Families in Global Transition Career Resources

VIDEO: Why is the loss of a traditional career a challenge for an accompanying expat spouse?

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:07:59 GMT

Robin Pascoe suggests that the word 'career' itself may be unhelpful after relocating abroad where a career path will be neither linear nor easy; and, points out that many spouses re-invent themselves with satisfying and rewarding new passions.

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Going Global

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Country-specific and USA city-specific career and employment information. 33 Country Career guides, 43 USA City Career Guides, corporate profiles and more than 600,000 job listings within the USA and around the world.

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John Falchetto's blog

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:58:27 GMT

A serial expat and entrepreneur, John blogs practical tips and strategies for entrepreneurs, particularly those aspiring to location independence.

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Permits Foundation

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:52:14 GMT

International non-profit corporate initiative to promote access of accompanying spouses and partners of international staff to employment through an improvement of work permit regulations.

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Career By Choice Blog

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:50:30 GMT

Informative blog by Megan Fitzgerald, an international career coach.

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Passport Career

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:48:59 GMT

Corporate service provider, offering support (particularly career support) to trailing spouses. Blog is free to access.

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Career and the accompanying partner: A conversation with Maria Foley

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:47:19 GMT

Interview with Maria Foley about her own career decisions as an trailing spouse.

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Career-planning tips for expat stay-at-home moms by Maria Foley

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:32:22 GMT

Tips for expat woman re-entering the workforce.

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Career Choices and the Accompanying Partner

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:27:17 GMT

This report provides a view of the assignment experience and the impact it has on career choices and aspirations from the partners’ perspective. Free summary. Option to purchase full report.

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Moving Around Without Losing Your Roots

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:24:00 GMT

Article on the effects of global mobility on leadership.

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A Career in Your Suitcase

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:29:27 GMT

A must-have book on developing and sustaining a portable career.The book covers: identifying passions,values & strengths,developing possible career options, growing professional networks,working at home,part/full-time,starting a business,& more.
Jo Parfitt, BookShaker.com, Third Edition, 285 pages, paperback.

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