Posts Tagged ‘Working Abroad’
11 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got My First Job Overseas
I can remember the excitement of getting on the airplane and heading overseas for my first international job.
Read MoreCan God Really Use Me?
Have you ever wondered, when God first laid out his plan for the world – who got to be involved? Or maybe it’s a little more personal, asking: Does God have a place for me in his kingdom plan? From childhood we grow up sensing God’s divine purpose for our lives. It’s a stirring – a knowing deep within us that we were made to be, made to do something extra…
Read MoreSCATTER STORIES: How Clinical Excellence Done in Love Points to Jesus
Dr. Joseph Daniel is a Physician in the Middle East. “I’m an ordinary doctor who instead of working in a suburb in the West, I happen to work in the Middle East.”
Read MoreSCATTER STORIES: How an HR Executive Reflects Jesus at Work
Williams is an HR Executive in South Africa. “God made me better with people. That strength came through Christ – and then it just fit into my career.”
Read MoreWhat Does Community Look Like Overseas?
Taking a job in another country can be a thrilling experience — it means stepping into new social and business cultures, experiencing people and places that are different than your norm. But it can also be intimidating. One of the biggest questions we’re asked centers around finding and building that all-important community in your new country. Stephanie and her husband spen…
Read MoreLiving an Adventure Led by God – Part 2
By Sarah Galloway, Nurse Practitioner in the Middle East. There we were, practically boarding our international flight, when we got word that our COVID-19 PCR tests had not been accepted by the authorities in our new country. The PCR tests that we had paid hundreds of dollars to get at just the right time so this wouldn’t happen — yes, those. This was not the way we wa…
Read MoreLiving an Adventure Led by God – Part 1
By Sarah Galloway, Nurse Practitioner in the Middle East It’s been almost two years now, but it seems like last week: the 2019 Global Missions Health Conference, my fifth in six years. Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Kentucky. About 200 mission organizations, thousands of people, all talking about health care and Christian ministry — two of my deepest passions. …
Read More5 Mistakes People Make When Looking for a Job Overseas
Finding the right job may take some time but, by avoiding these common mistakes, you will be well on your way.
Read More15 Questions You Will Probably Be Asked on a Job Interview
1. Tell me a little about yourself. When you sit down for your interview and are asked a broad question like this, it can be hard to know where to start. Do you start with your family history? Or is the interviewer wanting to know about your current living situation? Perhaps they want to know what you are working on as your career. As these options go through your mind, remember the question…
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