Expat Articles
Overseas Power Plant Jobs
This article explains what power plant jobs are, the environments work in on power plants and how to go about obtaining a power plant job overseas. It also highlights the different jobs available at a power plant.
Overseas Contract Security Jobs
This article describes what an overseas contract security job is, what you need to know in order to apply for these jobs and what the average pay rates are. On-the-job-training at overseas companies is also discussed.
Overseas Security Jobs
This article describes the various types of overseas security jobs that are available, what the requirements are to qualify for them and how to apply through online placement sites. Applicants are urged to check the credentials and reputations of organizations prior to applying.
Skilled Occupations Abroad
This article describes worldwide job opportunities for managers, doctors and IT professionals and the fields in which jobs are available. It also describes the education and training applicants must have to succeed in various overseas industries.
Looking for Work Abroad
This article reviews the reasons people seek overseas job opportunities and provides 'tips' for those looking for offshore positions. It also highlights the general requirements, talks about reimbursement of relocation expenses. Classroom and on-the-job-training are also discussed.
Recruiting from Overseas
This articles talks about the overseas recruitment process and the reasons behind it. It also looks at the rise in overseas recruitment over the years and the factor that drive the process.
International Relocation Containers
This article describes the use of international relocation containers as they are used to safely transport household property to offshore countries. The types of relocation containers available and shipping by boat or aircraft are compared. Restricted items that cannot be included are also covered.
Moving Overseas Checklist
This article is a step-by-step description of how to prepare for an overseas move. It describes all the things people need to do right up to the actual day of departure. This is important information for individuals and families that are making their first offshore move.
Travelling Overseas Without Insurance
This article carefully details the many reasons why you should not travel overseas without proper insurance that covers accidents, illness, loss and theft. It also describes where to obtain the insurance coverage you will need and the possible consequences of traveling without proper coverage.
Selling a Vehicle Overseas
This article discusses the risks to both buyers and sellers and urges that sellers be both educated and cautious before making an overseas sale. It describes how to deal with offshore buyers, shipping options and getting help from organizations that specialize in overseas vehicle sales.
Learn to Speak Spanish Overseas
This article spells out the growing need for learning to speak Spanish and the benefits of learning in a foreign nation where Spanish is the first language. It also describes the availability of Spanish language training programs that are now available from Internet providers.
Study Italian Abroad
This article describes the advantages of learning to speak Italian in Italy, where Italian is the first language. It also details the advantages of language training schools in Italy, how long their programs take and the many benefits these study programs in Italy offer students.
Surgery Centers Overseas
This article provides a very thorough discussion of surgery centers overseas and how they handle the growing number of 'medical tourists.' Reasons for having medical procedures done offshore are discussed especially in terms of price advantages. Services in India, Malaysia, South Africa , Singapore and the Philippines are highlighted.
Foreign Pharmacies Require No Prescriptions
Here is an excellent overview of foreign pharmacies on the Internet and the price advantages they offer when purchasing drugs. The cautions necessary in buying from offshore pharmacies are detailed as are the risks. Good advice is also provided about making payments, avoiding 'scammers' and how to select a supplier with or without a prescription.
Impacts of the Foreign Currupt Practices Act
This article describes the impact of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act introduced in the United States in 1977 and how that act protects citizens and enforces the law. It deals mainly with laws designed to prevent extortion, bribery and other forms of corruption of foreign officials by U.S. Citizens.