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Living in South Korea

South Koreans work hard, are paid well and enjoy a stable currency and a high standard of living. The cost of living in South Korea is quite reasonable, in general, though capital city Seoul is quite expensive. Housing is typically

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Interviewing in the Netherlands

Pre-Interview Preparation The best way to ensure a good performance for a Dutch job interview is to thoroughly prepare. If you can anticipate the questions that will be asked and formulate insightful questions to ask your interviewer, you will be

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Employment Outlook: U.S.

Low unemployment and employer confidence has the U.S. job market looking bright By Mary Anne Thompson, founder, and president, Goinglobal, Inc. The U.S. employment outlook remains positive, as it has been for several years now, with an average 167,000 new

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Tips for Living Like a Local in South America

Every country is unique, with norms and traditions specific to them, but many South American countries share commonalities. When traveling through South America, it might be easy to equate them, but they are not the same in all ways. For

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How to Create a Country-Specific Curriculum Vitae

When you come across that perfect job advertised in the country of your dreams, it is imperative to get your resumé or curriculum vitae (CV) just right, focusing it on those aspects most important for that particular job, but also

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Job Opportunities in Germany

More than 55% of German workers are trained in a dual-education system known as VET (Vocational Education and Training), which has roots in medieval craft guilds. VET combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training. The VET system currently covers more than

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Understanding Denmark’s Office Protocol

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

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Employment Outlook: Spain

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,

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The Most Plentiful Jobs in the U.K.

It’s been over a year since the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU), and there is still much uncertainty over what effect this will have on the economy over the next few years. But, despite that uncertainty, the

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Etiquette Tips for Traveling in Asia

When visiting Asian countries for business or pleasure, it is important to be aware and observe many of the simple cultural norms of those countries during your travels. This will show locals that you respect their culture, and it will

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