working employment
Survival guide
No resume? No problem. The creative package... 30/04/2008
You are ready to sell yourself to the world. Finding a new job is like conducting a marketing campaign, says careers expert Penelope Brown. read more
Culturally correct CVs 28/07/2003
When you're looking for work in another country, it's vital to have a CV that crosses borders. We find out more. read more
Unpacking your career 28/07/2003
If you're here because your partner is, continuing with your career isn't always easy. Here are some tips on creating a job you can take with you. read more
How to restart your career 28/07/2003
You've come to Europe. Now how do you get your working life back on track? Daniel Porot and Frances Bolles Haynes, of CareerJournalEurope.com, look at some case studies. read more
How to look for a job in Europe 28/07/2003
Americans seeking jobs this side of the Atlantic should be aware that sometimes things are done differently here. Jennifer Vessels, of CareerJournalEurope.com, reveals the right way —and the wrong way — to get a post in Europe. read more
Features
Women on assignment: An evolutionary perspective 30/04/2008
Women need air-miles to improve their international career prospects, but the first challenge many ambitious women face is getting an assignment in the first place. Natasha Gunn looks at the issues involved and examines the possible root of the problem. read more
A passport to expat life: Teaching English 23/04/2008
Justine Whitcutt is one of an increasing number of expats who’ve discovered that teaching the English language is a way to make their globe-trotting financially viable. The only requirement is a recognised teaching qualification. read more
Is your NetRep spoiling your employment chances? 12/03/2008
It's a mistake being made by people the world over. That funny email name, those crazy photos you posted on Facebook or MySpace. They may have been intended for friends' eyes only but the truth is, they can be viewed by anyone who cares to look - and that includes prospective employers. read more
Celebrating connections 06/03/2008
In our special feature to mark International Women’s Day, Mirella Visser, president of the European Professional Women’s Network, focuses on how far women have come and how far they still need to go since this day was first celebrated in the early 1900’s. read more
Longer life may mean later retirement 04/03/2008
State retirement ages worldwide look set to increase, spurred on by the twin pressures of increasing social security costs and lower mortality rates. read more
A home for a home: Swapping personal space
Expatica Germany’s editor details how she came to be a regular ‘home-exchanger.’
disscussion forum
- German News Apology, by lissa0915 09/05/2008 11:45
- International News why hillary can't win 2, by lissa0915 09/05/2008 11:41
- Groups & Clubs Contact site for friends in Germany, by lalala 09/05/2008 07:28
- Jobs any hotel, labouring or factory jobs going at the moment?, by Gerry 08/05/2008 11:40
- Humour Joke of the day, by mikeyt 06/05/2008 01:52
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word of the day : Es tut mir leid
meaning : Sorry
phrase of the day : Könnte ich bitte das Wasser haben?
meaning : May I have some water, please?
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