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Australia is a multicultural, amicable society, so it is important to be sensitive to different cultures and lifestyles when interacting with locals who may come from a wide range of traditions.
In general, Australians feel they are an unpretentious people and are proud of this.
Searching for jobs internationally can be a complicated process, but with thorough preparation and research, you can spare yourself (and recruiters) a headache.
Location Targeting – it’s important to narrow down the location in which you wish to seek employment, rather than choosing a general geographic region.
Great news for foreigners looking to become expats in China. As of November 1, 2016, the two types of work permits for ordinary foreign employees and foreign experts will be streamlined into one, which means foreigners will only need to apply for one unified work permit.
The research and consultancy firm, Great Place to Work, provides a new ranking of 2016’s best multinational companies to work for. Google continues to be the top contender for the fourth year running, with the company landing in top rankings in six different countries.
Every seven seconds, one girl under the age of 15 gets married across the world. According to Save the Children, child marriage is correlated with teen pregnancy, maternal deaths, and high levels of girls dropping out of school.
Slow economic growth, high youth unemployment challenge Italy’s future.
Italy’s overall unemployment rate stands at 11.5 percent, but for younger Italians, that statistic is much higher; the most educated in the country’s history, Italy’s young adults are likely to find only temporary work or no work at all. Older workers, many looking to retire soon, enjoy permanent, stable jobs with pensions and benefits.
Oil prices and foreign investment have led to a rapidly growing economy in Saudi Arabia. The economy, as well as professional growth opportunities and income tax-free salaries, has enticed a steady stream of highly skilled expat workers.
You may have heard that the Dutch tend to give off the impression of being rude or crude, but the more accurate way to describe their communication style is direct and informal with a strong sense of humor.
The UK’s recent vote to leave the European Union (EU) sent shockwaves throughout Europe. Hiring has slowed over the past few months in the wake of Brexit-induced uncertainty. Permanent hiring has dropped to levels not seen since the recession in 2009, according to the UK’s Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), while temporary staff hiring is on the rise.
You’ve landed an interview in Sweden, now what? The first rule of thumb: use formal greetings and avoid addressing the person by the first name unless invited to do so.
Swedish employers analyze everything about an applicant, from skills and education to personality and social graces. Age may also be a factor depending on the position.