Tips for writing your CV as an expat

Tips for writing your CV if you wish to boost your career overseas [Click here to view the online version.](~/AAGzbgA~/RgRjAHu2P0SJaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwYXQuY29tL3dlYmxpbmsucGhwP2lkZW50PUkyLXlzMS1rLXRKa2Mma25pbD1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5leHBhdC5jb20lMkZ2aWV3TmV3c2xldHRlck9uTGluZSUyRjY5MTFfNTAxMjczNl8xODI2NzkyLmh0bWxXA3NwY0IKYRu29h1h7HLp1lIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) [Logo](~/AAGzbgA~/RgRjAHu2P0RraHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwYXQuY29tL3dlYmxpbmsucGhwP2lkZW50PUkyLXlzMS10My10SmtjJmtuaWw9aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZXhwYXQuY29tJTJGZW4lMkZleHBhdC1tYWclMkZXA3NwY0IKYRu29h1h7HLp1lIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) [Your weekly update from the Expat Mag](~/AAGzbgA~/RgRjAHu2P0QjaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwYXQuY29tL2VuL2V4cGF0LW1hZy9XA3NwY0IKYRu29h1h7HLp1lIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) [Work Tips for writing a CV as an expat](~/AAGzbgA~/RgRjAHu2P0ReaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwYXQuY29tL2VuL2V4cGF0LW1hZy81ODI1LWhpZ2hsaWdodGluZy15b3VyLWV4cGF0LWV4cGVyaWVuY2UtYXMtYS1qb2JzZWVrZXIuaHRtbFcDc3BjQgphG7b2HWHscunWUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MUBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~) [Tips for writing a CV as an expat](~/AAGzbgA~/RgRjAHu2P0ReaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwYXQuY29tL2VuL2V4cGF0LW1hZy81ODI1LWhpZ2hsaWdodGluZy15b3VyLWV4cGF0LWV4cGVyaWVuY2UtYXMtYS1qb2JzZWVrZXIuaHRtbFcDc3BjQgphG7b2HWHscunWUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MUBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~) [Looking for a job in a foreign country is not always an easy task. It requires a good set of knowledge, an understanding of the labour market in the country you are applying to and readiness to make your qualities shine brighter than the other candidates. The rules depend mainly on the industry you apply to, but also on the specific requirements of the country. 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Some may have no choice but to return home due to changed circumstances in their host countries, while others may choose to return home, perhaps even leaving behind their dream destinations and careers. 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Recently, the government also introduced a new rule that affects Australian citizens and permanent residents living overseas and visiting Australia. Additionally, there are local restrictions within the country. Foreign expats living in Australia, as well as expats from Australia living overseas, should familiarize themselves with the relevant restrictions ahead of making travel plans. 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