Land Your Next Job with HireMeExpress

Are you a lifestyle expat, navigating the challenges of job hunting, or dreaming of starting your own consulting business? We understand your unique struggles, so we’re here to introduce you to HireMeExpress, a digital expat coaching program designed to empower you and guide you toward success in your career.
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Save-the-Date: Finding a Job Through Relationships – A Master Class on Job Search Strategies for Lifestyle Expats.
Speaker: Angela Weinberger, Founder of Global People Transitions
Hosted by Diana Kuebler, former client and brand partner.
DATE: Thursday, 20 March 2025
TIME: 12 PM to 1.30 PM CET
LOCATION: ZOOM
Fee: 97.00 EUR (incl VAT)
Email diana@globalpeopletransitions.com.
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Master Class, a transformative session designed for global professionals, leaders, and expats who are navigating the evolving job market in 2025.
In this master class, we will explore:
🌍 Expat Hubs and Inbound Markets – Key insights into global mobility and opportunities.
💼 The Job Market in 2025 – Understanding emerging trends and how to stay ahead.
🤝 The Circle of Trust (Ingroup vs. Outgroup) – Strategies to build inclusion and credibility.
🔑 The 4 P’s of Networking – Purpose, Preparation, Presence, and Promises to make impactful connections.
🎯 The 3 F’s – Leveraging Friends, Fame, and Fortune to grow your professional footprint.
💡 Two Methods – Learn to excel with techniques like Professional Blind Dates and Expert Interviews.
🚀 The HireMeExpress Program – A streamlined approach to advancing your career in a competitive market.

Resources for Lifestyle Expats, Global Mobility Managers and Recruiters
Risks of Negative Hiring Experiences – How to Turn Tom’s Experience Around
Why we think Coaching is Essential for the Retention of Expats
- Expat coaching is a fundamental pillar for the success of international moves. It plays a pivotal role in alleviating the challenges the accompanying spouse faces, reducing stress, and mitigating the sense of isolation that often accompanies such transitions.
- Beyond the immediate emotional benefits, providing career support to the accompanying spouse has profound implications for their well-being. Feedback from our clients consistently reinforces that they feel more settled in Switzerland when their spouse receives dedicated career assistance. We strive to foster an environment that minimizes the potential for family separation during this critical adjustment period.
- Moreover, investing in the career development of the accompanying spouse is an investment in their employability. Enhancing their skills and marketability empowers them to become more attractive candidates to potential employers. This contributes to their personal growth and aligns with our commitment to offering comprehensive support.
- From an organizational perspective, companies that proactively offer Spouse Career Support send a powerful message of dedication to their employees and families. This commitment, in turn, serves as a magnet for talent, fostering a workplace culture that values the holistic well-being of its members. This approach significantly contributes to talent retention, boosts employee engagement, and cultivates a sense of loyalty within the workforce.
- Crucially, expat coaching is not just about individuals; it’s about recognizing and addressing employees’ and their families’ diverse needs and experiences. In doing so, organizations contribute meaningfully to their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts by creating an inclusive environment that values every facet of the employee’s life.
- Our success stories extend beyond essential support, reaching expats and expat spouses with seniority who might typically face limited opportunities in the Swiss job market. Angie Weinberger leverages her exceptional network and reputation to connect clients with decision-makers within target companies. This personalized approach transcends traditional career support, bridging opportunities that may have remained elusive.
Coaching expats is a cornerstone of successful international transitions, embodying a commitment to individuals, families, and the broader goals of fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
What other clients say about HireMeExpress
The key to a good Aperol Spritz goes beyond the proportions…it just tastes better depending on the atmosphere and the people you are with. I present to you Angie – the ultimate career bartender and her Ange-a-rol Spritz also known as the HireMeExpress program. No matter what season of life you are in, Angie’s program will give you a perfect blend of what you need to get to the next level in business and life.
Digital Marketing and Event Manager
Angie was my navigating system in Switzerland helping me in plenty of directions: cultural adaptation, how to transform my job application to the local market, to develop writing, storytelling, and structured way of expression. She believed in me even when I didn’t believe in myself.
I highly appreciate her approach to constructive feedback, direct flexibility to adapt to the audience’s needs, big heart, up-to-date advice, personalized attitude, giving ideas and new viewpoints, direct to the point, and motivation to go on trying. Following her advice, I now feel much more accepted here in Switzerland and feel more confident.
Antoaneta Petrova, HR Project Manager
During my transition to Switzerland, I quickly learned that I needed more than just a really good resume to tackle the local job market. I participated in the HireMe! Program with Coach Angie Weinberger because of the action-driven approach. I invested in myself and my career in this new country and it was worth it. The sessions and tasks made me aware of my strengths and chances. When I mapped out my network, for example, it was much bigger than I expected. Angie had great tips on how to approach and expand our network genuinely and authentically. The input and feedback I received from Angie were personal and focused. She and her team gave me the tools and self-esteem to land my first job in Switzerland!
RV, Supply Chain Specialist
Angie was recommended to me as a mentor when I had a hard time finding work and lost my focus on what I actually wanted to do professionally and how to get there. I applied for the AIESEC Alumni Germany (AAG) Mentorship program and got the chance to be mentored by Angie.
We had monthly sessions and discussed topics that were important to me and she brought up topics that gave me new perspectives and motivation. I always felt that she cared and she offered extra sessions if I needed them. She is very experienced and inspiring in her way of helping people find their career path.
In her coaching program #HireMeExpress, we learned methods and valuable tips and tricks on how to find new access to and increase our chances on the job market.
Thanks to all that I found a new job and gained the courage to choose a new career path. I am grateful for the interesting and inspiring people I met. Most importantly I gained confidence in my skills and goals for the job market. I strongly recommend Angie and her program as she is a pro in her field, inspiring, and caring and it is fun working with her.
Malina Hillar
Your Time to Shine: 6 Tips to Create a Strong LinkedIn Profile
Help Your Spouse Adjust to the Host Country – Five Key Principles

Going on an international assignment is often a relationship challenge. Even if you have already been married for a long time, moving abroad can bring out the best and worst in the relationship with your spouse and/or life partner. Gone are the days of the “expat wife” sitting in the expat country club, playing tennis or painting her fingernails at the pool while an armada of the staff was taking care of the driving, children, household, and cooking. Today, life partners and spouses are of all backgrounds and all colors.

My observation is that more and more male spouses are joining female expats. We also see more same-sex couples doing assignments together. Some couples plan to have a family while on assignment, while others have children living at boarding schools in different countries. My advice here is mainly for dual-career couples. If you have children, you might face other challenges, but companies usually provide more support around finding schooling than help with spouse adjustment.
Here are five principles you can use to help your spouse adjust to the host country faster.
1) Ensure you understand all legal obligations when applying for a residence and work permit
Ensure you understand the legal obligations in case you are not legally married. Is your life partner allowed to reside in the country? How hard or easy is it to receive a work permit? Did you consider adequate health, accident, and life insurance coverage? Work permit legislation can be tricky, even for married couples. Ensure you understand the implications of your work permit type for your spouse/life partner.

2) Help your spouse adjust by building your network in the host country
Find out how to build a network in the host location quickly. Usually, the easiest way to find a job in any area is through your professional network. Support and encourage your spouse to find a job or start a business and back off when they get started. Try not to pressure but to encourage and support. Let them speak to agencies and headhunters about job opportunities. Make sure they understand the role of agencies and headhunters in the process before you contact them. Help other colleagues and their spouses, too, so that you will be considered when it is your spouse’s turn to look for a job.

3) Your spouse adjusts better through intercultural training
Understand the cultural differences in how to write an application and how a resume typically looks for the host country. What are the usual ways of getting a job? How critical are personal introductions? Who should sponsor your spouse? Having a social life and making friends together will help you transition into the new culture. Try to make time for events so that your spouse feels that you are on this adventure together.
4) Utilize support offered by your company
Utilize all your company’s resources. Ask your employer for spouse career support. The transition into a new career supports your spouse. Sitting at home without a real task can trigger depression or loneliness. Your HR and Recruiting contact often might not understand what your spouse is going through. Show them data and articles to make sure they understand their plight. Before signing your new contract, let them know how important your marriage is to you and that you are not willing to sacrifice your personal life for the job.

5) Discuss a fallback option with your spouse
If your spouse cannot find a job in the host location, devise a fallback option and value work even if it does not generate family income. Examples include volunteer work, social engagement, university degree, freelance work, or building up a company. Sometimes, expatriates are so busy starting a new job and life that they forget to listen and support their partners. Supporting your partner by having their back (not by breathing down their neck) might be more important than anything else. I have seen couples who agree that they take turns in advancing their career. After this assignment, your spouse should be able to pick the next role or location first.
A couple must live together (or close to each other) during an international assignment or at least see the light at the end of the tunnel (a maximum of two years of separated lives). Commuting creates separation, and your life will diverge. Also, consider that even though your career step might be important, it does not mean your life. So, occasionally, you might be better off turning down an international assignment to save the relationship.
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My Red Couch Talk with Jana Chezanoski

Janaína Chezanoski is a Brazilian. She is the only child of an interracial marriage and spent most of her childhood in a Polish colony in southern Brazil. She is passionate about cultures and had her first international experience doing an exchange program at age 18. She has a bachelor’s degree in international relations, an MBA in strategic and economic business management, and international global mobility and inclusion certifications from Cambridge. She is a natural connector!
CONTACT JANA VIA
Linkedin – Jana Chezanoski | LinkedIn
Ig – @janacheza
Diversity – paradiGM Community
The #RedCouchTalks
The Red Couch Talks promote thought leaders, expats, and entrepreneurs in the Global Mobility sector. We use a red couch as a backdrop for a deeper conversation, almost like a coaching session. It’s the only furniture we‘ve had since I was eight. It’s been around the block and travelled with me from place to place. It’s almost falling apart, but it’s my happy place to chill.
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🎙️ Interviews, Panels, and Keynotes
👩🏻🏫 Lecturing “Global Mobility,” “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” “Intercultural Competency,”
🕺🏽 Facilitating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workshops,
🎉 Developing Purpose, Performance, and Productivity in Global Virtual Teams.
CHANNEL TOPICS
#ExpatCoach #ExpatExperience #GlobalMobility #RedCouchTalks #WomenEmpowerment #ExpatLife #CareerJourney #LeadershipDevelopment #GlobalRockstars #ExpatCoach #InclusiveLeadership #inclusion #HireMeExpress
My Red Couch Talk with John Lee

John Lee co-founded Work From Anywhere, an award-winning compliance platform to help global mobility leaders approve requests to work remotely abroad, allowing those companies to boost employee satisfaction and retention. We help start-ups to Fortune 500 companies safely deliver workations as a key employee benefit. John is a Chartered Accountant who speaks six languages and was previously the senior finance leader of a €4 billion division of FTSE-listed CRH Plc. John and his family are passionate about travelling, and his eldest daughter, Rosa, is only 8 years old and has already travelled to 25 different countries. Work from Anywhere is a multi-award-winning startup.
CONTACT JOHN LEE VIA
The website link is here: https://wfa.team/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j0hnlee/
The #RedCouchTalks
The Red Couch Talks promote thought leaders, expats, and entrepreneurs in the Global Mobility sector. We use a red couch as a backdrop for a deeper conversation, almost like a coaching session. It’s the only furniture we‘ve had since I was eight. It’s been around the block and travelled with me from place to place. It’s almost falling apart, but it’s my happy place to chill.
SIGN UP FOR OUR READER LIST AND BECOME A FREE MEMBER OF THE GLOBAL PEOPLE CLUB: https://globalpeopletransitions.com/global-people-club/
CONTACT ME AS A SPEAKER FOR
🎙️ Interviews, Panels, and Keynotes
👩🏻🏫 Lecturing “Global Mobility,” “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” “Intercultural Competency,”
🕺🏽 Facilitating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workshops,
🎉 Developing Purpose, Performance, and Productivity in Global Virtual Teams.
CHANNEL TOPICS
#ExpatCoach #ExpatExperience #GlobalMobility #RedCouchTalks #WomenEmpowerment #ExpatLife #CareerJourney #LeadershipDevelopment #GlobalRockstars #ExpatCoach #InclusiveLeadership #inclusion #HireMeExpress
How to Make it in Winterthur – An Indian Teacher on her Journey to Becoming a Digital Learning Specialist

Guest Post by Balakirthika Jayakumar
Switzerland is considered a paradise on Earth. Every human aspires to set foot on the land of Switzerland. Why is it that one aspires to visit this place? It is the bounty of nature in this country that attracts people, as well as the high standard and quality of living.
The people of India are fortunate enough to glimpse Switzerland through movies. It is a cliché to have a song shot in this country to add richness to the movie. People, personally or virtually, have ideas about this country that exude “excellence” on all levels (including, but not limited to, chocolate and cuckoo clocks).
These days, thanks to social media, we find resources on the net. You search for insignificant or significant details and get them on the Internet. Thanks to the encouragement given by YouTube monetarily and/or intangible recognition that motivates one to share their knowledge and resources. It is up to the person looking out for the information to decide what they want to look at.
1 – Having the Permission to Work
I am a fortunate few who did not just read and virtually visit Switzerland but have been blessed to stay in Switzerland with a work permit. My husband works for a Switzerland-based company. After years of service in due recognition of his contribution to his company, he was asked to relocate to Switzerland and execute the responsibility globally from the headquarters. My husband is a self-made man with high aspirations. I felt blessed by the opportunity,y and with the most challenging dream becoming a reality came a series of expectations to make this blessed life more blessed.
The first thing was to give excellent education to children. To our surprise, the education consultants in India never suggested Switzerland. They supported Germany, but not Switzerland. My husband put us all on our toes with determination, and the whole family was geared up to find a way. The process looked tedious as we applied to college, but got rejections from many. We did not know the areas, on though it was clearly stated. The simple reason was the requirement for work experience to enter college. In India, we work only after completing our first degree. This difference was not apparent to us in the beginning. Now, if anybody asks us, we will guide them.
2 – Adjust to the Cost of Living
One of the challenges to studying in her, as per our understanding, was the high cost of living. However, education was affordable, as the government supported funding for all students. One had to plan and be equipped with the living costs to pursue education.
Another challenge was the immigration process. The country gets approval from the students that they will not demand employment in the country upon completion of their studies. A country that readily extends its helping hand to accommodate the student through unbiased education does not assure employment. Unlike the USA, Canada, and the UK, which charge their students a considerable amount but pave the way for their employment, here was a country that did not assure the same. Unless the student has the thirst to acquire knowledge and the willpower to sustain the knowledge, they would choose the easier destination of the USA and other countries.
3 – Understand the Swiss Education System
If the family relocates to Switzerland, these challenges will be nullified, for the family will bear the expenses of staying, which is necessary. Such was the case for us. The first add-on dream of educating our children abroad was fulfilled. The education system is highly commendable, with passionate, unbiased teachers willing to impart knowledge genuinely.
The challenge herelenge was the pattern of examination. The examination was a basic understanding of the concepts. This was a part of the assessment of the education system studied by our children. Now when the whole assessment module revolved around asses the understanding, it did look challenging in the beginning, but, later children knew that the effort required greater and new dire. They accommodated themselves to the new system and started learning and implementing same.
Life in Switzerland is fantastic if you have all the money you need. One had the potential to earn and equally had to shell money for a living. One cannot just casually lead a life. Things have to be planned. Specific commitments like insurance, tax, travel and accommodation are inevitable. A significant portion of the earnings is spent on these unavoidable. Like any expat who relocates to Switzerland, we have landed upon dreams of earning, spending, and saving for the future. This is an opportunity to create savings. With one person’s earnings, a person’s expectation is impossible.
The standard of living rises, the quality of life exceeds expectations, and self-development increases. One tends to be more systematic and accountable. The trust one has in others is another marvel. The fitness quotient is another dimension that calls for appreciation and motivates one to be so. The dignity of labor is the culture of Switzerland that every country needs to acquire. The discipline inculcated into one from childhood requires a standing ovation. The concern for the environment, the patriotism ingrained in each, and the support they extend for local produce are outstanding.
4 – Find Paid Work
Having seen this country’s wonderful aspects as an expat wife with years of experience in my home country, I aspired to render my services to this holistic country. I landed in this country with high hopes of fitting into the job market and doing wonders in this already magical country. With almost score years of experience, I was confident that I would be quickly absorbed into a renowned company and that there would be great learning and a contribution from my side. I took a month to settle and, with great enthusiasm, started applying for the jobs suggested by well-known job portals. There was a rejection the first time, then the second, and then the third. And when the tenth consecutive rejection came, I was shattered.
Every rejection came with a sweet note saying that your experiences are highly appreciated, but I’m sorry to share that they do not fit our company requirements. My config nice was reduced, and I was groping for what to do next. I had no clue where I had gone wrong. With all these years of experience, I had created a mark for myself in my job domain, and where did I go wrong? I was not even shortlisted. How do I reinvent myself when not called for personal interaction?
This was when Sonia Meier, Managing Director of BECOMELOCAL GmbH, who helped settle in the country, shared the details of a series of three free workshops to be conducted by Angie Weinberger, Founder and Managing Director of Global People Transitions Ltd.
5 – Join HireMeExpress
This was what I was looking for. A helping hand to assist me. It came as a boon. I was a bit apprehensive. With an open mind, I attended the workshop. That was mind-blowing. It was organised so systematically with no strings attached that I enrolled myself in HireMeExpress with no second thought. This program was for 12 weeks, interspersed with one-on-one sessions with Ms. Weinberger. Many of the people like me were looking for work. I deem that we were a blessed lot to be part of the group.
I could understand the system that worked in Switzerland. I knew what I had to work on. Never did Ms. Weinberger judge me. She was and is always there to guide me. She seems to understand what goes on inside of me. She understands my state of mind. I have understood how to proceed and what I am looking for. With great confidence and determination, my search is on. I am getting a few leads. It is difficult for a foreigner to switch jobs or get paid work here. The same applies to me. But I have got a path now with the destination. Soon, I will be there.
I feel instead of being on a mission not knowing how to proceed when we know that there is someone to lend their helping hands, bringing in the human touch to global mobility not merely by words but from heart, one has to utilize the service and follow the process religiously to embark on the best for you.
I am getting to know the culture of Switzerland. I value their space. I value their beliefs a lot more now. With conviction, I am all set to become the Digital Learning Specialist who would create a mark for herself in the industry as a trainer, touching the lives of many. I started working as a Freelance Editor, pulled together several anthologies, and organized a club of writers, and my days are busier than ever. While I am still looking for a full-time job, I cannot stress enough the importance of freelancing to expand my skills and enhance my brand and portfolio. I am on my path and look forward to meeting you anywhere in Winterthur, Zurich or Delhi. If you want to contact me please contact me via LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirthika-jayakumar-06550346/
Master Class 2025: Finding Work Through Relationships – Master Class on Job Search Strategies for Expat Hubs
In this master class, we will explore:
🌍 Expat Hubs and Inbound Markets – Key insights into global mobility and opportunities.
💼 The Job Market in 2025 – Understanding emerging trends and how to stay ahead.
🤝 The Circle of Trust (Ingroup vs. Outgroup) – Strategies to build inclusion and credibility.
🔑 The 4 P’s of Networking – P’spose, Preparation, Presence, and Promises to make impactful connections.
🎯 The 3 F’s – Leveraging FriF’ss, Fame, and Fortune to grow your professional footprint.
💡 Two Methods – Learn to excel with techniques like Professional Blind Dates and Expert Interviews.
🚀 The HireMeExpress Program – A streamlined approach to advancing your career in a competitive market.
The session will conclude with a Q&A, where you can ask specific questions and receive tailored advice.
Details:
📅 Date: 20 March 2025
🕒 Time: 12.00 – 1.30 PM CET (Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Zurich)
📍 Location: Zoom 🎟️ RSVP: Email diana@globalpeopletransitions.com. The fee is 97 CHF (incl. VAT).
This master class is an excellent opportunity to equip yourself with cutting-edge tools, proven strategies, and actionable insights for professional success.
Spots are limited, so I encourage you to secure your place early.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
Angela Weinberger
Inclusive Leadership Coach l Global Mobility Yoda I Founder of Global People Transitions