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The expat tips, resources and tools you will find on the Winning Away blog are not location-specific and can be used anywhere in the world.My focus is on the emotional and motivational aspects of expatriation
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Getting hired: it's all about who you know'
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When It comes to getting hired in Vancouver, it’s all about who you know – or perhaps more accurately, about who knows you.
The reason is simple: most jobs never make it to Monster.com or the help wanted ads.
Remember how we said Canadians want to hire people they know, like and trust'
Well, rather than place an ad, most employers will first ask their staff if they know someone who’d like to apply. In some companies, employees even get a bonus for referring a new hire.
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When you have a project you have to do'
From Winning Away - Expat Tips & Reso, 6 days ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
What does it look like when you have a project you have to do – like redoing your résumé, or finally writing the business plan for that great idea you have'
Warning: Lev’s videos are strangely addictive. Click on the other episodes at your own risk… and then don’t be surprised when your project doesn’t get done because you’ve spent all morning watching them! (not that I would know anything about that, of course)
Emmanuelle
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3 job search tactics that don't work (and a magic formula that does)
From Winning Away - Expat Tips & Reso, 1 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
You’ve been in Vancouver for a number of weeks – or months – and it’s time for you to get a job.
But no matter how many résumés you send out, you’re not getting anywhere. No one’s calling you back. You’re beginning to wonder if you’ll ever be able to find a decent job in this city.
Here’s the good news: No, you haven’t suddenly become unemployable. You’re going to find that job.
But first, you need to stop relying on 3 common job...
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The 7 commandments of Canadian résumés
From Winning Away - Expat Tips & Reso, 2 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Having to rewrite your résumé is never fun, and it’s hard work – especially when you cannot find relevant advice to guide you.
If you’re trying to rewrite your résumé to Canadian standards, you may have noticed that most books and websites are in fact aimed at US job seekers. There’s little Canadian-specific advice available, and much of it is too general or obvious to be truly helpful. At least that’s what I and many of my friends have experienced over the...
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Bastille Day party in Vancouver
From Winning Away - Expat Tips & Reso, 2 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Voulez-vous danser avec moi ce soir'
The ADFE (Association of French Expats in Vancouver) is throwing a big Bastille Day party at the Rowing Club in Stanley Park.
Everyone is welcome, so come celebrate with us on July 14 – even if you didn’t support the French team during the World Cup ! (Truth be told, I didn’t either..)
For more details, please contact info@francevancouver.ca
ADFE Facebook page: “francais du monde a vancouver”
See you on the 14th!
Emmanuelle
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Canada Day barbecue' Cultural Do's and Don'ts
From Winning Away - Expat Tips & Reso, 2 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Are you going to a Canada Day barbecue today' Chances are it’ll be a potluck meal, which means that everybody brings a dish to share with the other guests.
Potlucks are fantastic. Everyone makes enough food for a small army, you end up with 7 cheese platters and 6 different desserts… life is good.
However, if this is your first time bringing food to a Canadian party, there are a few do’s and don’ts to keep in mind – after all, you don’t want to be “that...
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Being an introvert abroad
From Winning Away - Expat Tips & Reso, 2 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
You may remember that last year I was wondering about expatriation and introversion.
This article from the excellent Matador Network touches on the same subject. Be sure to read the comments, as they add a lot to the discussion.
I find that Vancouver has a lot to offer to both extroverts and introverts.
The laid-back atmosphere and the huge numbers of fellow foreigners should give the outgoing folks plenty of opportunities to strike random conversations with strangers.
And what’s not to...
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Is The Weather Getting To You' Take A Break!
From Winning Away - Expat Tips & Reso, 4 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Brrr – it’s been really cool out lately in Vancouver, and the weather doesn’t know what it wants to do.
If the lack of spring weather is getting to you, remember to stay active.
Exercising and getting enough natural light – even when it’s grey out – are the best ways to shake off the winter blahs. So go for a bike ride in Stanley Park, a long walk on Kitsilano beach, or a nice (indoor !) swim at the Aquatic Centre on Beach Avenue.
Need a longer break...
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Expat Entrepreneurs: A Little Fear Is A Good Thing
From Winning Away - Expat Tips & Reso, 5 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
While you don't want to be worried all the time (what a life that would be!), a little fear isn't a bad thing.
Why' Because it tells you that you're serious about your business. Especially in the beginning, you'll notice that fear rears its head when things are about to become very real ? launching your first website, making that important phone call, or signing a contract with your first big client.
Fear is a sign that you're moving forward.
If you don't feel any business-related fear, ever'...
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Expat Entrepreneurs: Kiss Panic Attacks Goodbye
From Winning Away - Expat Tips & Reso, 6 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
[Disclaimer: It goes without saying that this post is about your garden-variety work-related worries, not mental health issues. It is not meant as medical advice. If you believe you suffer from actual panic attacks or depression, please seek professional help immediately.]
If you want to get ahead with your business, you can't afford to let negative feelings affect your productivity and concentration. It's all too easy to lose hours, if not entire days, to worry, guilt, and sometimes even sheer...
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