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International Women's Club Tallinn
http://www.iwct.ee/


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International School of Estonia
http://www.online.ee/~iese/

 

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The Baltic Times
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Looking for Work
Estonia:The Baltic Tiger

The Estonian organisational structure is led by hierarchy and bureaucracy. There is a clear division of responsibilities. Decisions are made at the top of the organisation.

 
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Doing business with the Estonians

Estonia, one of the most successful economies of the former Soviet region, is reaching out to do business in the West. However, don't underestimate the advantages of understanding the Estonian management culture if your company is moving in, says expert in labour mobility issues Nannette Ripmeester.

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Looking for Work in Estonia

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.
 
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General Country Information
Location: Europe
Capital City: Tallin
Other Important Cities: Parnu, Saaremaa, Tartu
Currency: Kroon
Language: Estonian
Calling Code: 372
Internet TLD: .ee
Electricity: 230V 50HzHz
Emergency Numbers:
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Top 5 Tips
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 Rachel G, American, in Tallinn, Estonia
   
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Bring warm clothes (including three coats – one for rain, one for cold weather, and one for very cold weather – and good boots). FYI: the women here tend to dress for style, not for the weather.
   
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Bring your mobile phone that uses a SIM card, as you won't be able to sign a contract with a phone company here until you have a work/residency/study permit. But you can buy Simpel cards that give you a local phone number and pre-paid minutes to make calls.
   
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If you plan to bring a pet, call your veterinarian 3-4 months before you move to start making plans. The blood tests can take a while and the forms are time-sensitive, so everything needs to be timed just right. And make sure everything is arranged with your airline. Pets cannot fly in the cargo area if outside temperatures are very hot or cold, but small pets can be with you in the cabin at any time of year.
   
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If you're shipping personal belongings, there are affordable options out there. I spent under $1,000(US) to ship clothes, kitchen stuff, artwork, books, etc. The downside was that it took around two months to get here. Most shippers offer insurance based upon the estimated value of your goods. But don't value your things too high, because customs will try to charge you an import tax (they'll assume that you intend to resell those items). Check the limit with the shipper.
   
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Be prepared to take the initiative with people here. Estonians have a live and let live policy toward strangers with a bit of suspicion thrown in for good measure. If you want friends, you'll have to be somewhat aggressive. I recommend having a support system in place with friends and family in your country of origin to get you through lonely and rough patches. They say the first six months is the hardest.
 
   
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