It's Who You Know, Not What You Know

Sad but true - when it comes to getting jobs, often what you already know is only half the battle. It is often said that 70% of jobs are not advertised, so knowing the right people can give you a huge advantage in finding the right job for you. The same is true of working abroad – connecting with people that are “in the know” can make a huge difference to your success in finding a job abroad. Talking to natives or expats who already know the working culture of a particular country can help you u…

How to get employed abroad

When you are trying to work out what kind of work you would like to do abroad, it might to put yourself in the position of your potential employer. Why should they hire you? What skills can you offer them that they can't find in national in their own country? If you do have a unique skills to offer that employers are struggling to find from people within their country, then you're in a good position. Example of such skills might be:

- Language skills
- Knowledge of your native country's culture…

Is Working Abroad Right for You?

It is very easy to dream of a life abroad, without really thinking about what it involves. We are too easily tempted by the thought of hot, sunny weather, beautiful beaches or just the sheer excitement of living in a different country to consider that there might be some downsides. Many people experience culture shock when they first move abroad, as everything is foreign and different. At first that is precisely the attraction, but the novelty can wear off. It can be quite disconcerting being in…

NEWSFLASH: Site Updates and Celebrating 100 members on Work in Europe!

Hope you have all had a good start to 2009 so far? Just wanted to keep you all up-to-date with what is happening on Work in Europe this year.

First of all, we have just reached 100 members – hooray! A big thank you to all of you for signing up and contributing to the site. Please feel free invite anyone you know who is interested in working in Europe, an expat in a European country or someone who can provide European careers/recruitment advice.

For those of you haven't done so, please read…

How to start looking for work in Europe - 1. Using the EURES website

As any recent job hunter will tell you, the hardest part is knowing how and where to start. The vast amount of careers and job websites out there can seem overwhelming, especially if you're not quite sure what exactly you want to do! That's why I'm hoping to use this blog to record my attempts at finding work in Europe to help others get an idea of how to get things off the ground - or where not to start as the case may be! ;-)

Having discovered the…