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My experience as an Expat
- 1. My Experience asan Expat Cathy Balcer
- 2. Agenda • My ProfessionalExperience • Challenges • Expat Packages • Stay Current • Stay Connected • Q&A
- 3. • Baccalaureat Lettreset Langues • DEUG LCE Anglais/Americain • Shop Assistant Manager • Customer Care Representative • End of Lease Administrator • Commercial Account Manager • Operations Account Manager EMEA /AU / NZ • Service Delivery Manager • Process Engineer My Professional Experience
- 4. Challenges • Culture: You'reNOT in France • Food • Work • Relationships / Acceptance • GlobeSmart.com • Work Environment • 40+ hours/week, a common thing • Time Zone • Etiquette: Hierarchy, Greetings, Language, Time, etc... • Relationships • Acquaintances vs. Friends • Colleagues • Social Groups Don't Believe Everything You Hear Make your Own Experience
- 5. Stay Current; YouNever Know What's Next • Linkedin: • Generic CV • Expand your Network • Be fussy, stay relevant • Linkedin is NOT Facebook! • Offline CV: • Customised to Job Opportunities • Very short bio vs. cover letter • Key Words: • Relevant to the Company you're targeting • Company vision • Job Description / Specifications • Automated CV screening vs. HR screening • Network: • Within the Company • Outside the Company: Expat Groups, Meetup.com, Sports
- 6. Expat Packages... OrNot! Package depends on the Company and country • Monetary benefits • Transport • Container • Visa • Vaccination • Medical cover • Flights • Accommodation • Husband/wife/partner • Expat vs. Local contract
- 7. Stay Connected • WithFriends • With Family • With Locals • With your Industry • In and out of your country of residence
- 8. Last But notthe Least