Ireland, a British Teacher who has Taught Overseas and Returned to the UK By Anne Keeling For many who teach abroad, their passion for teaching overseas, travel and the expat lifestyle leads them on an extraordinary journey through life. Janice Ireland taught in Libya, Kuwait, Egypt and the Netherlands before returning to Britain. Read about her experiences in this insightful Q&A.

Finland Jobs By Marja Saviaro How do you find Finnish jobs? International relocation expert, Marja Saviaro, offers a great list of resources for expats seeking jobs in Finland.

Capital Gain Taxes Going Up, Way Up - 58 Percent Increase in Capital Gain Taxes Coming By John Harvey Americans abroad face increased taxes in 2010 and beyond. John Harvey gives a helpful overview of the changes to come.

Multiple Realities: Expatriates Using Art to Explore & Recreate Personal & Professional Identities By Jennifer Bradley, Ph.D. and Natalie Tollenaere Understanding what influences both who you are, and how you want to be in a new environment is essential to adapting as an expatriate. Read this article and try the exercise below to discover new perspectives.

How U.S. Expatriates Can Avoid the 13 Most Common Expat Tax Traps By Nick Hodges, CPA/PFS, MBA, CFP While the expat experience can be an exciting an exhilarating adventure, there is no greater frustration and disappointment than having the IRS ruin your experience by auditing your tax return while away, calculating additional taxes due, penalizing and charging you interest during the process, and even perhaps suggesting jail time for your mistakes.

10 Questions for Women Who Want to Live and Work Abroad By Elizabeth Kruempelmann More and more women are putting a new emphasis on integrating international experience into their lifelong personal and professional goals. They want to travel and work abroad to gain practical skills and to live a more satisfying and enriching life.

When Saying Too Much in the Job Interview Works Against You By Kelly Magowan Do you talk too much, too little or say just the right amount to land you the job? Kelly Magowan offers advice to job seekers.

Overseas Employment: A Balancing Act By Saskia Meckman How can companies, juggling expatriates and their families worldwide, balance the decisions involved in finding and retaining globally competent employees? Reprinted from Human Resource Executive, 11-19-08

"The Change Loop" and the Emotions of Redundancy By Kelly Magowan There are numerous changes that can be brought about in an environment such as the one created by the current turbulence in the world economy. This has obviously impacted the careers of a vast number of people, including expats. Kelly Magowan of Six Figures helps put it all in perspective.

Vienna, Amsterdam, Berlin; Teacher Finds International Opportunities A Dream By Anne Keeling When Rudi Powell was about to retire after 35 years of teaching in the UK he heard of a job opportunity in Vienna International School in Austria. He enjoyed teaching abroad so much he went on to positions in Rotterdam and Berlin.

International Jobs: Personal Branding By Kelly Magowan Are you searching for an international job? Magowan gives an overview of Tom Peter's Personal Branding strategy and how to use the strategy to land a job or advance your career.

FAQ about Overseas Jobs By Joshua Wood Searching for overseas jobs? Our new FAQ about Overseas Jobs offers advice for people interested in work abroad -- from researching individual country requirements and job markets to networking with family and friends.

How to Engage the Interviewer & Beat the Competition! By Kelly Magowan Selling yourself during an interview doesn't come naturally for most. Preparation, practice and story telling will help you become master the interview process!

Invest in China - 10 Points to Help You Make a Wiser Decision By Spencer Jan There are plenty of things to consider when you invest in China. Spencer Jan shares ten tips for anyone considering investments there.

The Importance of Successful Profile Writing By Susan Williams Being able to write a convincing profile is important on many levels. The first thing that comes to most people’s mind when profile writing is brought up is revising one’s resume.

China Business Negotiation: 11 Useful Tips By Spencer Jan Negotiations in China is a tough thing to master. But with enough practice and a little preparation, you'll do fine. I hope the above tips help you out on your next trip to China.

Singapore Work Permits: The Personalized Employment Pass By AngryAngMo Singapore's new Personalized Employment Pass is a major improvement over the Employment Pass. If approved, it lasts for 5 years, applies to multiple employers and allows for a 6 month unemployment span rather than the EP's 1 month.

Why in a Market Downturn Job Seekers Need to Think like Entrepreneurs By Kelly Magowan Some of us are concerned about job security and are adopting the strategy of sitting tight and crossing our fingers to weather the storm, others are feeling more empowered and see the market as ripe with opportunities for them to advance their careers. These people are the ones who have adopted the characteristics and strategic approach of an entrepreneur.

Facing a Financial Crisis? Move Your Teaching Career Abroad By Kelly Blackwell Are you facing a personal financial crisis that seems endless and unsolvable? Find a teaching job abroad and go from the bottom of the financial food chain to the to

Tips for Starting a Business in Spain By Yolanda Solo Thinking about starting a business in Spain? Many expats try, but only a few succeed. Solo offers advice about understanding the market, catering to locals and other advice.

How A Career Objective Can Help Your Job Application Stand Out By Kelly Magowan For high salary earners, having a Career Objective or some sort of statement that highlights to the reader what type/s of job opportunities you are interested in can be advantageous.

Working Abroad: Paphos, Cyprus By ExpatExchange.com Member A member of ExpatExchange shares his experiences finding a job, learning the language and moving to Pahpos, Cyprus.

Best Paid Overseas Teaching Jobs By Kelly Blackwell To ensure you land the best paid overseas teaching job you need to consider more than just the salary being offered.

Your Guide to Offshore Investing By Barry Davys A guide to offshore investing writting for expats in Spain, but applies to expats worldwide. Advice on emergency funds, taxes and more.

Expat Life in the UAE: Working in Dubai By Pippa Sanderson There are tremendous job opportunities in Dubai, but employment may come as something of a shock to expats. Sanderson's article provides a great overview of what to expect!

Seven Time Saving Tips for your Job Search By Kelly Magowan Helpful tips to save you time when assessing which job ads to spend time applying for and which to avoid.

Resume Feedback -- Who & What to Believe By Kelly Magowan When searching for a job, many people will give you feedback on your resume. Magowan offers advice for determining whose feedback you should follow.

Start With You - Not the Job Title By Kelly Magowan The best way to begin your job search is to start with you, your skills, interests, values, abilities and motivators.

7 Rules for Successfully Communicating with a non-native English Speaker By Terry Kaufman As a communicator, you are responsible for the language you use. The obstacle is that native English speakers often assume that everyone speaks and understands English.

3 Key Steps To Choosing The Right Teaching Job Abroad By Kelly Blackwell Tips for finding the right international teaching job.

Jobs in Dubai: Finding Employment in the UAE By Ahmed Juma Many job hunters still believe that the streets of Dubai are paved with gold, but competition for jobs can be fierce.

On the Tip of your Expat Tongue... By Louise Isaacs Want to start a career in teaching? Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) certification is a great way to get started.

Sustainable English Cultivates Relationships By Terry Kaufman A cautionary tale that explores the importance of correct use of language when native and non-native speakers conduct business with one another.

Working in Spain By Simone Icough

Working in the U.S. - Common TN Visa Problems to Avoid By TN Visa Expert

What You Need to Know Before Sending Employees Overseas By Steven L. Relis, CPA

So You've Just Landed That Exciting Assignment Abroad - Now What? By Ward C. Naughton and Doug Johnson Financial considerations for those who have just landed an international assignment.

An Interview With China Photojournalist Tom Carter By Blacksmith Books

No Worries. They Speak English. By Christine Draeger

What the Teacher Certification Programs Don't Tell You -- Which Can Cost You Thousands and Months of Time By James Beckley

What You Should Know Before Taking a Teacher Certification Program By James Beckley

EFL Teaching - The New Working Holiday By Kris Zelunka

Leveraging Your Teaching Job Abroad By Kelly Blackwell

Managing Intercultural Teams in India By Ranjini Manian

Teaching English in China: One Expat's Experience By Tom Carter

Tempus Fugit By Colin Friedman

Teaching Abroad -- An Advanced Strategy for Landing the Perfect Teaching Job By Kelly Blackwell

Finding a Teaching Job Abroad Using the Internet as an Information Medium By Kelly Blackwell

Teaching Overseas - Should You Register at an International Teaching Job Fair? By Kelly Blackwell

Working at an International School Can Restore your Enthusiasm for Education By Kelly Blackwell

Don't be fooled by a Low Salary Offer -- The Cost of Living is Where It's At By Kelly Blackwell

Intercultural Stereotyping: We are all GUILTY of it! By Ange Teo

Global Business Etiquette - "When in Rome..." By Think Global Recruitment

Brief on Singapore: Living and Working By Ange Teo

India Inc. tries managing success, Interculturally. By Rohit Kumar

Managing Businesses Interculturally By Rohit Kumar

Interview Tips By Lorna Cowan

A Neglected Intelligence By Dina Zavrski-Makaric

This Country Could Use Some Vowels (but everything else is close to perfect): Starting a Business in the Istrian Region of Croatia By Hank Brill

Work Abroad: Expat Entrepreneur By Jo Parfitt Do you have what it takes to be an expat entrepreneur? Work abroad has its challenges, but about starting your own business? Have you considered other international jobs, but keep dreaming about working for yourself.

Work Abroad: Problems and Solutions for Expat Spouses By Jo Parfitt Despite an increasingly global society the problem of the career of the expatriate spouse still remains unsolved. The majority of today's families comprise two working partners, both wanting to pursue a long-term career. The number one reason for foreign assignment failure remains spousal and familial discontent. Jo Parfitt offers some great advice for expats who can obtain a work permit and those who cannot.

Is it Really Possible to Travel, Have a Successful Career and an Extraordinary Life? By Elizabeth Kruempelmann

Money Talks? By Margarita Gokun Silver

The American Dream By Lizzy McNaney-Juster

Working Abroad: Frankfurt, Germany By ExpatExchange.com Member

Old Job, New Job: Tips for Reducing Stress in the Office By Nancy Morris

Worker Shortage Crisis in Alberta By Thelma O' Connor

Five Tips on Chinese Banquet Etiquette By Susie Hart

Jobs France: Searching for a Job in France By Chris Ward Johnson Searching for jobs in France can be time consuming. And, as with so many things in France, there is a set bureaucratic procedure which you must follow.

The Land of Oz By Dina Zavrski-Makaric

Voices from Home: The Family and Personal Side of Short-term Assignments By Anne P. Copeland, PhD

To Be or Not to Be Self-Employed Versus Employed On a Foreign Assignment Outside the US By Marc J. Strohl, CPA Strohl explores the expat tax implications of being self employed while living abroad.

The Hidden Jewel: Form 2555- Foreign Earned Income Exclusion's Other Cousin By Marc J. Strohl, CPA

Tax Treaties and How They Affect You the Individual By Marc J. Strohl, CPA

Are You A US Person Thinking Of Accepting A Foreign Assignment? Some US Tax Matters You Should Know Before You Accept! By Marc J. Strohl, CPA From the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Form 2555) to tax considerations for the self-employed expatriate, this article provides a comprehensive checklist of information for the US person to consider prior to accepting an assignment outside the US.

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U.S. Taxes on Income Earned Abroad - How Can it Affect You? By Donald Walter, CPA Americans living abroad are subject to US tax liability on their foreign earned income -- even though the foreign country may tax the same earnings.

Negotiating the Best Expat Package for Your Next International Assignment By Achim Heuser If you've been offered an international assignment, this article is a must read. Achim Heuser provides practical advice about negotiating your expat salary, benefits, housing allowance, tax liability, annual leave and more.

Developing Benefits for Short-Term Expatriate Assignments By Tom Paton, Prudential Relocation

Proposed Repeal of Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Defeated! By By Steven Y.C. Kang, CPA

Elimination of Dual Taxation During Your Foreign Assignment By Steven Y.C. Kang, CPA

A Start-Up Plan for the Long Distance Job Seeker By Falcon Resource Group

What is Really Being Done? Maximizing the Success of Women on Overseas Assignments By Saskia Meckman

Transferring Your For-Profit Management Skills to Volunteer Leadership: Two Examples By Tonya J. Foust Mead, PhD, MBA, MA Ed. Psy.

How to Create a Global Resume/CV By Mary Anne Thompson

Expatriate Benefits: What's the Best Approach? By CIGNA International Expatriate Benefits

Getting the Most From Cross-Cultural Training By Peter T. Burgi, Ph.D