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Moving to America – What You Need to Know

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Whether you are emigrating, taking a short term assignment or joining family in America we have put together the information you will need to make your move to the USA a smooth one.

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10 Best U.S. States For A Fall Road Trip

As summer fades and the air turns crisp, the arrival of fall inspires us to enjoy colorful landscapes and seasonal joys. Enchanting forests, golden valleys and majestic mountains are blazing with color, while serene beaches offer an idyllic environment for recharging. Now, with each region showcasing its own autumn appeal, it’s the ideal time to travel. Written…

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CV for a job overseas

How To Write A CV For A Job Overseas

You probably have a good idea of what’s expected on a CV in your own country, but when applying for international jobs there are a few additional points to bear in mind.   Here is how to write a CV for a job overseas. By CV Knowhow Senior CV Consultant – Jen David The most important…

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expat with an LLC

Most Important Things To Consider As An Expat With An LLC

Being an entrepreneur can be both personally and financially rewarding, but it comes at a price: uncertainty. This is especially true when moving to a new country with different rules and procedures regarding self-employed individuals.  From legalities to cultural nuances, here are the most important things to keep in mind as an expat with a…

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job search that works for expats

How To Find The Right Type Of Job Search That Works For Expats

  Expats are often faced with different experiences in their job search. While companies may be fighting to recruit some intelligent minds out there, some other job seekers may have to put up a valiant effort to find a good fit. Many expat job seekers employ different means to look for available vacancies in their…

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retirement abroad

Top Ten Tips When Planning Your Retirement Abroad

Retiring abroad is increasingly popular with estimates ranging from 10% of people in the UK considering retiring abroad to over 30%.  Moving to a warmer climate with a lower cost of living enabling you to enjoy a more active retirement can be a very attractive proposition.  It is, however, a major life decision and should…

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social security

How to Arrange Your US Social Security Retirement Benefit

Over half a million people receive some kind of Social Security benefit abroad, including retired and disabled workers, as well as spouses, widows, widowers, and children. If you retire abroad you can receive your Social Security payments outside the United States as long as you are eligible and live in a country where payment is…

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How To Write An ATS-Friendly CV And Beat The Bots

  When hiring, most organisations use software known as an applicant tracking system (ATS), which scans CVs, eliminates the least qualified applicants and creates a shortlist of the most suitable, all before a human has set their eyes on the applications. Fail to tailor or format your CV appropriately, and you may never hear back…

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international school

Expats: How To Select An International School

Moving to a new job, a new town, a new country – effectively a new life – is challenging. Add in the fear and guilt that you are disrupting your children’s lives, that they may struggle to adapt, and your anxiety and stress levels soar. By Fiona Hodgkins Although local schools offer the best opportunity…

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The Benefits Of Serviced Accommodation For Expats

Relocating to a new country as an expat is both a thrilling adventure and a major life decision. From adapting to a new culture to adjusting to a different lifestyle, the experience can be both rewarding and challenging. However, one of the most immediate concerns is finding suitable accommodation that feels like a home away…

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moving overseas

How To Make Moving Overseas More Cost Efficient

  Have you always dreamt of moving abroad? Perhaps you want to experience a new culture or you have family overseas you’d like to rejoin. Whatever the reason, you’re might be ready to make the move.  The only problem is that moving overseas costs a lot of money.         You need to…

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