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'Looking
for work in China': Planning an international career move to China? Make sure
you are up to the task!
Do you know enough to conquer the Chinese labour market? Are you better to discuss
feedback in a group or in person? What is Guanxi? How much eye contact should
you make with your counterparts? The answers to these questions are the key
to success or failure when looking for a job and working in China. The newly
updated 'Looking for work in China' guide provides you with the information
and answers and informs you of important facts in labour markets, key areas
to look for work, and what to expect in interviews.
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more >
Singapore:
updated guide just released
Do you know enough to conquer the Singaporean labour market? Is a Singaporean
recruiter looking for a team player or a lone wolf? What should you do if you
are a couple of minutes late for the interview? Who should you speak to you
in a company when you need something done quickly? The answers to these questions
are the key to success or failure when looking for a job and working in Singapore.
The newly updated 'Looking for work in Singapore' guide provides you with the
information and answers and informs you of important facts in...
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more about the Singaporean Job Market >
South
Africa: updated guide just released
Today the World Cup madness begins in South Africa! This is the first football
World Cup ever to take place on the African continent and a spirit of warm anticipation
and optimism has spread throughout the country. South Africa has had a turbulent
past and is still dealing with the social, political and economical consequences
of this. However, the whole world is now looking at South Africa as a country
which also offers a range of opportunities. If you are looking for work in South
Africa, it is likely that you have questions about how things work in this country.
Where and how do I start? How do I write...
Read more
about the South African Job Market >
'Looking
for work in Brazil' - A multicultural challenge
For centuries immigration has been a determining factor for Brazilian society,
a society that connects continents. A unique demographic and cultural texture
has formed in Brazil's mega cities and its large metropolitan areas like Rio
de Janeiro, São Paulo and Belo Horizonte. And today, the country's steady economic
growth and its diverse labour market are attracting more foreigners than ever.
Expertise in Labour Mobility (ELM), is pleased to announce the release of a
new guide book,'Looking for work in Brazil'.
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more about Looking for work in Brazil >
Successful
job hunt - ELM Workshops
Getting a job isn't getting any easier! Your students are faced with fierce
competition on the labour market these days. Next to the ongoing credit crunch,
the job market is getting more international every year...
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more about a key for succesful job hunt >
Escape the Credit Crunch - Go to Canada
Yes, we know there is a global crisis. But why would you stay in your current
home country looking for a job when the chances to succeed are getting fewer?
Why not pack your bags and make a dream come true? Escaping the global credit
crunch is not easy, but...
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more >
Good
News for International Job Hunters in South Africa! 06 February 2009
Leaving behind a turbulent past, South Africa with its emerging market is
looking into a relatively bright economic future. Throughout the last decades,
investments have expanded continuously, creating new employment opportunities
also for skilled migrants...
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more about job hunting in South Africa >
Blending
Shiva and Tata with high-speed Internet
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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more >
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?
Read
more about the Chinese job market >
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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more about the Belgian job market >
IMG
Business Lunch regarding the Gulf Region. 26 June 08
Read more > to find out more about successful expatriate assignments in
the Gulf Region.
IMG Business Lunch on India. 29 May 08
Read more
> about the opportunities this BRIC country offers.
Want
to become part of incredible India? 22 April 08
It is difficult to refer to India, when instead we are referring to
a lot of 'countries' (regions) and people. Religion plays an important role
in this.
Approximately 80.5 percent of the population is Hindu, followed by 13.4 percent
Muslims, 2.3 percent Christians, 1.9 percent Sikhs and 0.8 percent Buddhists.
And then we did not even mention all!
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more about the Indian job market >
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...
Read
more about the Swedish job market >
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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more about the Frence job market >
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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more about the Swiss job market >
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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more about the Emirati job market >
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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more about the Irish job market >
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?
Read
more about the Chinese job market >
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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more about the Italian job market >
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?
Read more about the Australian job market
>
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?
Read more about the American job market
>
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?
Read more about the British job market
>
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.
Read more about the Dutch job market >
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?
Read more about the German job market >
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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more about the Spanish job market >
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