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This edition of TraveLOG takes on topics from the world over, including: new job opportunities in Singapore and Ireland; college entrance in Malaysia; new trainee rules in the United States; the secret to finding international internships and who has the best vacation benefits.
Read on for more!
Relocation: Does The Honeymoon Last Forever?
During the first few months, and even up to the first year, moving overseas can be a delightful experience (barring the red-tape and many documents that need to be filed). There is so much to see and do, as well as getting settled—new home, new school, new social groups, opportunities to travel (how many castles have you seen?) and more! But what happens after the “ relocation honeymoon” when you have to settle down to “ real life”? For tips on how to ensure the honeymoon doesn’t end, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/hot_topics/germany_weiner_movingblues.asp
Featured Country: Introductions in Hong Kong
Flummoxed by the exchange of business cards? Uncertain whether to speak in English, Cantonese or some other language? Find out how to start relationships right with GoinGlobal’s Hong Kong Career Guide. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/Countries/hongkong/hongkong_living.asp
Job Hunting: Give International Work A Try In Singapore
Intrigued by an international job, but not sure you want to commit? Consider a trial run in Singapore. Beginning in December, Singapore will allow certain university students and recent graduates, ages 17 to 30, to go to Singapore to work for up to six months. To qualify, individuals must be students or have graduated from universities in Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter_atricles/july07_singapore_workholiday.asp
Job Seeking: New Work Rules For Foreign Students In Ireland
Ireland is now waiving minimum annual salary requirements for foreign national students who have earned degrees from third level educational institutions in Ireland. Under the rule, as long as applicants can show the salary is within industry norms for the occupation, they can be approved for a six-month post-study work permit. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter_atricles/july07_ireland_workpermit.asp
Logistics: Should You Take Public Transportation in China?
At least one expat expert says yes. Ken Cheong advises foreigners to throw away preconceived notions that the only transportation in China outside of a chauffered car is a bicycle. Nothing could be farther from the truth, he says, suggesting foreign nationals consider taxis, public buses and trains. He gives tips on which seats to buy (avoid the “hard seats” on the train at all costs and go for “soft beds” on journeys of more than six hours). For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter_atricles/july07_china_publictransport.asp
Internships: Networking Key To Finding International Internships
A recent survey by career publisher Vault found that nearly half (46 percent) of the 40 percent of college students who completed international internships found the internships by networking. The majority (58 percent) see their internships as crucial to their future career success. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter_atricles/july07_general_intern.asp
Training: U.S. Modifies Rules To Prevent Trainee Exploitation and Fraud
A new rule from the U.S. State Department tightens requirements for employers hiring trainees and interns under the Exchange Visitor Program. Concerned that employers were using trainees as regular employees, the State Department has changed the criteria for qualifying as an intern or trainee. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter_atricles/interim_0607.pdf
Benefits: Finland Best Choice If You Want Vacation Time
Want more vacation? Move to Finland. According to the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington, DC, Finland gives employees the most paid vacation days – 30 per year after one year of work, plus 14 paid statutory holidays. France isn’t far behind with 30 paid vacation days even in the first year on the job, but it has just one paid holiday. Where will you be stuck at work most days? The United States, Canada and Japan all fall near the bottom. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter_atricles/july07_finland_vacation.asp
Job Hunting: UK To Review Overseas Hiring
In the wake of recent bombing attempts, United Kingdom Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced it would immediately review overseas medical recruitment by the country’s National Health Service and implement more stringent background checks for highly-skilled foreign nationals. The bottom line for foreign job seekers in the UK? Expect longer wait times for work authorization and greater scrutiny. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter_atricles/july07_uk_medhiring.asp
Quotas: Moscow Employers Face Annual Limit On Foreign Nationals
Getting a job in Moscow just got a little harder. Russian immigration authorities recently announced it would limit the number of work permits available for foreign national workers in Moscow. The precise number of work permits available in 2008 has not yet been specified, but employers were encouraged to file by mid-July in order to have a chance to secure a permit. The maximum number of work permits applies to all foreign national workers, regardless of skill or education level. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter_atricles/july07_russia_workpermit.asp