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There are 1001 things to consider if/when you make the move to live overseas. At ExpatWomen, we understand many of the challenges that you are likely to face and we have endeavored to provide you with some essential direction and guidance to make the whole process a much smoother one for you and/or your family. We genuinely hope that you find the articles below useful and if would like to write some of your own, please to us.
 From Chennai to Shanghai: Expatriate Executive Women Working in Asia
Andrea Martins |
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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.
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 Courage To Fly
Robin Fay McNair |
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On every flight, while some passengers are excitedly browsing through their in-flight movie guide, other passengers are fighting their inner fear of flying and thinking things like: "Look out!", " The plane is going to fall out of the sky and crash", "I will be trapped and screaming for my life", "I cannot stand it, I will end up going crazy!"...
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 Feng Shui Your Way
To Relocation Success
Samantha Honey |
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What woman does not wish for herself and her family a smooth transition into a new home – and wish to find herself and those she loves in an environment that feels welcoming, relaxing and healthy? Whether you have a choice in the home you move to… whether you like the place instantly upon entering, or dread returning to those four walls every day…
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 Expat Networking: Helping You Improve the Success of Expat Assignments
Andrea Martins and Jill Lengré |
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In an era of high global mobility, many professionals are searching for ways in which to boost both the success rate of their companies’ expat assignments and the retention rate of those same repatriating employees. Martins and Lengré suggest expat networking as a solution.
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 Truth About Overseas Assignments & Expat Relocation Packages
ShelterOffShore.com |
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In this article we examine the truth about overseas assignments and relocation packages for anyone contemplating an offer from their company to work abroad for a period of time. We’ll show you what you need to negotiate for and how to go about it ...
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10 Essential Tips for Landing a Job Overseas
Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D |
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1. Develop a Job-Search Strategy.
2. Determine What Jobs You Want to Pursue.
3. Research Potential Jobs, Companies, and Countries.
4. Develop / Polish / Acquire Key Job / Language Skills.
5. Prepare Job-Search Correspondence.
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Home-Based Career Do's and Don'ts
Katharine Hansen |
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Don't be sucked in those dozens of e-mails…
Do research work-at-home opportunities scrupulously…
Do consider your own passions and interests…
Do think about whether you might need additional training…
Don't be daunted the costs of working at home…
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 Expat Evolution
ORC Worldwide |
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The use of international assignments is not only growing, but its role is changing, according to ORC Worldwide’s 2006 Worldwide Survey of International Assignment Policies and Practices. The survey shows 56 percent of companies have increased expatriate usage.
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Overseas Job Search Tips
Andrea Martins |
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1. Get the correct work visas and permits.
2. Check that local employers can hire you.
3. Set realistic salary expectations
4. Follow up your job application with a phone call.
5. Network as much as possible.
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 Families in Global Transition (FIGT) Conference
Highlights 2007
Andrea Martins & Jill Lengré |
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As expected, the 8th annual Families in Global Transition Conference brought together a wealth of expatriate experience from all around the globe. Expats, repats, HR coordinators of expatriates, international schools, researchers, and a wide range of service providers gathered for three days in Houston.
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Women On Overseas Assignments
A study of women expatriates from around the world - their reflections on what their companies are doing to maximize their adjustment at work and at home.
Six Job-Search Tips For Expatriate Spouses
With the increase in the number of dual-earner couples around the world, spousal employment is a problem more transferees are facing. This article includes six job search tips to help expatriate spouses find the best way to secure employment.
Ensure an Overseas Stint Will Accelerate Your Career
Failing to plan ahead can stall your career, while taking initiative early on is likely to enhance it.
 Social Media
Common Craft |
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Confused about Social Media? To learn about Social Media in Plain English, watch this 4 minute video…
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 Blogs in Plain English
Common Craft |
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If you want to learn about blogs in plain English, this page will show you a user-friendly 3 minute video…
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 10 Tips for Expat Women Blogging
Lea Woodward |
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Here are ten tips to help you get started blogging in wherever country you are living.
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 What is a Blog?
Andrea Martins |
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The term “blog” is blend of the words web and log (web log). Blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject, such as food, politics, or local news and some function as more personal online diaries.
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Language Learning Tips
AskOxford.com |
1. Find out what kind of learner you are
2. Work at your own pace
3. Why not learn with someone else?
4. Remember that you can go a long way with just a little language
5. Don’t get stuck a word you don’t know
6. Language learning is also about intuition
7. Speak, speak, speak!
8. Build up your vocabulary
9. Get the right tool
10. Get used to hearing everyday language at normal speed |
May Speak English, But It's Not Your English
The problems often start with the language. Although your colleagues may speak English, their words and phrases may not carry the same emphasis or meaning as they do in the U.S…
Cultural Intelligence: The Tool to Being Culture-Savvy
Margarita Gokun Silver |
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Cultural intelligence takes a more individual approach to learning the culture. Here are five steps:
Be an active observer
Leave your assumptions and judgments at home
Really listen
Be curious
Look for values
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 Three Ways to Manage Culture Shock
Margarita Gokun Silver |
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All of us at one time or another probably experienced the phenomenon that’s widely regarded as culture shock. I have named the five stages with more friendly terms. This way we can see that they are merely examples of how we look at our relationship with another culture.
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Cultural Considerations
Thunderbird |
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1. Symptoms of culture shock Tips for dealing with cultural change.
2. Tips for dealing with local attitudes & perceptions.
3. Helpful cultural exercises.
4. Considerations when returning home.
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 What You Need Before You Travel
The Humane Society of the United States |
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Before any trip, there are veterinarian examines and legal documents required for many forms of travel.
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 Preparing Your Pet’s Travel Supplies
The Humane Society of the United States |
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Careful preparation is the key to make certain you do not forget anything important.
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 Tips for Safe Pet Air Travel
The Humane Society of the United States |
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Vital tips to ensure a pleasant experience when traveling with your pet plane.
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 Traveling By Car
The Humane Society of the United States |
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Important information to guarantee a enjoyable experience when traveling with your pet in the car.
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 Traveling Ship or Train
The Humane Society of the United States |
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Essential instructions to guarantee a pleasant encounter when traveling with your pet ship or train.
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Moving Overseas and Cultural Adjustment |
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Intercultural Communication Institute (ICI)
The Intercultural Communication Institute (ICI) is a nonprofit charity with the mission of fostering an awareness and appreciation of cultural difference in both the international and domestic arenas offering training and development on Intercultural Communication, a non-residential Master program, as well as assessment services.
Moving Matters: A Study of How to Help International Transferees Relocate
A study of 104 international transferees who had moved (as expatriates or repatriates) to one of 17 countries. What do people do to feel settled after an international relocation? How do people learn about their new country? What do parents do to help their children relocate smoothly? What role does a moving company plan in this process?
Many Expatriates Many Voices
A study of 101 accompanying spouses and partners who had recently moved to the US because of their spouse/partners' job, focusing on their reactions to Americans, what made a difference in their adjustment, and which services helped smooth their way.
Many Women Many Voices
A study of 194 women who moved to a new country primarily because of their husbands' jobs - what helped and what hurt their chances of adjusting smoothly to their new lives.
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Checklists for Planning Your Move |
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 Home Inventory
Jill Lengre |
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You know you are heading abroad: the date has been set. Now the fun part: preparing the move and paperwork. Most countries expect a list of the possessions that you will be shipping and the relocation company also must have list to organize the insurance on your move. So its time to make a home inventory ...
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ELECTRIC POWER AROUND THE WORLD
This website summarizes information on the electrical systems in use in most countries of the world
Relocation Planner
A relocation planner will help you determine the timeline of your move, from the date you start packing to the time your goods are delivered to your new home. It will ensure that you are given a clear idea of the length of time your relocation will take, as well as remind you of your responsibilities and important dates.
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International Health Insurance |
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 Local Versus International Health Insurance
Andrew Apps,
Goodhealth Worldwide |
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Expatriates moving to a new country will look to establish a fresh and local way of life: a new home, new friends, regional food and so on. A local healthcare policy would therefore appear to fit in well with this approach, and it’s usually cheaper, but that’s until the damage limitation factors start to hit home.
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 Abu Dhabi On His Own
Andrew Apps |
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There seems to be a growing trend for international companies to expect their employees to take on shorter-term assignments abroad which separate them from their partners and families. Usually it is still the woman who is left at home to worry: What if he gets sick or injured? How are we going to communicate with each other if he does? And how are we going to pay for it?
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 Peace of Mind for Your Family
Alison Massey |
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If you are living or working in a strange country with your family, especially with young children, you’ll certainly not want to take risks with healthcare provision.
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 What to Look for when Choosing International Health Insurance
Alison Massey |
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If you live or work abroad, buying healthcare cover will be one of your first priorities. But, short of becoming a leading authority on the ins and outs of medical provision in your new country of residence, how do you make the right decisions about insurance for you and your family?
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 Insurance for the Modern Explorer
Emilie Udell |
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Magellan set sail years before the idea of insurance was ever created, and never had the opportunity to benefit from this modern concept, but today you have a wide variety of choices in coverage to help you on your journey.
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 Healthcare for the Family in Eastern Europe
Andrew Apps |
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As the EU expands eastwards a new confidence is emerging within the economies of Eastern Europe driven by a growing middle class. As a result countries such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia are becoming sought after as second-home destinations and also seeing an influx of more and more expatriate workers from the UK and Western Europe. So how are the new immigrants served by the medical infrastructure?
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 Street Smarts Equal Safety
How to Not Be a Target for Kidnappers
Emilie Udell |
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The boogie man. Monsters under the bed. Things that go bump in the night. When you were young, there were plenty of things to fear. But you also knew a nightlight, a quick check under the bed, and some reassuring words from your parents were the right precautions to take to make sure you got a safe, uninterrupted night’s sleep.
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 Re-entry Shock
Robin Pascoe |
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Re-entry shock is simply the shock of being home. Abroad, you expect to feel foreign; you don’t expect to when you come home.
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 Reverse Culture Shock in the US:
A Study of Expatriates and their Spouses/Partners
Stephanie Thomason |
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Participate in a survey of reverse culture shock for US expatriates returning to the USA.
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 Reverse Culture Shock
Nicole Ross |
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Basically consists of feeling out of place in your own country, or experiencing a sense of disorientation. While everything is familiar, you feel different ...
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