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Danish workplaces offer very good working conditions, modern facilities and high-quality technical equipment. Competency development is considered a high priority, and most workplaces regularly offer their employees continuing education. By European standards, Danish labor market agreements create a highly flexible
Spain’s slow and steady economic recovery from the global recession is underway and giving Spanish nationals reason for optimism. By Mary Anne Thompson, founder and president, Goinglobal Inc. Spain’s economic recovery has been strengthening consistently following the global recession. However,
The Republic provides a variety of efficient, economical transportation options to its inhabitants. It can be intimidating to navigate a new country on your own. For foreign nationals who find the Republic of Ireland their new home, it’s important to
With a growing economy, high quality of life and reasonable cost of living, the Netherlands is a good choice for foreign nationals looking for a move abroad. By Mary Anne Thompson, founder and president, Goinglobal Inc. Living in the Netherlands
Moving abroad is no small thing. It takes much study and consideration. Can I get a good job? Will the city’s culture be a good fit for my lifestyle? What if I get sick? Is it too expensive for me?
As recommendations are still quite important in Austria, it can be advantageous to be based within the country before one begins the job search. Job seekers should attempt to network in order to gain employment and should seek employment recommendations through friends, colleagues, professional associates and industry contacts.
Interviews can be nerve-wracking, especially if you’re interviewing in a foreign country. So, it’s important to be familiar with the culture and etiquette of the country and company with which you are interviewing. As with interviewing anywhere, in Finland, it is important to be able to thoroughly explain your achievements and strengths. However, using grandiose adjectives can be interpreted as lying. Display confidence without exaggerating. Be direct and concise, and if you really want to impress, use the Finnish language if possible.
Belgium has a modern, diverse and high-tech economy. It is home to more than 1,000 international organizations. The job market is good in health, education, commerce and finance and insurance. Good levels of job creation are forecast in the coming two years.
When writing to a prospective employer in France, do not send an exhaustive résumé/CV (curriculum vitae). Two pages can be justified when you have — at the very least — eight years of professional experience; otherwise, one page usually will suffice. Lengthy résumés/CVs are not popular with recruiters and increase the risk of your application being put at the bottom of the pile or summarily discarded.
According to a study conducted by ADP, Europeans have a strong desire to work internationally. The study, conducted in July 2016 after the vote for Brexit, considers how employees feel about the future of work, international competitiveness and talent management. Among nearly 10,000 European employees surveyed, 74% would consider career opportunities in a foreign country.