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Relocation: Moving to Australia
There are many categories under which one can migrate to Australia, including as a skilled professional, a family, or a business, among others. Danny Trestian, GoinGlobal’s Australia Visa Advisor explains your options. For more, click here:
http://www.goinglobal.com/hot_topics/australia_trestian_faq.asp.
Featured Country Profile: South Korea
Adapting to the local culture in South Korea means understanding the customs on gift-giving. While gift-giving in Korea isn’t as formal as in Japan, it plays an important role. For more on the do’s and don’ts of this important business practices, click here:
http://www.goinglobal.com/countries/Korea/korea_living.asp.
Careers: Mastering The Long-Distance Interview
If you’re considering a job in another country, the odds are high you may need to do a telephone or video interview. Understanding the different skills needed to ace these types of interviews increased your odds of success. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march08_general_jobinterview.asp
Relocation: Could Leaving Be The Best Move You Make?
If expatriate Britons are representative, an international relocation might improve the quality of your life. According to a recent study, 91 percent of expatriates questioned said they are happier in their new locations than they were in the United Kingdom. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march08_general_brits.asp
Culture: What Kind Of Language Learner Are You?
Integrator, ostrich or chameleon. Liz Cross of Crossover Translations says people fall into one of these three categories when it comes to learning a language in a foreign country. Which approach works best? For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march08_general_dutch.asp
Culture: Different Cultures Require Different Negotiation Styles
From taking a taxi to buying milk at the store, sometimes it seems almost everything can turn into a negotiation. If you don’t know the rules, you’ll always come out the loser. Doing your homework ahead of time to identify negotiation practices in your host culture can help you save time, money and face. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march08_general_multicultural.asp
Residence Permits: Hong Kong Eases Admission Requirements
Interested in working in Hong Kong, but don’t have the five years of work experience previously required for a residence permit? Just get two years of work under your belt and the door may open up for you. Changes to Hong Kong’s Quality Migrant Admission Scheme makes it easier for less experienced applicants to gain admittance. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march08_hongkong_qualitymigrant.asp