Ways to a Dream Job Abroad

In this podcast episode, I explain why most managers and specialists cannot discover the right next step for their careers by prolonged thinking and what you should do instead. There is also a text version of this episode available in the form of a LinkedIn newsletter article: ⯈ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-you-cannot-discover-right-next-career-step-prolonged-kaiser-vtp1f/ If you are a manag...

In this podcast episode, I explain the most important behavioral aspects you should pay attention to during your job interviews to evaluate if the hiring manager would be a good superior for you or not. There is also a text version of this episode available in the form of a LinkedIn newsletter article: ⯈ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-always-get-great-new-boss-michael-kaiser-bvmqf/ If you are...

The reasons why your search for a great job abroad hasn't been successful may have far less to do with the specifics of the foreign country than you think! In this podcast episode, I reveal the real reasons for the common lack of success and explain the only alternative to get your dream job abroad as fast and efficiently as possible. There is also a text version of this episode available in the f...

In this podcast episode, I explain the Step #7 "Prepare to negotiate your salary" of the 7-Step Method "Fast Lane to the Perfect Job" I've developed to maximize the success of my coaching clients. If you haven't watched the pilot episode yet, in which I give an overview of the whole approach, I recommend watching that episode first before coming back to this one: ⯈ https://youtu.be/_BUJGQTpiKQ Of...

In this podcast episode, I explain the Step #6 "Prepare your pitch for the job interview" of the 7-Step Method "Fast Lane to the Perfect Job" I've developed to maximize the success of my coaching clients. If you haven't watched the pilot episode yet, in which I give an overview of the whole approach, I recommend watching that episode first before coming back to this one: ⯈ https://youtu.be/_BUJGQT...

In this podcast episode, I explain the Step #5 "Build the Bridge to the Open Position With a Cover Letter" of the 7-Step Method "Fast Lane to the Perfect Job" I've developed to maximize the success of my coaching clients. Although cover letters have lost some of their importance over the last twenty years, they are usually still expected and an excellent means of bridging the gap between your CV/r...

In this podcast episode, I explain the Step #4 "Discover Where the Right Vacancies Are" of the 7-Step Method "Fast Lane to the Perfect Job" I've developed to maximize the success of my coaching clients. To identify a maximum of suitable openings efficiently, you'll need to pick the right channels for it. This task relates to the type of position you're looking for, and the optimal choice is always...

In this podcast episode, I explain the Step #3 "Design Your Focused and Convincing CV / Résumé" of the 7-Step Method "Fast Lane to the Perfect Job" I've developed to maximize the success of my coaching clients. Your CV / résumé functions as the anchor of your individual job applications. The quality of this document is usually the most important factor in the decision to invite you for a job inter...

In this podcast episode, I explain the Step #2 "Create a List of Relevant Achievements" of the 7-Step Method "Fast Lane to the Perfect Job" I've developed to maximize the success of my coaching clients. As I've explained in several of my earlier episodes, the mere mentioning of previous tasks and responsibilities in your CV/résumé is NOT sufficient to convince the hiring managers of your competenc...

In this podcast episode, I explain the Step #1 "Define the Focus for Your Search" of the 7-Step Method "Fast Lane to the Perfect Job" I've developed to maximize the success of my coaching clients. Many job seekers aren't even aware of how important this aspect is and never define a proper focus for their job search. Others fail to define it sufficiently. As a result, countless hours are wasted cha...

The secret of an effective and efficient search for a great new job does not lie in hard work. Nor is a lot of luck needed for it. The successful approach only consists of a few core elements that have to be dealt with in a very specific order. If you pay attention to both aspects, your job search will move in the fast lane. If you ignore them, you may never get the job you want. Over the many yea...

While there may often be a need for an active search for vacancies to get a great new job as soon as possible, letting the great new job find you is much more favorable. Of course, you do not need to limit yourself to pursuing only one of the two approaches, but from my experience, I can tell that many job seekers tend to neglect the latter, unfortunately. So, I explain what you can do to help the...

My newsletter articles on LinkedIn and my podcasts are not supposed to be about me but to provide guidance to international job seekers who want to optimize their approach. However, after more than 50 newsletter editions since February 2023, you, like many of the 3,200 subscribers, may have become curious about who's behind all this content. The reason why I feel competent to advise others on the...

In October 2020, I became a digital nomad for one year and nine months without having had any plans to do that. In this podcast episode, I share a few insights I gained during that time. There is also a text version of this episode available in the form of a LinkedIn newsletter article: ⯈ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-pros-cons-being-digital-nomad-michael-kaiser-25ddf/ If you are a manager or...

While many job seekers acknowledge the importance of professional networking for getting in touch with suitable employers more quickly and for obtaining valuable information for optimizing their application strategies and documents, a significant number of them remain uncertain about the right way to do it. Not seldom does that lack of confidence make them refrain from networking at all, thus losi...

Many job applicants dread the use of applicant tracking systems (ATS) by employers in general and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for preliminary decision-making in particular. In my opinion, those concerns are often justified. In this podcast episode, I explain the fundamental problem of the use of AI in recruiting and give you 6 tips for getting your job applications AI-ready. The w...

Most employees across the world care about job security as it has a far-reaching impact on so many decisions in life. That's why I share with you the best method to determine your job security in this podcast episode. There is also a text version of this episode available in the form of a LinkedIn newsletter article: ⯈ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/best-method-determine-your-job-security-michael-...

In this podcast episode, I use a variation of the well-known metaphor of "the elephant in the room" to address a fundamental problem many job seekers are not able or willing to see. If you want to receive the free CV / résumé checklist I mention in this episode, send an empty email to: ⯈ checklist-cv@bettercareer.net My website with the free extensive guide "Ways to the Perfect Job" can be found h...

Many international job seekers unfortunately limit their search to the use of well-known job portals such as Indeed and plain job listings on social networks for professionals like LinkedIn. While there is nothing wrong with using such tools as part of your overall activities, there are 3 good reasons why they shouldn't become the main focus of your search. In this podcast episode, I explain those...

Unfortunately, many managers and specialists present their soft skills in their job application documents and in job interviews in the same way they mention their technical skills. That quickly sounds awkward and is not convincing at all! In this podcast episode, I use 3 typical examples to explain why that approach must fail and how you can do better easily. There is also a text version of this e...

A picture is worth 1,000 words! In this podcast episode, I explain why you may want to add a professional headshot to your CV / résumé even if that’s not common in your country, and how to do this best. The link to the article "Silence is golden: Improve your CV / résumé by removing damaging information" I mention in this episode can be found here: ⯈ https://www.bettercareer.net/toolbox-with-furth...

While you may sometimes struggle in the position of a job seeker, having to hire someone poses its challenges as well. Becoming good at it requires practice, but most managers only need to hire new members for their teams once in a while and therefore never develop the necessary skills properly. A shortcoming that makes your life as an applicant even harder. In this podcast episode, I explain why...

In this podcast episode, I share a little hack that ensures that your CV / résumé will be found in relevant searches and readies the document for the automatic processes of applicant tracking systems (ATS). The email course "How to Write a Power CV / Résumé" I mention in this episode guides you through the creation of a dedicated keyword category step by step. Discover all its benefits here: ⯈ htt...

Here is a blunt fact that many international job seekers are not sufficiently aware of: Every job search abroad is a business! Does that statement surprise you? If so, digging into it may be helpful in making your job hunt more efficient and effective, which is what I cover in this very short but very important podcast episode. There is also a text version of this episode available in the form of...

Never enter into salary negotiations unprepared! Lack of preparation is the most common reason for long-lasting dissatisfactory results. Superior preparation for salary negotiations involves several aspects. In this podcast episode, I address the very first one of them. My complete guide to salary negotiations I recommend reading in this podcast episode can be found here: ⯈ https://www.bettercaree...