How To Study Abroad To Work Abroad

How To Study Abroad To Work Abroad 73 What you need to know before deciding where to study and work abroad between the US, UK, Canada or Australia. This is a guest post by Katy Heger. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. Getting a post-study work permit in a foreign country of choice is easy but different countries have different requirements. Knowing these is an advantage when choosing where to study. Presented is an overview of post-study work opportunities in the four most popular English-speaking destinations for international students.eval UK Students graduating from British universities have been traditionally entitled to 3 years of post-study work experience. Up until the 5th of April 2012, this was classified as Tier 1 immigration and virtually everyone getting a UK degree could stay in the country either working or being self-employed. Starting from the spring of 2012, work permit applications are no longer accepted. Not everyone can now get a “leave to stay,” as the British Border Agency calls a post-study immigration status. The eligibility is now calculated on a points basis and it is the Tier 2 (skilled workers) category that students should apply to. Your command of English, whether you have a sponsor, funds, etc., are now worth points.eval The more points you have â€" the more likely you are to receive a work permit. If you dig into it a little, it follows from the new points-based system that a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is required. A points calculator on the UK Border Agency website shows that: command of English is worth 10 points Ability to maintain a minimum of 900 British pounds in your bank account for a period of 90 days is worth another 10 points “Appropriate salary” of at least 20 thousand pounds per annum is worth 20 points Combine that and you have 40 points which is not enough. It is the Certificate of Sponsorship from one of the British companies that’s worth 30 points and that’s essential to the issuing of a work permit. Not all companies can sponsor a foreign worker though and that’s where another difficulty lies. You can learn more about the new points-based system here. Australia Australian post-study immigration opportunities are also about to face changes in 2013. Undergraduate students will be now allowed to stay and work for up to 2 years instead of 18 months. Graduate and post-graduate degree students will be entitled to 3 and 4 years or work in Australia respectively. Getting a post-study work permit in Australia is easier than in other countries and is subject to less bureaucracy, with roughly 80% of all Bachelor’s degree-holding international students finding employment in Australia after finishing their studies. This number will only increase following the new policy’s implementation in 2013. Perhaps the country will experience a greater inflow of students from Europe, Africa and CIS states in particular â€" places where Australia has not yet been established as a popular international student destination. As of right now, the majority of international students coming to Australian universities are from Southeast Asia, India and Japan. The Australian immigration system is unique and very different from other countries’. Every applicant is given “an assessment level.” It signifies how likely the person is to break the immigration law. Country of origin, criminal background etc. are taken into account. The higher the assessment level, the more evidence the applicant would need to provide to the authorities. Learn more about Australian student visas here. Canada The Canadian government allows international students to work for a period of time equal to the length of their studies but no longer than 3 years (4 years for PhDs). Only those who have studied in the country for 8 months or more in a post-secondary college or a university are eligible to apply. Not all private institutions qualify, and the applicant would have to check with the immigration authorities whether their school qualifies. No job offer is needed to apply for the work permit. Same as with the United States, a driver’s license and a car are highly recommended, but again that’s only if not living in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver or some other major city. One unique thing about the Canadian immigration law is that it allows those who have taken the post-study opportunity to obtain the Canadian citizenship. The Canadian government calls this the Canadian Experience Class program. Learn more about the getting a work visa in Canada here. USA The United States, being the #1 destination for international students, has been sticking to its immigration policies for decades now. Every student completing an American degree is entitled to a one-year Optional Practical Training (OPT) period. Certificate programs don’t count. It has to be either Bachelor’s, Master’s or some other degree that you complete. If you complete both Bachelor’s and Master’s in the U.S., you are entitled to two OPT periods. The OPT period can be extended up to 16 months for STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) graduates. No job offer needed to apply, just a recommendation from the head of the international student office at the university you went to. In fact, all respected universities take care of the application process for their students. The major difficulty is getting the Social Security Number (SSN) and the driver’s license. You would need the former to pay taxes if working and you would surely need the latter unless you are living in one of the major cities. It is in your best interest to get both while still studying by getting an on-campus job and through getting a car early on. Staying beyond the OPT period is somewhat problematic though. The only way to stay in the country is to get a green card (i.e. permanent residence) or a working visa (H1). The latter is often problematic with a limited number of companies allowed to sponsor international students and with an even smaller amount of companies willing to do so. Learn more about applying for OPT here. Conclusion Countries are now literally fighting for international students. With their competitors the European universities charging little to no fees, standing out in terms of quality of education and long-term return on investment becomes essential to English-speaking countries. In the examples of Australia and Canada, we can see how countries update their immigration policies to attract more students from abroad and in the example of the United Kingdom, we can see how a country seeks to control the international student body. With this in mind, 2013 seems to be the perfect time to jump into the educational systems of Canada and Australia. About the Author This guest post was written by Katy Heger, an editor from WriteMyPapers.org. What she does best is writing powerful content. READ NOW: Lindsey Pollak: How Students and Graduates Should Be Job Searching Right Now

5 Tips to a Stress-Free Holiday in Your Business - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

5 Tips to a Stress-Free Holiday in Your Business - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career The holidays are supposed to be a joyous time of gratitude and spending time with loved ones.  But running a business during the holidays can lead to stress and burnout. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be hectic and overwhelming. You can enjoy the holiday season and still keep your business humming along. Here are five strategies to reduce stress during the holidays. 1) Make a list and check it twice. Lists aren’t just for Santa. With all the additional to-dos and events during the holidays, a list will help you stay on top of your activities and arrive where you need to go on time. A web-based resource, such as Evernote, can help you keep organized at work, at home and while on the run. 2) Take on extra help for yourself and your staff. You and your staff are already busy, so taking on the extra tasks of the holidays can be nearly impossible. This is especially true if your business picks up during the holidays. To help offset the extra burden, hire temporary help to pick up the slack and fill-in when staff members are away. Because many people are looking to make extra money during the holidays, it’s not that difficult to find additional help. 3) Shop early and online. Gone are the days in which you have to drive all over town picking up gifts, foods and decorations. If you plan ahead, you can get all your holiday shopping done online. Many stores allow you to order online and pick up at the store if you cant get the item shipped. If you do need to venture out to local malls, schedule your shopping time during off-peak hours, such as mid-morning or after lunch weekdays, when most people are working. 4) Take time off. According to a survey by American Express, only about 49% of business owners take a week off from their business. Most owners take less time if any at all. Part of the benefits of owning a business, is being your own boss and taking time off to enjoy the fruits of your labor. More importantly, taking time off is important to re-fueling your energy reserves and avoiding burn out. 5) Take care of yourself. Running a business during the holidays can feel like youre burning the candle at both ends. You can keep your energy up by eating right, getting enough sleep and exercising regularly. At holiday events, try to stick to the veggie tray over the cookies. Attempt to get at least 7 hours of sleep per night with the goal of going to bed and getting up at the same time each day. Finally, even if you can’t get to the gym, you can take a walk during lunch to keep the blood moving, your energy up and your mood lifted.

How to Bust Out of Your Cubicle to be Your Own Boss

How to Bust Out of Your Cubicle to be Your Own Boss It’s been estimated that by the year 2020 around 40% of all American workers will be self-employed freelancers â€" a whopping statistic that could change the entire structure of the professional workforce. Why not dip your toe in and see what all the hype’s about? Here’s how you can transition into a job that puts you 100% in charge of your own career. How to Bust Out of Your Cubicle to Be Your Own Boss 1. Do Your Research You should do some due diligence in a few areas before making any big career decisions: Soul search. Think hard about your personality and work habits and consider whether or not self-employment is right for you. What will it mean for your lifestyle? Career satisfaction? Do you really have what it takes  to be your own boss, or is it possible that your current job just isn’t the right fit? General self-employment research. Educate yourself on exactly what being a business owner looks like. What does it mean for your career advancement, your financial situation, and your taxes? Industry research. Who makes money doing what you want to do? How do they do it? Will you offer services related to your current career or will you try something new entirely? Take all the time you need for research in these 3 areas so you’ll be able to make a solid decision about whether or not you’re ready to be your own boss. 2. Set Up Shop You’ll need to start bringing in clients or customers on your own, so polish your resume to focus on your new services and list any relevant experience. At a minimum you’ll want to set up a website and start investing in all the equipment you’ll need. Even if you must use a free website service or rent equipment month to month, it’s best to invest what you can now and plan on expansion in the future. 3. Plan Your Transition Test the waters by making money with your new venture on nights and weekends before quitting your day job. In the meantime, build up your savings, make some new contacts, and build your portfolio. Once you’ve seen some success, start planning your escape route from your regular job and get ready to be your own boss. See if you qualify for any tax breaks or financial assistance plans while you get your feet on the ground. The cushion you built in earlier with extra savings, network contacts, and those first few jobs should give you plenty of room to grow comfortably in the early stages of your business and set you up for limitless opportunities in the future. Continue to expand your business and learn all you can about your industry. Doing your research now, setting up a solid structure little by little, and carefully planning your transition into self-employment is a surefire way to break out of the old 9 to 5 and start working for the most passionate boss you know: yourself.

How the Swedish Army Uses Social Media to Recruit

How the Swedish Army Uses Social Media to Recruit The Swedish Armed Forces are very keen on using social media to drive recruitment. They have used Facebook for recruitment for years and they have been experimenting with some very creative recruitment campaigns. This campaign was all about making a difference. The title was Who cares? and it aimed to see who would be keen on helping others. The Swedish Armed Forces arent involved in any proper wars, in fact the country hasnt been at war for about 200 years. So instead they engage in peace keeping missions for the United Nations all about helping others. The concept was to lock someone up in a large box in central Stockholm. The box was full of cameras and the footage was broadcast to the world via social media. The only way to release the person in the box was to volunteer to take their place for a minimum of one hour. See how it went in the video. Results: The campaign generated huge online conversation and the website attracted 100,000 visitors in less than four days. The objective was to find  4,300 applicants for 1,430 new positions, they achieved 9,930 applications more than double the target. For more on how the Swedes recruit differently, check out How IKEA Recruits Staff with Flat Packs [VIDEO].

How Should Companies Prepare for Generation Z

How Should Companies Prepare for Generation Z The generation after Millennials is here, and it is called Gen Z or Generation Z among many others. They are the ones born in 1996 or after, the youngest generation which has different expectations in all areas, be it as customers, citizens or employees.They are soon to become the fastest growing group of customers, but also employees and marketers or HR departments need new innovative ways of getting their attention or interests.This generation set new challenges for their parents, employers, managers, sales professionals, educators and even brands because they have the most influence when it comes to technology trend-setting.evalOne of the key differences from the previous generations is that compared to millennials who are very optimists because they grew up when there were lots of opportunities and prosperity in the world, the Generation Z is characterized by a realistic and skeptical thinking due to growing up during the biggest recession in the past decades.The team at Novorés umé conducted research to discover how to adapt the résumé templates or change the job application process for this new generation.In the process, we created the following infographic showcasing the most important traits that other HR executive, marketers, sales people, brands, etc. could use in their process of understanding the Generation Z.Infographic Credit â€" Novoresume.com

How To Do More of What You Love (and less of what you hate) - Kathy Caprino

How To Do More of What You Love (and less of what you hate) People ask me all the time, “Is now really the time to consider making big changes  in my life, or reinventing?”   I say YES!   Crisis times like these are the perfect time to reinvent.   They push you to purify, shed what holds you back, and embrace what you want most in life.   Why?   Because so much of what you are experiencing today isn’t working for you, that you finally get it you wake up to recognizing   that you simply can’t go on like this any longer.     But to generate positive change in your life and career, you’ve got to take action.   It’s work to make life and career change â€" both inner and outer work â€" and  if you’re ready and committed to doing it, your life will most assuredly change for the better.   I’ve helped hundreds of people change careers, reinvent, start new businesses, apply their creative gifts to their careers, improve their relationships, gain empowerment in their current situation, and do more of what they love and less of what they hate to do in life and work.   The one common ingredient in all of these folks who are successful in making change is a deep and ongoing commitment to making their lives better and happier.   There are six vitally important steps to moving away from what you hate towards what you love:   1. Understanding What You Want This is not an easy task, but it’s essential.   Understanding what you want in life requires a thorough review of your whole life and career, teasing out for exploration and discovery all the experiences you had in your life in which you felt fully alive, passionate, powerful, appreciated, recognized   â€" in the flow â€" knowing why you are on the planet now.   You need clarity about where you want to go, and this clarity comes from recognizing when you’ve been your “highest and best” self, the most joyful version of you.   Then, it takes figuring out how you can bring more of these experiences into your life today â€" developing a new empowered mindset, and applying your special skills, talents, and abilities in the world, and making MONEY doing it.   It takes figuring out if you want a job or a calling, and also what you want in your life as a professional endeavor vs. an avocational experience.   Download my Career Path Assessment on my Ellia Communications website for a great start, or write me for a free 30-minute coaching strategy session to help you gain clarity on the essence of what you want vs. the right form of it for you and your life (and your marriage, family, financial situation, long-term plans, etc.)   2. Research, research, and research what you might want to do differently in your career and life.   After you’ve analyzed what it will take, determine your readiness to move forward.   Make a decision to commit to doing what’s necessary to bring into your life what you want   3. Stretch yourself and power up â€" start being more powerful in your life today, wherever you can.   Speak up where you need to, enforce your boundaries where they’re being crushed, and stop being the “victim” to outside circumstances.   Start being accountable for how things are, and for changing them.   4. Become incredibly powerful around money and develop a business/marketing mindset (forget about a “build it and they will come” attitude â€" that doesn’t make a new business or venture successful).   As Tony Robbins says (I love it!) â€" don’t look at your life or career with rose-colored glasses.   See it for what it is, but don’t see it worse than it is.   Then TAKE ACTION!   5. Get help/be teachable at all times â€" Reach out and ask for help now, and all along the way.   We all have gaps in our knowledge and skill-sets. Learn to recognize when help is required, and get it.   6. Finally uncover what’s really holding you back from making the life and career change you want most.   Most often, it’s an internal block in the form of the “stories” you’ve been telling yourself all your life, about your worth, abilities, who you really are, and what you can ultimately achieve.   Typical blocks fall into these key areas: • I’m afraid to step up • I’m not good/smart/strong enough to do this • Who will want really want me/this? • Selling is terrible I hate to sell (myself and my services) • It’s a lot of work • I haven’t succeeded at this before â€" why would I now? • I don’t know how to make money doing what I love (and there’s no way I can)   Which “story” are you telling yourself about moving forward to embracing doing more of what you love, and less of what you hate?   YOU CAN DO IT!   Get empowered help today to gain clarity, focus, and create a plan to reinvent your life or work.   Check out my book Breakdown Breakthrough and my four month, four step Achieve Your Life Breakthrough! Program to start you on your way to breakthrough.   Change in life will happen, whether you act or not.   The question is, “Do you want to progress and grow, and be more successful and fulfilled through life change, or not?”   If you do, then you must take conscious and directed action: clarify exactly want you want, and create a concrete plan to achieve your goals.   Please take one step today from the list above to start you on your way to breakthrough.

Using an Article For Resume Writing For Interview

Using an Article For Resume Writing For InterviewIf you want to write a resume and you haven't written one before, you might be wondering if it's possible to do it all from the comfort of your own home. The truth is that most job seekers just don't have the time or the skills to write a great resume on their own. Most people try to use an article for resume writing for interview or they make the mistake of putting too much information on the document.What you will find is that you need to make sure that the content in your resume is accurate. Most of us know how to do this. The problem is that people don't understand the difference between a resume and an article for interview. They are essentially the same thing.Using articles for resume writing for interview will take the guesswork out of how you will present yourself and how you will go about making your overall impression. Your resume will serve as your business card and everything you include will be geared towards getting you a n interview.Everything from the cover letter to the layout of the body of the document is going to be different depending on what the prospective employer wants. Because they know you so well, you will almost certainly have your work cut out for you and it will be easy for you to be specific about what you are looking for and to make your case.For the most part, there are two types of resumes; those that include the necessary information and those that don't. Using an article for resume writing for interview will help you get the information you need and avoid the confusion of what type of resume you need.Another common problem with people trying to write a resume on their own is that they assume that they should have every skill possible. It is extremely important that you realize that you need to tailor your resume to the job that you are applying for. The first step to writing your own resume is to write down everything you can remember from your previous jobs. You should also in clude your strengths and weaknesses, as well as any experience you have gained while working in other fields. This is a good place to mention any professional associations you may have participated in as well.Having all of this information ready, can be beneficial when you are writing your resume for interview. Take the time to write down what you don't know and then add what you do know to give you a comprehensive look at what you are looking for. Using an article for resume writing for interview can make your job easier and will ensure that you get the job you deserve.