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BRIC Country India needs a reality check - myth or miracle? Find out in
English, Dutch, German and French what business opportunities India can bring.
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International
Job Seekers in China, Prosper with 888! 28 July 2008
The phonetic sound of ‘8’ bears resemblance with the word for prosperity
and wealth. Curious to make it work in your favour too?
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Do
you know which language is spoken in the Capital of Europe? 11 July 2008
Job hunting in Belgium is not easy. Although multilingual and international
this labour market offers many pitfalls for foreign job seekers. Do you want
to have a job in the capital of Europe?
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IMG
Business Lunch regarding the Gulf Region. 26 June 08
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> to find out more about successful expatriate assignments in
the Gulf Region.
IMG Business Lunch on India. 29 May 08
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> about the opportunities this BRIC country offers.
How
to survive the Nordic (business) climate: be well prepared! 21 February 2008
The reliability and soundness of Swedish brands like Volvo and Ikea are significant
for doing business in Sweden. Dare to be outstanding like a Swede, be prepared...
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Be
for once truly romantic: consider La Douce France as your next destination!
6 February 2008
With Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching and Paris being the ultimate romantic
weekend get-a-way, you may want to consider France as your next place of destination.
But be aware, working in France as a foreigner entails some hurdles …
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Are
you ready to find a job on the Swiss job market? 8 January 2008
Switzerland is known for its small open economy with high skilled industry
of machinery, motors, locomotives, clocks and watches, chemical industry, chocolate
and textiles. Furthermore, Switzerland is a hub for life science, high-tech
and information and communication technology (ICT).
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Do you know how
to negotiate with the Emiratis? 11 December 2007
Saying something about another culture often involves stereotyping and although
stereotypes sometimes come close to prejudice, they do hold some truth as well.
The essence of what makes the Emiratis Emiratis is the cultural heritage that
determines what people from a certain cultural group believe to be right or
wrong, beautiful or ugly, what is considered on time and what is considered
too late.
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Do you have what it takes to manage at the Irish labour market? 4 December
2007
It was often said that one of Ireland’s major export products are its people,
but with a thriving economy, Ireland has become a cosmopolitan melting pot of
migrant workers herself. Have a look...
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Do
you have enough Guanxi to land a job? 20 November 2007
The network of personal connections - called guanxi - is essential when
looking for employment in China. But how to network in a big foreign country
like China?
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Is
it also La Dolce Vita for foreign jobseekers in Italy? 13 November 2007
Looking good or having a bad hair day suddenly takes a different meaning for
jobseekers in Italy. Have you got the style to succeed on the Italian job market?
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Are
you ready to confront the Aussi's? 30 October 2007
Do you have what it takes to adapt to the Australian way of life? Able to confront
the tall-poppy syndrome?
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How
to close a deal? 16 October 2007
Not understanding cultural differences could break a deal. Business is lost
when individuals and corporations are not aware of what’s common practice –
and what’s not ...
Is there any information available that can help to do business in the States?
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Do
you have what it takes to be successful on the British job market? 5 September
2007
Do you have what it takes to adapt the refined, formal, considerate, and well-mannered
way of doing business in the UK?
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What
does it take to get a job in the Netherlands? 29 June 2007
Working or studying abroad sounds to many people as an adventure. However, without
a proper preparation this is bound to fail. The updated 'Looking for Work in
the Netherlands' guide will help you to prepare yourself for the Dutch labour
market.
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Are
you on time for a job in Germany? 21 June 2007
Need to know what makes a candidate successful on the German job market?
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Are
you ready for the job opportunities in Spain? 20 June 2007
What does it take to be successful on the Spanish job market?
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