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Expat Network Jobs Newsletter

Welcome to Expat Network’s Jobs newsletter. As well as links to some of the many new job opportunities available at www.expatnetwork.com, we explore some of the many issues affecting your working life as an expat - or would-be expat.

This month we are giving an update on the developments in Australian visas. Many who have worked for all or most of their lives in different places outside their home country then decide when it is time to retire they want to do so in a warm climate abroad. We give our tips on planning for a successful retirement.

We are, as always, here to help and welcome any suggestions on topics that you would like us to cover. Just write to expats@expatnetwork.com. So if you have any queries about expat jobs or other topics don't hesitate to drop us an email. We love to hear from you!

We wish you well for a happy and prosperous 2019.

Australian Visa Refusals Increase By 46% In 2017-18

Migrating to Australia has become more complex than ever with statistics showing visa refusals increased by 46% in 2017-18. As part of their 30 year anniversary special, Interstaff takes a closer look into how the growing refusal rate is impacting individuals wanting to live and work in Australia, as well as businesses requiring migration solutions.

Australia’s Skilled Migration Landscape

The 457 Visa program was historically the most commonly used program to sponsor skilled overseas workers for temporary work in Australia and its replacement with the 482 Visa has meant Human Resources teams and business owners must now navigate new challenges to attract and retain top overseas talent, while skilled visa holders need to meet new restrictive eligibility criteria for temporary and permanent skilled visas.

Top Ten Tips When Planning Your Retirement Abroad

Retiring abroad is increasingly popular with estimates ranging from 10% of people in the UK considering retiring abroad to over 30%. Moving to a warmer climate with a lower cost of living enabling you to enjoy a more active retirement can be a very attractive proposition. We set out our top tips to help you plan for a successful retirement abroad.

Accessing Healthcare When You Retire Abroad

Retiring abroad is a major decision and one of the key issues if we are to get the best out of life in retirement wherever we are is access to good quality healthcare. The accessibility of healthcare should be one of the key factors in the decision on where to retire. There can be a great difference between different countries in terms of health standards, statutory care and emergency treatment. There can also be major differences in waiting times, cost, and access available to expats.

Is Your CV/Resume Up To Date?

When applying for a job abroad your CV or resume, and increasingly your LinkedIn profile, is the first contact that you have with your potential employer or their agent. You only get one opportunity to make a first impression and with most jobs attracting hundreds of applicants you need to be sure that your CV/resume and covering letter will get you to stand out and reach their initial list of candidates to be called for interview. Most CVs/resumes will get a cursory review to decide whether you are a potential candidate.

If you have any doubt about the impact your CV will make you should consider having it reviewed and professionally written to ensure you get every advantage possible.

Downtime In Asia

When you have an expat assignment it provides you with a great opportunity to access a new part of the world easily. Asia is a land full of ancient sites from the temples of Angkor Wat to the Grand Palace in Bangkok. The bustling city of Hing Kong and the historical city of Beijing. The attractions are endless.

If your assignment takes you to Asia, you can travel to these recommended places in your time off? Get away from your work assignment and truly explore your new environment, its culture and unique sights.

Get A New Job

Whatever else is happening in the expat world, now might be the time to think about getting your next assignment, or preparing yourself for employment changes - foreseen or unforeseen. That is why we have been very busy making sure expatnetwork.com is packed full of the latest job vacancies, classified by role and by industry type, which you can view here. You can also browse by Industry using the buttons below.

Here are just a few of the current vacancies available:

Online English Instructor - Work from Home - Teach English online to over 500,000 students in China

Advisor at the Regional Disease Control Center of the Economic Union of West African States, Nigeria

Advisor (m/f/d) Entrepreneurship Hub of the Pan African University, Algeria

Junior-Berater für die interinstitutionelle Kommunikation und Koordination, Nigeria

Government Advisor - Engineering, Technology, Start-ups, Morocco

HPP Project Manager - (Electrical or Mechanical), Philippines

Highways Chief Resident Engineer/Team leader, Pakistan

Principal Marine Electrical, FPSO, Malaysia

Operations Manager (Fit out), France

Quality Assurance Engineer, Iraq

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Your Free Guide To Living In Australia

So, you are moving to Australia! A country rich in wildlife, precious raw materials, pleasant weather and offering an excellent quality of life for the whole family. Australia remains one of the most popular places for people to emigrate to.

Make the transition work better with this free-to-download, full-colour guide. Your Guide To Living In Australia provides you with guidance on the issues you will need to address as you plan your move, whether that is to retire, buy a second property or simply enjoy a whole new life.

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