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6 steps to starting a professional career abroad: Part 3
The final part of our three-part series looks at the important points to consider when planning to move abroad and settling in a new country.
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19/07/2019
6 steps to starting a professional career abroad: Part 2
The second part of our three-part series explores what to look out for when applying for a job abroad, and offers some guidance on interview preparation.
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12/07/2019
6 steps to starting a professional career abroad: Part 1
Leaving your studies behind and deciding to work abroad is one thing. Actually making it happen can seem a bit intimidating at first. In this three-part series, we break down the process of starting a career abroad into six steps to help you succeed.
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05/07/2019
Going Dutch: tips for working in the Netherlands
If you’re a welder, auditor, district nurse or programmer, there might be work for you in the Netherlands. These are all professions in high demand in the country, and EURES can help you find the perfect job.
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27/06/2019
5 tips for when you’re starting your career
You’ve just secured your first job – congratulations! Starting a career is exciting, but it can also be a bit intimidating. You may face a learning curve, so here are some tips to ease you into work and help you get the most out of your career!
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20/06/2019
Bike mechanic enjoys new opportunities in Norway
Finding a job can be challenging, particularly if your chosen field doesn’t offer a lot of opportunities in your home country. For some, like Polish bike mechanic Grzegorz Osóbka, moving abroad can hold the answer.
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13/06/2019
On the road with EURES Finland
The EU supports a range of projects in rural Finland. In late April 2019, EURES Finland and Europe Direct Pohjois-Satakunta invited a group of students and teachers on a bus tour of their local area in order to see the results of that support in person.
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07/06/2019
The benefits of volunteering
Volunteering abroad might sound intimidating to some, but it can be a truly rewarding experience that opens up new possibilities. Here are our top five reasons why we think you should try it!
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23/05/2019
#EUmovers social media contest winners announced
The Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion recognised the #EUmovers campaign’s top five social media posts.
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16/05/2019
A new life in Lithuania
Paolo Camaioni knew he needed a change. With the support of EURES, he swapped Italy for Lithuania and hasn’t looked back since.
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05/04/2019
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