Many people think they want things, but they don't really have the strength, the discipline. They are weak. I believe that you get what you want if you want it badly enough. Sophia Loren
Women who seize the opportunity to work professionally overseas are usually richly rewarded for the experience. Not only do they benefit from the whole new cultural experience, but a whole new world of work opens up and their time abroad can be like a touch of gold on their curriculum vitae - helping them to get that next big promotion elsewhere.
For this reason, we encourage our ExpatWomen Professionals to network with other Professionals to share experiences, helpful hints, insider job leads and survival strategies. We have many links below for Professionals that we hope will help you and if you know of more great sites that would appeal to ExpatWomen Professionals, please Contact Us with the details and remember... we have plenty more resources for you in our resources section.
Do you feel unhappy at work but feel paralysed with fear to do anything about it? Do you suffer from a churning stomach every morning and wish you could find a career that truly excites and energises you from the moment you wake up...
Studies show that women are highly uncomfortable with salary negotiation and as a result we avoid it. Even when we do enter into salary negotiation we do not actively seek out the best deal for ourselves, but rather look to a positive outcome for both parties...
We talk to Global Dinner Network (GDN) founder, Tanja Lindermeier, about her way for cosmopolitan women to meet over dinner, wherever their travel takes them. Tanja is a German professional - living and working in the United States, who set up GDN in 2005...
In order for women to be successful in international business negotiations, [they] need to be educated about how to deal with foreign business cultures. The secret of women's success negotiating internationally is contained in the three angles of the "Triple A Triangle"...
Meet Christine, Marlo, Nathalie, and Simone. All four professional women have chosen to live in a foreign country, taking on the adventure of a lifetime. Some are accompanied by their husband, some have brought along their children for the ride...
Would you like to achieve positive results in your life and get what you really want? This tried and tested goal setting strategy is an effective way to set and achieve your goals. My Ten Top Tips are as follows:
Writing emails seems so easy and quick, anyone can do it without giving it a second thought. But by rushing it carelessly, are you wasting a useful opportunity to promote yourself and your business?
Starting a new business is always tough. You have spent hours and hours putting your Business Plan together, sorting out the financing, arranging your office and buying equipment. And the big day arrives ... you have to get out there and secure your first customer. It all looked so easy when you were planning, but now this is real and doesn't seem as effortless as you thought.
There is one key difference between reports and most other forms of business writing, and we get a hint of that in the word, "report." Whereas with many other forms of written communications you can be a little creative and put your own slant on your words, in a report you must not. Not in theory, anyway.
• Don't talk business - talk passion
• Give presents
• Believe in boomerangs
• Be persistent
• Never close a door
• Build bridges
• Have something to hand out
• Learn to present
• Get published
• Stay connected
I have created and maintained what I call a 'shifting portfolio of portable careers'.
You may not be comfortable describing yourself as an entrepreneur. If you are happier to consider that you are 'freelance', 'self-employed', 'work for yourself' or 'run your own business' that's fine. It's the same thing.
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...
Expatriate executive women have long been an enigma. Always the minority, they tend to get overlooked in conversations and focus groups about international assignments. We know that they are out there...
Since the beginning of mankind every one of us needs and benefits from leadership, whether it's religious, social, family, educational, governing, professional or business. The fact is that without leadership there is simply no direction or path for us to follow.
Have you ever thought to yourself that there aren't enough hours in the day, or felt overwhelmed at the tasks facing you? If you have, this article can help you!
Have you ever been unsure about what to SAY in a networking situation? If you have then you were right to be unsure because it would have been better to know what to ASK instead... I remember, over a decade ago now, preparing to leave the office to attend my first networking event as a self-employed business owner...
You don't have to be a one of the Beatles to believe that you get by with a little help from your friends. I help you, you help me – that's how society works. Whether you are migrating to Madrid, expatriating to Jakarta or leaving for a short-term assignment to Buenos Aires, the process of settling-in and getting connected is one of the most important...
The number of female expatriates with male accompanying spouses has slowly been increasing, and this trend is expected to continue. However there is very limited knowledge about the experiences and needs of this new breed of accompanying spouse for global human resources managers...
Coming back home can bring mixed feelings. Although some people relish the idea of seeing family, old colleagues and familiar places again, others find the notion extremely deflating... - so much so that 27% of repatriates will leave their company within one year of return, 25% between the first and second year, and 23% after two years...
Even before the recent economic downturn caused many U.S. law firms to shift their attention to overseas markets, American-trained lawyers had several avenues for international opportunities... but the expansion of the European Union and the new globalization of conventional law practice have opened doors for expatriate lawyers...
A worldwide shortage of accountants has been evident since about 2002 with the most critical need being for CAs/CPAs with 3-5 years' experience. What sparked this problem and how are accounting firms trying to solve this dilemma of heavy workloads but not enough workers?
How would you describe today's woman entrepreneur? Is she a focused individual driven to work all hours in the pursuit of profit? Or is she a woman who wants a lifestyle business with the minimum of stress?
iAgora - Work and Study Abroad Solutions http://www.iagora.com/ Website for students and travelers with internships, jobs, travel, housing and hotels around the world
Aurora Women's Network http://www.busygirl.com/home.asp Aurora (formerly The Busygirl Network) is Europe's leading and fastest growing network for the economic advancement of corporate and entrepreneurial women.We deliver quality products and services that make a difference to women and their organisations and companies.
Cambridge Who's Who http://cambridgewhoswho.org/ The Cambridge Who's Who registry is a detailed compilation of biographies of executives, professionals and entrepreneurs in virtually every industry and career field.
European Women's Management Development International Network http://www.ewmd.org/ EWMD is an international network of individual and corporate members, drawn from professional organisations and all areas of business, education and politics. EWMD was founded in 1984 with the vision to improve the quality of management with respect to people, children, age and the cultural diversity of Europe. EWMD has members in more than 25 countries, including Europe and the United States, South Africa and Asia. There are ten active national chapters, and a growing number of regional chapters. Members are kept informed by the online EWMD-Bulletin, which documents EWMD's activities and reports on a wide range of topics relating to management. The network highlight is the international conference every year, which focuses on a broad spectrum of issues relating to new trends.
Global Dinner Network "Be Inspired, Be Yourself" http://www.global-dinner-network.com Targeting both career women and female travellers, the Global Dinner Network is a fresh new way of using the internet to broaden your circle of friends and business contacts. Get advice and tips from local members or meet up with other business travellers to really get the most out of your trips abroad.
International Chamber of Commerce http://www.iccwbo.org/ ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) is the voice of world business championing the global economy as a force for economic growth, job creation and prosperity.
Military.com http://www.military.com/ Comprehensive website for military personnel, their wives and family covering areas such as finance, careers, travel, entertainment, shopping and relocation. Sections specific for military spouses, the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
Overseas Jobs http://www.overseasjobs.com/ OverseasJobs.com features international job opportunities for professionals, expatriates and adventure seekers.
The Interchange Institute http://www.interchangeinstitute.org/ The Interchange Institute is a not-for-profit research organization established in 1997 whose mission is to promote dialogue and facilitate understanding between people who move to a new country and their new communities. We conduct research on the process of intercultural transition, produce publications to assist newcomers to the US, design and deliver specialized cross-cultural training workshops, and train and consult to professionals in the field.
The International Alliance for Women http://www.tiaw.org/
The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) serves as the global umbrella organization that unites, supports and promotes professional women and their networks to work together, share resources and leverage ideas.
Where To Work http://www.wheretowork.com/
Wheretowork is the only 'large employer-direct' jobsite. This means you're in total control of getting your CV directly into the right company to the right person. You research and compare companies, then apply direct. No agencies. No small or unknown companies. No sending your CV off into the abyss. Just total control! (UK)
