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Becoming a Freelancer in Switzerland

Details: Written by: Lucy Ferguson; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

Frustrated by the job search process, I decided to go my own way. Here's how.

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Losing An Old Friend in a New City

Details: Written by: Andrea Palmer; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

My dog, Louie, was my home in a place away far from home.

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The Reality of Working Abroad in a Multicultural Office

Details: Written by: Durrah Taqiah; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

It wasn’t always easy, but every day was a journey.

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Unit Publicist & Content Producer - Prague

Details: Written by: Suneet Grewal; Category: Careers for Globetrotters

Before she started working as a unit publicist for major television productions, Allie Elwell didn't even know the job existed. However, once she got a taste of the whirlwind of set life, she was hooked. What was supposed to be a five-week contract abroad has turned into four years in the industry, with no end in sight. You can often find her running around on set and scheduling behind-the-scenes shoots, while chugging coffee and juggling three cell phones. She doesn't have time for sugar-coating the details, and gives us her no-nonsense take on working abroad. Watch her series of videos below.

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Freelance producer - Canada & Worldwide

Details: Written by: Suneet Grewal; Category: Careers for Globetrotters

Laura White got her start in television by playing dead. After offering to play a dead body for a friend’s feature, she made her first contact in the business - which quickly led to ten more. She talks to us about sending television crews around the world, gives tips on climbing the ladder in the world of unscripted television, and tells us what will get your resume sent to the bottom of the pile. Watch her series of videos below.

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Corporate communications and social responsibility - Canada & Worldwide

Details: Written by: Suneet Grewal; Category: Careers for Globetrotters

Michael Bouliane believes in being a life-long student, and is always learning and adapting to the new trends in his sector. He talks to us about working for corporate clients as well as NGOs, adjusting to Beer O’clock, and relishing the moments he gets to be in a “Robin Hood” role. With more than 15 years in the industry, he gives us his best advice on how to kickstart your career, and what he looks for most when hiring. Watch his series of videos below.

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Public Health Consultant, UN Habitat - Canada & East Africa

Details: Written by: Suneet Grewal; Category: Careers for Globetrotters

Doug Lau didn’t originally plan to specialize in global public health, but opportunities led him to a specialty he now loves. He talks to us about being an Aga Khan Foundation fellow, gives us tips for making yourself valuable to a development organization, and why if you’re stood up for a meeting in Tanzania, you should head for the bar! Watch his series of videos below.

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Software Engineer - Netherlands

Details: Written by: Suneet Grewal; Category: Careers for Globetrotters

Victor Mings has worked in Austria and the Netherlands and made the switch from aerospace engineering to software development. He talks to us about switching specialties, what he did to salvage a bad interview and land his current job, and the magic of the IAESTE internship program (and why you should Google it right now). Watch his series of videos below.