Software Engineer - Netherlands

Software Engineer - Netherlands

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.
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Unemployed in Austria

Unemployed in Austria

What happens to "working abroad" when you lose your job?
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Homeless in Austria

Homeless in Austria

Finding a job was easy. Finding a house on the other hand, was harder than Nat expected.
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YOYO: You're Only Young Once

Travel isn't reserved for the young, but sometimes it's easier before you're settled down.
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How To Get Through The Holidays Abroad

Creating festive feelings, half a world away from home.
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Securing a Ski Season Job in Austria

Securing a Ski Season Job in Austria

Just because you've landed in a country doesn't mean that a job is a sure bet.
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A Season on the Slopes Abroad

A Season on the Slopes Abroad

An experienced traveler, Natalie tries to convince herself that she's made the right decision to work abroad.
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How to Find the Perfect Au Pair Host Family

Caretaking means taking careful time to choose the perfect family away from home.
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Mir Ist So Heiss: I'm So Hot

A guide to surviving an Austrian heat wave.
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How to Get to Know a New City

How to Get to Know a New City

Guidelines for getting the most out of your new environment.
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Working Abroad: A Beginners Guide

Working Abroad: A Beginners Guide

Anyone with a bit of pluck can find temporary work abroad, says Susan Griffith, author of Work Your Way Around the World. It may not be all glamour, but there are loads of opportunities.
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Dreaming up a Borderless World

Dreaming up a Borderless World

Doctors Without Borders Canada founder, Dr. Richard Heinzl has travelled to 75 countries (and counting.) He speaks with Verge about living life adventurously.
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How to Find Casual Work Overseas

How to Find Casual Work Overseas

Have a budget for six months of travel but want to stay a year? Consider picking up a short-term job abroad.
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