American Women's Association of Vienna http://www.awavienna.com/
The American Women's Association of Vienna is a nonprofit organization originally founded to assist American women living in Vienna and to aid community and charitable organizations primarily in Austria.
British Community Association of Vienna http://www.bca-vienna.com
The British Community Association organizes social events for British passport holders and their families living in Vienna, operating on a non-profit-making basis.
Innsbruck, Austria, Expats & Locals Group http://www.innsbruckexpats.com/
A community of foreigners & locals living in Innsbruck, Austria & surrounds.
International Women's Association of Graz http://www.iwagraz.org/
The IWA was established in 1994 to unite English-speaking women who live here. The aims and objectives are to offer friendship and support to those far from their home country and to promote a mutual understanding of other cultures and traditions. It is also committed to raising funds for and providing assistance to local charitable organizations.
The German Way http://www.german-way.com/austria.html
These German Way pages are intended to make it easier for anyone to have a better experience in German-speaking Europe. Knowing what to expect can be a big help, and that’s what you’ll find here: information and resources for Americans and other English-speaking expats in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.
The International Club
An open club for all expats in Linz and Upper Austria. http://expatslinz.ning.com
Vienna Expats http://www.vienna-expats.net/
Vienna, the city of schnitzels, mèlanges and Sacher torte is without a doubt a place filled with bustle and excitement. Whether you are a crazed snowboarder or serene opera fan, there is something for everyone. If you would like to meet people with a wide variety of interests and a love of Vienna, then welcome!
European Professional Women's Network (EPWN) - Vienna http://www.wcnvienna.org/
A vibrant growing pan-European federation whose common objective is to provide women with the tools, networks and support they need to assume leadership. We aim to share knowledge across Europe, and are participating in several Europe-wide initiatives. We combine a sophisticated online networking platform, linking several thousand business women across Europe, with regular, offline events in many cities across Europe.
Innsbruck Expats http://www.InnsbruckExpats.com
A community of foreigners & locals living in Innsbruck, Austria and surrounds. Both foreigners and locals who want to interact with members are more than welcome to join in on our Google-talk and at our fun and diverse gatherings! We are a private (invitation or owner approved) FREE group.
Although we are expats & locals, we are also open to travelers passing through wanting to connect to this beautiful city and it's residents.
Virtual Vienna Net http://www.virtualvienna.net/
English-language Guide, Resource Directory and Community. Expat, Flexpat, Spouse, Partner or Tourist, whether you are here for a few days, a few years or have chosen Austria as your permanent home, we heartily welcome you and hope you will visit us often.
Looking for work in another country requires more than just the obvious CV translation. You will be confronted with issues
that probably didn't even cross your mind when you decided to go for an international career, but don't underestimate
the big impact they can have on the outcome of your adventure! Think for example about the different rules and
habits regarding immigration, job application procedures, the selection procedures and the management culture.
These tips were kindly provided by volunteer Expat Women Mentors in 2007. ExpatWomen.com shares these tips in an effort to help but takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information.
Provided by Pam M, American, in Steiermark, Austria
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Learn German. Learn German. Learn German.
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It takes a long time to build friendships with Austrians and as a result, we expat types can be quite lonely. Austrians are by no means standoffish, they're actually quite warm, but true friendships with them are hard to come by.
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Take up a local sport of some kind. It's really good for you and it gets you out to enjoy Austria's beautiful landscape - and often gives you the opportunity to chat with locals.
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Austrians are traditional lot and don't like change. They're often accused of xenophobia and sadly, there's a reason for this. If you're moving from a multicultural society to Austria, you may find the attitude towards outsiders disturbing. After 10 years in Austria, I still struggle with this, though I no longer hesitate to respond.
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Family ties are key to Austrians. It is not unusual to find three generations living in a household. If you marry into an Austrian family, you will get all of them, and then some. They will expect you to enjoy - and participate - in those tight family bindings. While it is delightful to be welcomed so heartily in to a new family, more independent types may find this a bit restrictive.
Provided by Julieta L, American, in Vienna, Austria
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Look for housing before you come, all info is available on the internet.
You can negotiate almost everything, always try to get the best of what you want, you can always cut down from there.
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If you want to move to Austria, strongly consider Vienna. No other city is as welcoming or diverse. You might find Tirol or Salzburg very pretty, but you'll have a terrible time integrating, if you ever manage in your life time.
Provided by Nadine L, American, in Linz, Austria
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Learn as much of the language as you can before moving. Also be aware that although High German is spoken on the radio and on TV, used in written texts such as books, magazines, etc., Austrians themselves speak using a dialect that will take some time to get used to and understand.
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Acclimatizing and adjusting to a new country and culture takes time. There are days where it will be wonderful and days where you would want to hop on the first flight back home. It is an experience of constant "peaks and valleys" and a continual learning process.
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If you have a favorite type of shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, OTC medication, etc. bring a few bottles with you to get you through until you find what you want here. Do not assume your entire favorite US products are sold in Austria; they probably aren't.
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Read up on some history of the country as well as current events. There are sites available in English.
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Consult the Austrian embassy before moving to Austria as their regulations are tightening and change often.
