The Guardian Guide to Working Abroad
The Guardian Guide to Working Abroad

Author: Nick Clayton

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1408105527

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The lure of working and living abroad can be hard to resist, and improvements in technology mean that you can enjoy the best of both worlds. Full of practical advice and up-to-date information on the most popular countries to move to, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to experience working life in another part of the world. Features include: The Basics: the pros and cons of working abroad, budgeting, learning other languages, visas, setting up a bank account, finding work, building contacts etc. Information on the most popular destinations, including the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy and France. This includes average wages, traditional and emerging industries and sectors that welcome foreign workers, as well as information on the different business cultures. Advice on 'virtual working'. This applies to many people these days, but is particularly useful for freelancers. Information on starting your own business. The book also offers advice on: relocation and relocation services; integrating into local communities; coping with homesickness; acclimatising children to a new culture; and back-up plans if things don't work out.

Getting a Job Abroad
Getting a Job Abroad

Author: Roger Jones

Publisher: How To Books Ltd

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9781857038514

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With over 1100 websites, hundreds of recruitment agencies, and lots of useful contacts, this book tells readers where there are overseas jobs available, how to apply for them, and how to weigh up the risks and rewards of expatriot living, whether on a temporary or permanent basis. CONTENTS: PART I - Working abroad - an option for you? PART II - Finding a job 1 The search for a job 2 The recruitment process 3 Coming to a decision PART III - Preparation and acclimatisation 4 Preparing to leave 5 Settling in PART IV - Surveying the opportunities 6 Working holidays and work experience 7 Contract work 8 Permanent jobs and self-employment PART IV - The Regions of the World 9 Europe 10 The Arab World 11 Asia 12 Africa 13 North America 14 Latin America and the Caribbean 15 Australasia and the Pacific PART VI - Reference About the author ROGER JONES has worked in a number of overseas countries and now writes extensively on careers and education as well as on living and working abroad. Quotes "Practical advice on finding the country where you can make the most of your skills." - 'The Guardian' "- highly informative - lots of hard information and a first-class reference section." - 'Outbound Newspapers' "Do your research thoroughly. Check out GETTING A JOB ABROAD." - 'Cosmopolitan'

The Global Manager's Guide to Living and Working Abroad
The Global Manager's Guide to Living and Working Abroad

Author: Mercer Human Res Consulting, Inc.

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2009-03-20

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 0313358842

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Living and working abroad. Sounds glamorous—and maybe it is, if you're posted to Paris or Vienna. But what if your company sends you to Santiago, Lisbon, or Montevideo? Many questions arise: Is it safe to go out at night? Do quality schools exist? How polluted is the air? Is public transportation handy? What's the average monthly rent for a decent house? What inoculations should you get before you go? Can you find your favorite brand of toothpaste? The Global Manager's Guide to Living and Working Abroad: Western Europe and the Americas answers these and many other questions expats will have about the cities that companies send employees to most often in the Western Hemisphere.

The Rough Guide to Paris
The Rough Guide to Paris

Author: Ruth Blackmore

Publisher: Rough Guides UK

Published: 2012-05-04

Total Pages: 590

ISBN-13: 1405390247

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Full-colour throughout, The Rough Guide to Paris is the ultimate travel guide to one of Europe's most elegant cities. With 30 years experience and our trademark 'tell it like it is' writing style Rough Guides cover all the basics with practical, on-the-ground details, as well as unmissable alternatives to the usual must-see sights. At the top of your to-pack list, and guaranteed to get you value for money, each guide also reviews the best accommodation and restaurants in all price brackets we know there are times for saving, and times for splashing out. In The Rough Guide to Paris: - Over 50 colour-coded maps featuring every listing - Area-by-area chapter highlights - New guidance for gastro-tourists - Top 5 boxes - Things not to miss section Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Paris. Now available in ePub format.

A Design Driven Guide for Entrepreneurs
A Design Driven Guide for Entrepreneurs

Author: Rhea Alexander

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2023-05-05

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 100084370X

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A new wave of entrepreneurs is leading a global paradigm shift towards values-driven business. This book empowers you to challenge the status quo and create value through its unique and adaptive approach to venture-building by design. Authored by a multidisciplinary team of practicing design strategists, business leaders, academics, and entrepreneurs, this hands-on guide models strategic design as a mindset for starting up: framing problems, applying methods, identifying opportunities, and creating pathways forward through futures and systems thinking. Carefully curated case studies of young impact-driven entrepreneurs along with resources, including action-based frameworks, diagrams, and templates for founders to replicate, and a reader’s checklist to enable the transformation of daily practice, will open new dimensions that amplify the global shift towards a more regenerative world and a multiverse of possibilities. Are you ready to journey to places where ideas for products, services, and experiences transform how we live and work? Then this guide is for you: the Design-Driven Entrepreneur.

Every Californian's Guide To Estate Planning
Every Californian's Guide To Estate Planning

Author: Liza W. Hanks

Publisher: Nolo

Published: 2024-01-30

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1413331459

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This one-of-a-kind guide covers everything from wills and living trusts to tax-saving strategies and issues that are unique to people who call California home.

The Rough Guide to Paris
The Rough Guide to Paris

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-05-01

Total Pages: 617

ISBN-13: 0241007771

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The Rough Guide to Paris is the ultimate insider's guide to Europe's most elegant and romantic city. Inspirational photography, neighborhood-by-neighborhood accounts, and detailed, full-colour maps help you get the most out of a visit to Paris, whether that means the Eiffel Tower and a boat trip on the Seine, or visits to offbeat art galleries and hidden-away gardens. Frank, incisive reviews take you straight to the best of the city's cafés, restaurants and nightlife venues, from the ultra-stylish to the magnificently traditional, and tell-it-like-it-is listings help you find the right accommodation for your budget, whether that's a boutique design hotel on the Left Bank, a grand classic on the Right, or just a perfect budget hideaway. The Rough Guide to Paris is the perfect companion for a city break or a longer stay. Now available in ePub format.

Willing's Press Guide
Willing's Press Guide

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1906

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13:

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Coverage of publications outside the UK and in non-English languages expands steadily until, in 1991, it occupies enough of the Guide to require publication in parts.

The Student's Guide to Studying Psychology
The Student's Guide to Studying Psychology

Author: Thomas M Heffernan

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2015-06-19

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 1317909852

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Studying a degree course in psychology, even if you’ve taken the subject before university, requires a whole range of new skills and knowledge. And the 4th edition of this best-selling guide is an invaluable companion. It can not only help you to get a good final degree, but will also support you in making informed choices towards either a career or further study. Updated to include the latest developments in the field, the new edition provides practical and helpful guidance on everything a psychology student encounters throughout their degree, including: Writing essays and research reports, including how to get your referencing right. Guidelines for researching ethically using humans or animals An overview of research methods and statistics, including qualitative methods Tips on how to approach and pass your exams Advice on becoming a graduate, including preparing your CV and making the most of your degree Featuring advice to help you every step of the way, the book also includes a library of weblinks to provide further resources to support your studies. This is an essential book for any psychology student wishing to make the most of their degree course.