Overcoming the cultural barrier
Cultural difference in the work environment and job application process is only one of the many obstacles Expat Partners face. However, it’s a great obstacle to overcome as you work on it straight away.
How to find your professional identity abroad
How to work abroad as the Expat Partner is THE question for many of joining our partners abroad. I share my toolkit on how to build on your career while living abroad.
3 differences in marketing and communication between the US and Europe
Since living in America I experience many differences in marketing to what I was used to from Europe. Technology is changing the way we communicate a lot and I want to share some recent, bewildering experiences I had here in the US.
How to apply for jobs using LinkedIn in the US
In this article, I will explain how to use LinkedIn for your job hunt and how to get referrals by employees of your dream company. Happy job hunting! I know its awful but the more you know the easier it will be.
LinkedIn for Expats: Pimp your digital business card
Learn how to pimp your LinkedIn profile when living abroad and seeking new business contacts and/or work. Part 1 introduces you to the pitfalls of the header area and offers advice on how to stand out. Download the free checklist.
Self-marketing overseas: The overwhelming American business culture and how to cope with it
So what are the core differences in our private and business culture? How vital is self-marketing in the American business culture? And how can I as an Expat adopt to my new surrounding in order to be perceived as a valuable and competent business partner?