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Linkedin Profile Picture May Land You A Job

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...

expat career

How To Advance: 6 Secrets To Managing Your Expat Career

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. ...

Saudi Arabia

Reasons To Consider Living And Working In Saudi Arabia

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...

Countries With The Best Tax Law For Freelancers

How would you like to wake up every morning and let your eyes feast on a view that doesn’t include glass and concrete buildings? Maybe you want to admire the ocean or you’re more into a mountain view, with beautiful valleys and snowy mountains somewhere in the background. This is one...

Starting A Successful Small Business

Tips For Starting A Successful Small Business As An Expat

Expatriates who live outside the country can still start a business and make it a success. The key is to know what the requirements are for filing taxes and to put in place excellent business systems to grow your revenue and take care of the day-to-day operations.        Build a Smart...

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How To Turn Your Passion Into A Career Abroad

Struck by the pandemic, many of us had more than enough time to consider what we want to do in the future. Many people quit their jobs, even more got laid off, some chose to switch lanes and choose a new calling, some opted for relocation to another country for a career abroad. No...

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Top 10 Places In Europe Perfect For A Workcation

Since the pandemic started, more and more people are working from home. According to statistics, 60% of the UK’s adult population currently works from home, and 26% of Brits plan to continue working from home permanently or occasionally. Working from home is great for work-life balance, but you can very quickly become bored of...

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Covid-19 Impacts Expat Attitudes To Employer Benefits Package

A study from Aetna International shows that expats in key global markets are becoming more attentive about the inclusions in their employer benefits package.  Over 9 in 10 (92%) survey respondents felt that having an employer benefits package was more important now than pre-pandemic. Over a third of expats (36%) admitted valuing their benefits...

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How To Open A Restaurant In Another Country

If your dream is to open a restaurant, but you haven’t quite found the perfect opportunity to do so, starting one in a new country may be the right option for you. Opening a restaurant in a completely different country is a little more involved than opening one locally, but it can be an incredibly...

Set Up A New Company

How To Set Up A New Company As A Non-Resident

Starting a new company can be an exciting event, however, it is also likely to be a scary one. The complexities involved in opening an office in any foreign country will be overwhelming. Constant changes are happening around you in terms of the economic and political environment. It may be difficult to decide the...

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How To Deal With A Bad Boss Or Manager

While you may love your job, a bad boss can turn anything sour. If you think you have had a bad boss or manager, you’re not alone. Many people actually leave jobs because of their bosses instead of the actual job itself. Other people stay at their job for a variety of reasons and...

digital nomads

Best Cities In Asia For Digital Nomads

Digital nomads seek new locations to experience, explore, work from and add to their impressive list of “places I’ve been to and worked from”.  Mateja of Office Needle has compiled a list of the best 54 cities for digital nomads around the world.  Here we list the best cities in Asia for digital nomads. Criteria...