As 2017 comes to a close, the team at Planet Expat have taken a look back at our favorite books we’ve read this year. And as they say, the holidays are all about giving. So as a gift to you ...
View Article2018 is just around the corner. So it’s about time we start thinking about those dreaded New Year’s resolutions. You know, those unrealistic objectives that we break within the first week of January. What’s the point in even making them? ...
View ArticleWork and a healthy lifestyle: mutually exclusive or essential? – We are constantly reminded about the importance of exercise and healthy eating. Yet after a long and stressful day at work, many of us simply want to curl up on ...
View ArticleWe all have this image of an expatriate (expat): a professional sent to work abroad, usually rewarded with a significant compensation package by their company. Well, things have changed. International mobility programs are far more flexible these days, and can ...
View ArticleThanks to digital technology, we can now work remotely as effectively as if we were in the office. So surely that reduces our need to travel abroad to work, right? Not exactly. An increase in globalization is encouraging more and ...
View ArticleLearn more about writing a statement of purpose for a MBA application and how to give a good interview using the tips that we provide. Preparation for a MBA Program Application An MBA is one of the most ...
View ArticleMost things in life can be translated into numbers and College is no exception. The average length of a U.S. bachelor’s degree is around 1000 days. That is around 3% of a person’s life. The average semester abroad is 125 ...
View ArticleFrida: Mexican, unique, a lover, painter, poet, woman, sufferer… and entrepreneur. You will definitely get some inspiration from such a character– we selected 4 of her best quotes to illustrate her disruptive attitude and mindset. Release your inner Frida! ...
View ArticleDo you have a job interview over Skype coming up? Don’t freak out, be prepared! 1- Have a professional username Just be simple, boring and use your name. Nope, “soccerstar10” is not an option 🙂 2- Test ...
View ArticleIt is becoming increasingly difficult for students and young professionals to stand out in this relentless corporate world of today. A university degree alone may no longer be enough to land the job we want. So what do we need ...
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