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Josu Rodríguez es profesor de secundaria y fundador de una academia de clases particulares. Nos cuenta cómo pasó de dar clases particulares en España a enseñar ciencias en Budapest mediante el programa de secciones bilingües del Gobierno de España, y cómo esa experiencia le llevó a crear un negocio online y trabajar desde Bali, Indonesia. Josu nos comenta 3 puntos claves para profesores que quiere...

Interviewing Valeria Kadelski, an Italian expat who has been building a successful career in Copenhagen, Denmark for ten years. After seven years in the Tech industry specializing in Customer Success , Val transitioned to become a Career Coach and Business Mentor. Today, she helps oher expats navigate the scary but rewarding journey of professional transformation. She mentions 3 important points:-...

Yana Senina, job‑search expert and former Google and Meta recruiter shares her experience recruiting for Google and Meta, and offers practical tactics for international candidates to stand out. In this interview, we discuss: - How to craft a clear, structured CV with metrics - Preparing for interviews and communicating with structure - Optimizing LinkedIn and leveraging recruitment filters. If you...

Kate Dahl - Career Consultant for Internationals in Denmark, explains how she helps internationals communicate their value within the Danish cultural context. In her interview she discusses: - How to sell your value in cultural terms during the interview - How to optimize your CV and LinkedIn to be found - What Danish expect once you start your new jobIf you’re interested in working in Denmark, th...

Everyone talks about Digital Nomad Life, but how to achieve it? And once you achieve it... is it worth the hype? Luiza Samarova, originally from Bulgaria explains how she started in Marketing in Germany and how she built her own life now in Bali In the interview, she covers: - How to become a Marketing freelancer - How to get clients - Different areas of expertise within Marketing & what's...

Pablo Tonutti, fundador de Job Winner y ex‑account manager de Google que trabajó ocho años en Dublín, explica cómo su trayectoria desde startups hasta una gran empresa tecnológica moldeó su enfoque de ventas consultivas y el soporte orientado al producto. En este episodio Pablo trata: - Un día típico gestionando clientes de publicidad en Google - Por qué la experiencia temprana en startups acelera...

Raúl Sanclemente, manager in strategy and digital transformation, explains how he moved from Spain to lead digital transformation programs for the Oil & Gas sector in Doha. He describes how he connects corporate strategy with field operations, and why skills like critical thinking and the ability to sell your value matter more than a purely technical background. In this episode Raul covers: -...

Isabella Solcà, a risk manager at a Swiss financial institution, explains how she went from being an assistant in Lugano to working three years in Mexico City and building a career in risk and compliance. She tells how, through that experience, she lived through many changes and why it was the best decision of her life. In this episode Isabella covers: - The role and daily tasks of a risk manager...

Maria Luque, Talent Investor at Entrepreneurs First, explains how she identifies and supports exceptional people before they have a startup and how you can become one of them. In this episode Maria covers: - What a talent investor does and why EF invests in people , not ideas - How to stand out: initiative, curiosity, and putting yourself in uncomfortable situations - How EF’s program works: co‑fo...

Anna Goldman, business consultant and content creator, explains how she moved from international sales to helping companies enter new markets and relocate operations, while also building an audience on YouTube. In this episode Anna covers: - How to use sales experience to open international markets - Practical strategies for cold calling, prospecting, and consultative selling - Visa pathways and h...

Jenny Campos explains how moving from Venezuela to the Netherlands and shifting from technical quality roles to career coaching transformed her professional path and life. From process engineering and supplier quality to leading quality at Philips and now coaching internationals, Jenny breaks down: • Why combining technical know‑how with career clarity creates real impact • How to navigate visas,...

Lorenzo Botti shares how moving abroad and reinventinghimself professionally transformed his career and life. From consultancy to data science in the pharmaceuticalindustry, Lorenzo explains: If you’re considering freelancing or just curious aboutSwitzerland, this interview is for you. ⸻ Subscribe to learn how to get a job abroad 💬 Tell me in thecomments, what did you like the most about this int...

Jaime Vicente, working in Business Development for CENTUNION (Construction) as part of the ICEX Master’s program shares his life as an expat in Nairobi (Kenya).   In this episode, we discussed: ✔️ ICEX program: opening doors to international careers ✔️ Daily life in Kenya: salaries, cost of life, social, safetyand language. ✔️ Personal transformation: how living in Africa reshapesyour mindset   If...

Tunc Atlihan, Procurement Manager of Sonova (Medical Devices) delivered a pragmatical interview full of tips for job-seekers, especially non-European engineers who want to move to Europe.   In this episode, we discussed: ✔️ Toyota experience: from Turkey to European Headquarters ✔️ Visa sponsorship & EU citizenship ✔️ Switzerland’s temporary contracts   If you want to move into Europe/Switzerl...

What is the DNA that makes it the European Space Agency or the CERN?Ricarda Betzing, former HRBP of CERN (Center for Nuclear Research) shares with us her experience in Recruitment at two of the most forward-looking entities in the world (@CERN and @ESA)In this episode, we discussed:✔️ Career paths inside HR✔️ DNA of engineers at CERN and ESA✔️ Application process at CERN and ESAIf you want to join...

Juan Caldera, Account Executive at PRECISMO shares with ushow he made his way from Chile to Prague (Czech Republic) In this episode, we discussed:   ✔️ Visa options for non-Europeans to enter the Czech Republic ✔️ Start-up scene in Prague ✔️ Mixing work with hobbies: Sales during the day, DJ atnight   If you want to move to Prague, enter the Tech industry (orjust curious about his DJ skills), this...

Interviewing Laurent Lefevre , Director of The Talents Lab who worked in Dubai as Head of HR for 3 years. He was the first guest bringing a gift to the podcast! Raising the bar for future guests ;) (I could really get used to this 😂) In this episode, we covered:   ✔️ Expert tips to prepare your CV & application ✔️ Mindset needed for an international move ✔️ Dubai before vs now   If you’re in...

Interviewing Ana Molina, former Brand Manager at Colgate, who worked in Switzerland for 3 years and just moved to Dubai with her own company of cheesecakes!   In this episode, we covered:   ✔️ How to enter the FMCG industry ✔️ Re-building social life in record time ✔️ Starting your own company in Switzerland   If you’re interested in starting a career in Marketing or movingto Switzerland, this con...

Interviewing Simon Immerzel, Business TransformationConsultant at Dentsu, who is half Dutch, half Spanish and lives now in Switzerland.   In this episode, we covered: ✔️ Standing out inside Business Transformation Consulting ✔️ Salary range for Design Engineers across Netherlands,Spain & Switzerland ✔️ Selling yourself according to the value you provide (notyour job title)   If you’re interest...

Interviewing Alejandro Mon, Sales Manager at Odoo, who worked in Brussels (Belgium) for 2 years.   (Even though my audio was a bit broken during the call,Alejandro’s tips were so good I still wanted to publish the interview)   In this episode, we covered:   ✔️ Networking to get a job abroad ✔️ Advice for people who want a career in Sales ✔️ Life in Brussels (Belgium)   If you’re interested in star...

Interviewing Claudia Garcia, Events Manager at Climeworks (Sustainability), who is originally from Spain and has worked in the Netherlands, Denmark and now lives in Switzerland.   In this episode, we covered:   ✔️ How to ace a spontaneous application inside a company’s website ✔️ Underpaying immigrants & opportunities ✔️ Pros and cons of being an expat   If you’re passionate about climate chan...

Interviewing Fabio Maschi, VP of Software & AI at IGEM who is originally from Brazil and currently lives in Switzerland   In this episode, we covered:   ✔️ Studying a PHD in Zürich ✔️ Synthetic Biology competitions at IGEM ✔️ Turning passion into a full-time job   If you’re interested in unconventional ways of getting a job, this conversation is a must-listen.   Enjoying the show? ⭐ Follow an...

Interviewing Fernando Caro, a professional in the PrivateBanking industry from Spain who is woking in Switzerland   In this episode, we covered:   ✔️What is Private Banking and how to enter the industry ✔️Using your mother tongue as an asset ✔️Useful certificates   If you’re looking for a job in Private Banking in Switzerland,this conversation is a must-listen. Enjoying the show? ⭐ Follow and rat...

Interviewing Diego Caldera, a Lawyer from Chile who works in Switzerland’s Banking industry.   In this episode, we covered:   ✔️ Options for lawyers inside the Banking industry. ✔️ How to adapt a Lawyer’s profile to a different country’s law. ✔️ Networking as an expat.   If you’re looking for a job abroad in Law/Banking, this conversation is a must-listen. Enjoying the show? ⭐ Follow and rate wit...

Interviewing Carlos Baeza, a Global Purchasing Director who’s worked in the UK, Czech Republic, Belgium and now is living in Switzerland. In this episode, we covered: ✔️ Getting into Toyota’s world. ✔️ How to stand out from competition in the interview process. ✔️ The V.I.E. expat program. If you’re looking for a job in the engineering/procurement world, this conversation is a must-listen. Enjoyin...