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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 highlighting the results of the latest HSBC Expat Explorer Survey and what it tells us about the attitudes and experiences of expats around the world. The Global Energy Talent Index reports that against a background of rising oil prices people are optimistic about pay expectations.

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.

Talent Shortage To Drive Growth In Salaries In Oil And Gas Sector

The 2019 Global Energy Talent Index Report (GETI), the annual energy recruitment and employment trends report, has been published and against a background of rising oil prices shows increased optimism in the oil and gas job market.

The GETI reports 65% of workers believe that their pay will increase in the next year with only 5% expecting a fall. 39% think their pay will increase by over 5%. Those in Africa, Asia and South America are the most optimistic with at 70% anticipating a rise, whereas the report says that around half of those in Europe, CIS and Australasia expect a rise.

The Best Places In The World To Work

HSBC’s annual Expat Explorer Survey ranks Germany as the best place to work in the world followed by Bahrain and the UK. A period working abroad can be the key to unlocking a more confident, creative and adaptable you according to HSBC, as it announces the best countries in the world to work abroad. See which countries were ranked highest.

Life As An Expat – A Positive Experience

The latest HSBC Expat Explorer Survey certainly paints a positive picture of life as an expat. Expats say that the move has given them a more positive outlook in life (41%), a better overall quality of life (52%) and a better work/life balance (53%). We summarise the key findings and the views of people currently working overseas.

Five Ways Expats Can Integrate Themselves In A New Country

Moving to a new location can be as daunting as it is exciting. Whether you’re moving 100, 1,000 or even 10,000 miles away, settling into a new area can be exhausting; not just the initial process of unpacking and acclimatising to your new environment, but also integrating. Not everyone handles change well, and for some who have the opportunity to relocate for work, upping sticks and moving can be a scary prospect, despite the opportunities it brings.

Kevin Melton of AXA – Global Healthcare offers some practical advice on how to adapt to life abroad, rather than being overwhelmed.

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 Middle East

When you have an expat assignment it provides you with a great opportunity to access a new part of the world easily. If your assignment takes you to the Middle East, 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:

HSE Professional - Germany To work on new build Construction projects in Germany, mainly in Frankfurt for a rapidly growing firm with major projects across Europe. Salary: 75-85,000 Euros plus package Click here to find out more and apply

Programme Component Manager – Cote D’Ivoire Vocational Training Renewable Energies. The project is to initially concentrates on vocational training in RE and electricity. Click here to find out more and apply

Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator, Oil & Gas, Belgium

Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, Building & Construction, Denmark

Claims Engineer/ Manager, Hydropower, Tajikistan

Construction Manager, Hospital Construction, Oman

Teachers, All Disciplines, China, Kuwait, Myanmar, UK, UAE

Gas Turbine Fitters, 4000F class units, SGT5-4000F, Thailand

Lead Mechanical Airport Specialist, Peru

Learning and Development Officer, Human Resources, Qatar

Design Manager Electrical Or Computer Rail Systems, Canada

IT Support Engineer, SIE / SIT, France

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Your Free Guide To Living In Portugal

Very popular with retiring Britons, Portugal offers sunny living, an interesting property market and important tax advantages for retirees from overseas.

Portugal is divided into seven provinces or regions with the enchanting city of Porto and a craggy landscape of montanhas e serras in the frequently chilly north, and the balmy coastline of the Algarve in the south. In addition to mainland Portugal, the country also includes two autonomous island territories in the Atlantic Ocean, the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores. Of the country’s regions the Algarve is still by some distance the most popular choice for Britons. But it isn’t the only choice.

In this guide, we will provide you with guidance on the issues you will need to address as you plan your move, whether that is to retire, buy a second home or simply enjoy a new lifestyle. We have also identified partners to help you with the move and you can access these through the Expat Network site.

Do You Need To Re-Register?

Some long-term Expat Network members may not realise you have to register or re-register at www.expatnetwork.com to make sure you get access to all the Network's resources. Sign up for free at Expat Network to enjoy the following benefits: access the latest overseas jobs; get help with writing winning CVs and social media profiles; and upload your CV so that our unique network of recruiters and employers can find you.

You will also find expert answers to the most frequently asked expat questions and receive regular news bulletins on contract awards and other expat news. Registration is free of charge - and you can unsubscribe at any time.