Your Employment Contract

There are a few key points to consider when signing a contract. Fortunately most expatriates have been on the circuit long enough to know them, but for those who have recently become expatriates or for many of us who would like a gentle reminder, here are some of the more pertinent points. More...

Interview Tips for Overseas Contracts

We have prepared some hints and tips to help you get that perfect overseas contract. These are recommendations only and will obviously depend on your exact situation More...

Negotiating Salaries, Benefits & Packages

For employers to attract the highest calibre workers they must offer an attractive salary or rate. For contractors or staff, career opportunities and remuneration possibilities can be lucrative. So, what happens when you have identified an excellent opportunity, have made a great impression and are made a job offer? When you enter into the negotiation process, how do you secure the best deal? More...

Telephone Interviews

Interviews aren’t necessarily about perfecting your handshake or making sure you are well presented. There are many instances in which employers use telephone interviews before giving candidates the chance to prove themselves face-to-face. For obvious logistical reasons, telephone interviews are a popular means of interviewing candidates who wish to work as expatriates. More...

Your CV: Your Personal Marketing Tool

Your CV is an invaluable mechanism for creating a positive impression to organisations that you are interested in working for: it is the foundation on which their perceptions will be based, so it is important to take the time to make sure your CV contains everything that is needed in order for the recipient to decide that they would like to invite you for an interview. More...

CV Tips & Checklist

When applying for jobs you need to create a positive impression on the employer and your CV is your way of doing this. The employer’s initial perceptions will be based on the information you supply and so it is important to make sure your CV contains everything that is needed. More...