Being a power user on LinkedIn for most of the last 20 years, I have seen ups and downs with the platform. While I did not really like LinkedIn in the early days of my business, it became my best replacement for the collection of business cards and Rolodex I would have used in the olden days (and now I sound like my grandmother). While I don’t do phone calls anymore, and nobody seems to call anyone these days spontaneously, I have noticed a shift in my excitement about being on LinkedIn in January. I think it was mainly an algorithm change, but the current content doesn’t excite me anymore. I also changed my security settings to be a more […]

You might be in a position right now where either you are worried about losing your job or you are already looking for a new job. Maybe you have even been looking for a while already. Perhaps you feel it’s time to update your resume and your job-searching skills, just in case. I thought you could use this reminder from my older publication, “The Global Career Workbook,” on how to get a Swiss recruiter’s attention. Cover letter writing is an art. With modern technology, applicants often do not see the need to write a cover letter these days, but in my opinion, it is the most artistic part of a good application. Emphatically,  in Switzerland, IT’S A MUST. Many recruiters […]

These days, if you’re not on LinkedIn or any equivalent jobs platform, you’re either sitting on a large inheritance or seriously out of touch with the industry. For freelancers in particular and job seekers in general, having a digital presence is now perhaps as essential as being qualified to work, to begin with.

As the world changes and transitions, it is important to move with it at every level, as each passing moment brings new and improved methods/practices to sustain oneself. Similarly, becoming a Global Digital Nomad requires a person to be more social, adaptive, and flexible to accommodate the learning curve. Traveling to work in various and sometimes remote locations may make you a Digital Nomad, but how to make a successful career out of it is another story. Much like any other field, it requires prior knowledge to understand the core meaning of being a digital expert. So stick around as we delve into the digital world and the key platforms you’ll want to establish yourself on, all while working as […]

A Guest Post By Sandipta Jadhav, Immigration Lawyer, and Global Mobility Specialist Since its introduction, the Blue Card program has been a resounding success, attracting highly skilled workers from around the world to Germany. With high numbers of Indians, Chinese, and Turkish nationals also have a deep interest in relocating to Germany. The program has contributed significantly to the German economy, with BlueCard holders bringing their expertise and innovation to various industries.  As you are aware, nationalities like Indian, Chinese, and Korean are always looking for overseas options in the dream of an advanced lifestyle. I believe this is the best program to achieve your European job dreams. Few examples of success stories of people who have used the Germany […]