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Welcome to the Guide to Getting Your First Job Abroad. This podcast is designed to help those that want to combine building a meaningful career with seeing the world. We discuss things like “Routes to Careers Abroad,” “Jobs that pay you to travel,” “How to nail a skype interview,” digital nomads, visas and global resume requirements! Perfect for people looking to work abroad for the first time. Each week we cover a different factor that you’ll need to consider when thinking about working abroad for the first time. We’ll also speak directly to someone who’s made the move and uncover their tips, tricks and what they wished they’d done differently. Logo by Eoin Burgin
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If you're thinking about living and working abroad then you're probably aware that Barbados recently launched a 12 month remote working visa! In this very special episode I got the opportunity to talk to Melanie Jones, Founder of Eureka Barbados https://www.eurekabarbados.com who was born, raised and still lives on the island. We delve into the realities of living and working in this island paradise including: cost of living, safety, climate, accommodation availability, visa options and chall...
Driving licenses, visas, housing, registration, banking, tax ID: the list of things you need to accomplish before moving abroad is huge and can be pretty daunting. That's why this week we are tackling the practical and administrative side of relocation to unblock any obstacles you have to finally making the leap and start working abroad. I'll be joined by Noah Mobility CEO Katrin Ruland www.noah-mobility.de a relocation expert who has handled over 15,000 relocations, to answer all of your que...
China, one of the most fascinating, vast, diverse and potentially difficult places to live and work abroad. It's the topic of this week's interview as serial expat Nathalie Steinmaurer talks us through her route to living and working in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, London and now Munich. Nathalie reveals how she built a global career in data and consulting, what it was like living and working in China and the challenges she faced as a single woman living abroad.
"New York is truly it's own animal! It has no comparison," says Hina Hussain in this week's bonus interview. Hina, a British brand strategist, talks us through the realities of living in one of the most exciting and polarising cities in the world. Focusing on how she built her global career, navigated the tricky midfield of visas and the practicalities you need to think of when moving to NYC. We also chat about the challenges she has faced travelling throughout and to and from the US and what...
The biggest challenge many expats face when they first move abroad, is making friends. That's why in this week's episode we're looking at where to find friends and how to turn acquaintances into friends. We're also be covering the tricky challenge of navigating romantic relationships; coping with long-distance relationships, the up's and down's of cross-cultural relationships and the pitfalls that come when you move abroad with a partner.Our inspirational interview this week comes from Cepee ...
This week we're talking about accommodation when it comes to living and working abroad. How to find it, avoiding scams and what to look for. I'll also be covering my pre-flight check list which details all of the practical tasks you need to complete before getting on that flight. In this episode we talk to Katie McBride who as a hiring manager and expat herself, gives her tips on how to stand out from the crowd on LinkedIn and be seen as exceptional in a virtual interview.
This week we're looking at mental and physical wellbeing as an expat. With the absence of close friends and family, culture shock, the isolation that often comes with the language barrier and difficulty in making friends it's no wonder that expats often feel stressed and anxious. We're going to talk about how to protect against mental health issues and avoid the expat slump. I'll also be giving my tips on keeping physically fit and healthy when working abroad. Last but not least we're joined ...
This episode delves back into the world of remote working. Specifically; expanding on jobs you can do remotely, skills employers are looking for when hiring remote workers and how to adapt your CV/Resume when applying for a remote position. We'll also be looking how to make the transition from office to remote that bit easier and maintain productivity.This week's episode features an exciting interview from remote working guru Jonathan Kalan, founder of Unsettled. Jonathan has lived for ...
This episode focuses on building your professional network whether you're an introvert or extrovert. We focus on practical advice and specific examples for both online and face-to-face networking that will help you grow your career whilst working abroad.
This week it's all about safety when working abroad. Understanding what the risks are when moving abroad and how to mitigate them. We're going to look at which cities are regarded as the safest in the world and which are the most dangerous. Ten great tips that will help you stay safe on the ground and the importance of respecting local cultures and customs when it comes to keeping safe.
In this episode we focus on how to become a digital nomad as a route to working abroad! This includes the top 10 roles for digital nomads, resources to support digital nomads and downsides you'll need to consider. We also discuss how to go about convincing your boss to let you work remotely and delve into the world of digital-nomad retreats and co-living spaces.
In the second part of our easy routes to global careers series, we're delving into the world of work abroad schemes. We're going to discuss work abroad schemes that are worth doing including TEFL, JET and Mountbatten. We'll also be covering "How To Nail A Skype Interview!" Show NotesHere are some links that I referenced in this episode.https://www.jet-uk.orghttps://www.mountbatten.orgIf you're thinking of undertaking a TEFL course here are the three questions we recommend you ask:· &nbs...
This episode is the first of two focusing on easy routes to global careers. We look at four different strategies to help you work abroad; including how to convince your boss to let you move abroad, jobs that pay you to travel, which countries you can just go and apply when you get there and how to make your CV stand out when applying from abroad. We also feature our first 'inspirational interview' with an expat who's been there, done that and got the t-shirt. If you're interested in working a...
We're starting at the beginning with the crucial topic of where to go! How do you actually decide where you want to live and work abroad next? Where can you build a meaningful career whilst seeing the world?In this episode, we help you create a wish-list for your next home, and rate cities according to your needs. We also discuss some of the best and worst cities for expats globally and recommend resources that will help you find your first job abroad. If you're looking to work ab...
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