Working as an expat comes with some emotional difficulties, especially if you travel abroad alone. The thought of being far away from loved ones can creep into your subconscious and get in the way of your job in your first days abroad. Making friends at work who are in the same situation as yours and...

As an executive, you’ve likely traveled all over the globe for business, and possibly enjoyed many aspects of corporate travel. However, being an expat executive is nowhere near the same. Moving to a different country comes with new languages and customs, new business cultures and professional expectations, as well as a unique world far...

Preparing a CV for a student might be overwhelming. Whichever job you’re applying for, your primary issue is the same: you’re up against many people, and most of them would have better working qualifications than you. So what strategy are you going to use to overcome that? The solution is straightforward. By generating a...

At some point in our lives, we all need to use a curriculum vitae. A good CV is crucial to the kind of response you get after applying for a job. Your CV speaks for you in your absence, and you need to make sure it represents you well. Many people write their resumes, but in...

Expatriates are people willing to leave behind everything and everyone they know to move to another country where they may need to learn a new language and embrace an entirely different way of life. Is it any wonder that many of the traits these people possess can cross over into their ability to start...

If you’ve ever dreamed of working from a faraway beach or a cafe in Europe, you’re far from alone. People are tired of being stuck in one office location day in and day out. Many decide to become expats in the country of their choice or digital nomads. Digital nomads forego the traditional 9-5...

The audiovisual industry has been undergoing a global revolution over the last few years, especially in online platforms such as Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime, Disney, Apple, etc.  In recent years this sector has also been increasingly important in Spain. Some of these companies located abroad are investing in audiovisual projects in Spanish territory that have a...

People who leave their home country, whether for a short amount of time or permanently, may still want to keep their jobs back in their home country. While this would have been impossible only a few short years ago, today’s technology makes it possible! From hybrid workplaces to job transfers, there are many ways...

Being a ski instructor is a glamorous lifestyle that many desire to have. Jetting off to a winter wonderland ski resort is a dream come true for many, and it’s likely that we all know a would-be ski instructor. A social media page brimming with photos and videos of snow-covered slopes, stunning mountain views,...

According to scientists, a person starts to form impressions after seeing someone’s face for less than one-tenth of a second. So whether we like it or not – we all tend to judge books by their cover. Indeed, 71% of recruiters report they rejected a candidate based on their LinkedIn profile picture at least...

As an expat, your decisions can strongly impact your lifestyle and comfort, so take care with some of your choices while living in another man’s land. The very day you decide to seek greener pastures overseas is when you should decide how to live fully as a worker and manage your expat career. ...

In many ways, Saudi Arabia may appear to be a perplexing country. Traditional but contemporary. Friendly, yet on a safe distance. However, the kingdom has gone through many transformations over the last few years. Societal standards are constantly changing, as are the rules of behavior. This is why the number of expats moving to Saudi Arabia...