It’s that time of year again. As the summer draws to a close, executives return to their desks with trepidation, having relaxed and enjoyed their vacations all over the world. Graduates and school leavers look towards new horizons or seeking new opportunities for London jobs after studying and most thoughts tend to drift back to those sunny cosmopolitan climes from where we have just returned.
Many of us will keep dreaming of our place in sun, but for others that holiday feeling just won’t go away, and as the new term mentality approaches, thoughts may well turn to making a permanent move to take a career in another country, maybe thinking about landing in Singpoare jobs or jobs in Dubai.
But where? You may have enjoyed your break on the beaches of Brazil, but there may not be much demand for your key IT skills. It’s not quite as easy as picking up your passport and heading for the airport either. Planning is required and many important factors to be taken into account. Possibly the most important things to consider would be visa requirements , the countries required skill set and any language barriers you may need to overcome.
But don’t let any of that put you off! Here’s a guide to a few of the most happening places to work in. Read more…
At the Interview – YOUR the boss..
Interviewing for a potential new position is really nerve wracking for the job seeker, and rightly so. It could be the job you’ve dreamed of, or be offering you the longed for option of working abroad.
It’s a given that the Employer has the upper hand in these situations whether you’re looking for Sydney jobs, jobs in London, or wherever it is you want to go. They hold the cards and the choice of who to recruit is entirely with them, they will have assessed your credentials and experience next to their job requirements and invited you along to meet you in person.
But how much do YOU know about THEM. How much research and home work have you done behind the scenes to assess their suitability for YOU. In the midst of global economic uncertainty, nobody wants to be wasting their time and energies on an ailing organisation, no matter how big they are, or how slick the brochure.
When it’s time for reference check, don’t forget your own. Joining an organisation that goes belly up only a matter of weeks after you arrived would be soul destroying and set your career trajectory back for sure. It’s only fair to mention that many people made redundant in the current downturn weren’t actually aware their company was in trouble until they were told to clear the desks, so without being Sherlock Holmes, there is only a certain amount of snooping that can be done.
Here are a few tips on what to look for when choosing a new employer, and signs the company isn’t as healthy as it seems: Read more…
You have that polished resume, and excellent letter, and that elegant suit for the next job interview. Now what? You don’t really want to ruin that opportunity with a nervous state of mind. No need to worry, we’ll help you prepare for that much awaited discussion with your future employer. Here are effective job interview tips that you should know by now.
1. Do Your Research – Don’t go into the war without ammunition. Do your homework and research about the company especially if it’s for an international job opportunity, their profile, products/services, history, etc. Having familiarized the company profile gives you an idea what exactly they are looking for in a candidate. Besides, doing your research will give you that jumpstart point in the interview.
2. Be Honest – Do not ever underestimate the power of background check. You can’t get away with lying on your resume or on your interview. Do not embarrass yourself with false information. Be honest. Lay down your limitations and weaknesses in the job profile. Employers will appreciate you for it and they’ll know what (and not) to expect from you on the job.
3. Be Neat (Physically!) – This must be the oldest trick in the books. Just as presentation is a vital part in your resume, your physical appearance is Read more…
Getting an overseas job is always a golden opportunity, whether you have the vision of working on a foreign economy or pursuing a career from a foreign study. It’s not only the traveling that attracts individuals; it’s also the thought of diversity in people, culture, and opportunities that inspires you to want to grab that opportunity abroad. But remember, starting an international career, is never a smooth road.
Those who have lived the successful expat life abroad have a few things in common: a genuine college degree, years of experience, and endless perseverance. Of course I won’t let my article end on those 3 denominators.
There are also these aspects which I would like to share to jumpstart your overseas careers: Read more…
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and is really making its mark as a centre for business, tourism media and culture.
Abu Dhabi, although often thought of as Dubai’s less glamorous neighbour, is, however, the epitome of a modern Middle Eastern city - vibrant, cultural and lively.
Its strategic importance is significant as it houses the government of the UAE. Furthermore, Abu Dhabi holds nearly 9% of world oil reserves. Naturally, a large proportion of workers are employed overseas in the oil and gas industry.
For those into the hustle, bustle and bright lights, Dubai is only a 90 minute drive away.
Waqaar Hussain is a 31 year old British national living in Abu Dhabi, he says;
“I’ve lived in Abu Dhabi almost two years and I fell in love with the place on the first visit, it’s so much more relaxed and green compared with other Middle Eastern cities I have been to. The people in Abu Dhabi are friendly, warm and welcoming and the food choice is awesome. There are many nice hotels and bars to socialize in and importantly, it is much cheaper than Dubai. For a change of scenery, Dubai is only a 45 minute drive away, so the best of both worlds. I would definitely recommend Abu Dhabi for anybody wishing to relocate here. The only advice I could give would be to buy a one way ticket!”
Abu Dhabi: The facts. Read more…
In my former life as an arts marketer, we were sometimes faced with a whole lot of tickets that just weren’t selling. Now this could be for a myriad of reasons, but with a cast rehearsing, the event advertised etc, cancelling a show was not going to happen. So what to do?
May sound strange, but giving them away was never an option. Why?
Because if something is FREE, then what is its WORTH?
NOTHING.
In an economic climate such as this, many people will have found themselves recently embroiled in a murky underworld, otherwise known as online recruiting.
For those job seekers using the internet to search for that next career move, there are so many multiple options; it’s enough to make your head spin. Job Boards, recruiters’ websites, classified ads, resume writers, Blogs Microblogs, Facebooking and Tweets. There’s advice at every turn. Read more…
When the chips are down it’s always easy to wallow in the gloom of a global recession.
But the world doesn’t stop turning, and until we see the four horsemen on the horizon, we need to start seeing the glass as half full. You see, like attracts like, or so the saying goes, and when times get tough, the tough put a smile on their faces and get on with it.
Now, Dubai is a place that’s smile has outshined the rest and dazzled the world for the past few years. The extraordinary vision of The Ruling family and the lack of ‘red tape’ have ensured that the city we see today has risen like a phoenix from the flames. It has done so with such tenacity and success that has generated nothing but audible gasps from around the world.
Now the world is a very different place to what it was, and there is a very definite part of the Western culture that likes to build things up, and very publicly, knock them back down. As the world succumbs to a global credit crisis, the glitter and gold of the UAE has become a target for lazy journalism hell bent on writing Dubai off before it has barely begun. Read more…
There are many many advantages of working abroad and establishing an overseas career. I would hazard an educated guess that most of these are personal and will differ wildly from individual to individual, family to family.
Aside from the financial and lifestyle benefits of tax free living in the sunshine, our health, or that of our families could play a part in our decision to pursue a career abroad. Children or adults with skin problems can benefit from a healthy dose of sun induced vitamin d. The Weight conscious could find a whole new outdoor way of life to have real health benefits too.
These are some of the obvious. Who wouldn’t want to spend more time outside enjoying the kind of pursuits normally reserved for annual holidays? Read more…
Job seeking within the current economic climate need not be all doom and gloom if one knows where to look for that next big career move.
In fact, its times such as these that encourage and inspire people to make that longed for change. Inspired by the will to seek personal development, testing times allow our minds to wander on a larger scale of ‘what if’…
Life really is too short for most of us, and now is as good a time as any to follow those dreams. Avoiding the gloomy European weather could be on your wish list – but what if a holiday just isn’t enough??
As a skilled professional, the world really is your oyster and what better place to start looking for work than the Middle East?
Dubai is a vibrant, sun drenched city with international vacancies on every corner. As with any other place in the world, it doesn’t remain immune to economic downturns, but it could be said that the Gulf Region remains better placed to weather the storm better than most.
Storms, unless of the sandy variety, are something you won’t see very often here and skilled expats are welcomed with open arms. To work in Dubai most nationals must be sponsored by an employer.
While the Middle East might not be the first place that springs to mind for a working holiday, says there are plenty of things to like about Dubai. Read more…
You may pretty much have thought of it, especially in this time of economic downturn. You’ve probably read in the papers of firms providing assistance in securing a better career overseas. But you’re thinking to yourself, do I really have what it takes to work in an international environment? Do my qualifications suit the standards in an overseas job market?
Well just like writing your CV, working has its own do’s and don’ts which can help you derive success. Here are helpful tips when starting a career in the international scene: Read more…
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