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Expat Network Jobs Newsletter

Welcome to the Expat Network Jobs newsletter for October. As well as links to some of the many new job opportunities available at www.expatnetwork.com , we explore some of the many issues affecting your working life as an expat - or would-be expat.

In this edition we are keen to help you make sure you register or re-register with Expat Network so that you can fully enjoy all the many benefits available to you on registering.

This month we consider how confidence is returning to the oil and gas market.

We also look at some of the risks involved in being sent overseas to work.

We would also like to remind you that we are here to help. So if you have any queries about expat jobs or other topics don't hesitate to drop us an email. We love to hear from you!

Confidence Returning To Oil & Gas Market

After a tough four years new research shows that for the first time since 2014 the oil and gas industry expects more new jobs to be created than lost over the next 12 months. Since the price of oil crashed in 2014 it is estimated that more than 440,000 jobs have been cut in the sector worldwide. But with the price of oil having stabilised since July 2017, new research shows that almost 90% of employers expect staffing levels to either increase or remain the same in 2018.

Get A New Job

Whatever else is happening in the expat world, now might be the time to think about getting your next assignment , or preparing yourself for employment changes - foreseen or unforeseen. That is why we have been very busy making sure expatnetwork.com is packed full of the latest job vacancies, classified by role and by industry type, which you can view here.

This month's featured recruiter: NES Global Talent NES Global Talent offer both permanent and contract jobs in a wide variety of oil and gas sectors, including offshore, drilling, subsea, pipelines and many more You can find their latest vacancies here.

Here are just a few of the other current vacancies available:

Line Managers - Hydraulics & Plumbing, HVAC Systems & Electronics/Low Current, Saudi Arabia

Electrical/Mechanical Technician, Hydropower, Liberia

Mechanical Maintenance Instructor, £90K + Expat Package, Kuwait

Contract Manager, Hydropower Project, Tajikistan

HSE Health and Safety Site Engineers, Power Project, Saudi Arabia

Construction Manager, Tunnels, Switzerland

Teachers, Trainers & Instructors, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia & Qatar

Pre-Commissioning / Commissioning Manager, Mechanical/Process, UAE

Call Centre & Customer Support Personnel, worldwide locations

Software, Backend Developers, IT Engineers, Malta, Spain, Germany & Sweden

Risks Of Working Abroad Are On The Rise

Medical issues, severe penalties for breaching local laws such as immigration and tax regulations, and terrorism are the most common risks facing businesses who send workers overseas. Nearly a quarter of those managing overseas secondments or assignments have faced a ‘critical incident’ in the last year and nearly two-thirds in the last five.

Contract News

All the latest news for expat contractors is loaded every working day at expatnetwork.com . Here is just a small selection of the latest contract awards. If any of these interest you just click through from the heading.

Aker Solutions Wins Order for World’s Largest Umbilicals System

Petrofac awarded Iraq PMC from PetroChina

Zamil Offshore partners with Scottish group UTEC

Enel consortium wins bid to build 100MW solar plant in Ethiopia

LNG Canada contracts BAM to build new Rio Tinto wharf

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Free Guide To Living In Spain

A country rich in heritage with beautiful scenery, bustling cities, wild coastlines and sunny island outposts. Make the transition work better with this free-to-download, full-colour guide. Your Guide To Living In Spain provides you with guidance on the issues you will need to address as you plan your move, whether that is to retire, buy a second property or simply enjoy a whole new life.

Learn About Expat Life In Qatar, Spain; Managing Money & Insurance

The Autumn edition of Expat Living magazine is now available to read completely free of charge. You can learn about working life in Qatar, moving to Spain, the need for advice to manage expat money, and whether you need medical insurance.

Where Best To Retire In Europe?

Despite fears that Britons will not be so well-off, welcome or cared-for in mainland Europe after Brexit, there are signs that many of us still want to find a retirement ‘place in the sun’. There is a rush to find that sunny home on the Mediterranean while the Brexit talks continue. See our new ‘Retiring To…’ section.

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Do You Need To Re-Register?

Some long-term Expat Network members may not realise you have to register or re-register at www.expatnetwork.com to make sure you get access to all the Network's resources. Sign up for free at Expat Network to enjoy the following benefits: access the latest overseas jobs; get help with writing winning CVs and social media profiles; and upload your CV so that our unique network of recruiters and employers can find you.

You will also find expert answers to the most frequently asked expat questions and receive regular news bulletins on contract awards and other expat news. Registration is free of charge - and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Best Savings Rates In Expat Banking

The best current offering for sterling offshore savers is Standard Bank’s 1.2%, if you have £10,000 and can give 196 days’ notice of withdrawals. You can beat this rate if you can leave your savings untouched for three years. Skipton International offers 1.5% annually over this period for a £10,000 minimum.

For dollars, Standard Bank pays 1.05% for $10,000 or more, with 196 days’ notice. Only one offshore bank is offering any interest on euro savings. Kleinwort Benson offers 0.01% for deposits of €100,000-plus.

Don’t Miss Your Latest Money Newsletter

Expat Network circulates a Money newsletter every month, the latest considering in depth how expats should plan their insurance cover, and many other subjects of interest to expats. If you have missed the latest newsletter you can view it by clicking below.

What To Look For In A Contract

There are a few key points to consider when signing a contract . Fortunately, most expats have been on the circuit long enough to know them, but for those who have recently become expats these prompts might help.