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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Selling yourself during an interview doesn't come naturally for most. Preparation, practice and story telling will help you become master the interview process!
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.
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'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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
