Hi Everyone, I hope you having a wonderful week! I'm back from last week's trip to Japan and wanted to share some expat links I have tweeted recently that might interest you...
A Beautiful Look at Pinterest From Expat Travel Writer Christine Gilbert
http://bit.ly/x6Lbiy
Women Move Into Asia’s Corner Offices: NY Times Talks To The Female CEO of Ogilvy Greater China
http://nyti.ms/xcspF9
Telegraph Expat Talks to Expat Ali Meehan, Founder of the Costa Women Network in Spain
http://tgr.ph/zBRb4A
New Trailer For Expat Film: Shanghai Calling [Video]
http://bit.ly/wFePxb
Looking for a Job Abroad? Learn from American Expat in Sweden, Kate Reuterswärd
http://bit.ly/wCpesx
How Expat Annabel Candy Got Headhunted for a Jaunt to Japan
http://su.pr/ABpgzN
Consultants Help Turn Frequent-Flier Awards Into Tickets
http://t.co/yhYtULIS
New Off-The-Beaten-Path Tour in N.Korea Comes With Big Price Tag
http://bit.ly/wURu4P
Why Do The UAE's Expats Know So Little About The UAE?
http://tgr.ph/xLGEAo
Last Chance! Explorer Publishing's Competition for UAE Residents:
"Could You Be The Next Ultimate UAE Explorer?"
http://bit.ly/w1DWFM
Not related to being an expat, but my favorite video from last week:
The CIA Loves Facebook [Brilliant Tongue-In-CheekVideo!]
http://bit.ly/z2oLbM
And finally, some expat wisdom from Expat Lingo's Jen Brown...
"There are always hard days,but here’s the secret no one dares tell the ones back home: we’re the lucky ones"
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Missed Some Great Expat Links on Twitter? (March 6-7 edition)
Monday, January 16, 2012
Missed Some Great Expat Links on Twitter? (January 16 edition)
Hi Everyone, I hope you are having a fabulous start to 2012! Here are some expat links I have tweeted recently that might interest you...
The World's Most Walkable Cities
http://bit.ly/ypO4Po
The Highs and Lows of Expatriation
http://fb.me/sECmUFGY
Expat Liz Visits a South Korean Cat Cafe
http://bit.ly/A3VcJz
Registration Now Open for FIGT (Families in Global Transition) Conference, 29-31 March, Washington DC
http://bit.ly/xJnS7k
Is Hong Kong's Pollution Driving Expats Away?
http://tgr.ph/A17DiR
It's Easy to Break the Law in Dubai Without Realising It
http://tgr.ph/wghGT5
Note: After I tweeted this, someone wrote to tell me that a poppy seed on bread could lead to arrest! And another person advised that vanilla essence could do the same! Wow. Be careful, Everyone.
US Migration Study Results Released by United Van Lines
http://bit.ly/xaTo3E
Top 15 Girlfriend Getaways (includes a water slide in a shark tank!)
http://bit.ly/wtYF7a
Expat Author Interview: Russell Ward Talks to Jack Scott about His New Book, Perking The Pansies http://bit.ly/wS0bkk
Expat in Israel? Dr. Dani Kranz in Germany Needs Your Help for A Research Project
http://linkd.in/xkTeeL
How To Work From Home Like You Mean It
http://bit.ly/w0RkjQ
Anyone Interested in The Casting Team Contacting Them for House Hunters International (U.S. version) is Invited to Contact @BlondeinAround via Twitter
Before you clear out your old expat paperwork, send it to the Expat Archive Centre
http://www.xpatarchive.com/
And one from us...
Here is where you can see the latest self-submitted blogs on our Expat Women Blog Directory - Enjoy!
http://bit.ly/igeWXc
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Monday, May 30, 2011
Expat Women in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Interested in Part-Time Work with SIRVA Relocation?
Hi Everyone, If you are based in Abu Dhabi, or know someone who is, and you/your friends are interested in a great part-time work opportunity with SIRVA Relocation, please read on...
Introduction from SIRVA Relocation
Global relocations are on the increase and we are actively recruiting Assignment Coordinators. We offer the right candidates a great part-time opportunity to use their expat living and moving experiences and be a part of our dynamic team to help our clients' international employees and their families to settle into Abu Dhabi.
Main Purpose of the Assignment Coordinator Role
The Assignment Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the delivery of international and domestic service programs, policy and benefits for clients of SIRVA Relocation as allocated, act as the primary point of coordination and accountability to the assignees while maintaining the highest level of customer service.
1. Under the allocation from the Manager Relocation Services, manage the entire international relocation for each global assignee within the Client's global assignment policy, being their single point of accountability and their advocate. May include services ranging from pre-decision through repatriation/reassignment.
2. Manage the suppliers involved in the process: i.e. agents, field consultants, transport, and accommodations.
3. Coordinate with all internal departments/functions to ensure successful transferee experience.
4. Administer all related information and documentation.
5. Participate in client/prospect visits and presentations.
Position Requirements / Qualifications
* A college degree, qualification in Human resources or related
discipline highly desirable.
* 3-5 years experience in real estate, relocation or human resources.
* 3+ years living in Abu Dhabi.
* Excellent communication and diplomatic skills: preferably with experience in living abroad and/or communicating with all levels of employees, and across cultures.
* Prefer fluent English speaker plus one or more languages.
* Must have a strong customer service background with ability to build relationships, proven skills in project and service partner management are required.
* Must be a Team player and self-starter with initiative and drive.
* Good computer skills - proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access).
* Location: Abu Dhabi.
Please urgently send your resume to: Kashish.Navlani@Sirva.ae
Cut off date is Friday 3 June 2011 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.
About SIRVA, Inc.
SIRVA, Inc. is a leader in providing relocation solutions to a well-established and diverse customer base around the world. The company has redefined the relocation industry by offering innovative ways for customers to achieve their individual business goals, while providing global end-to-end relocation services, including program development and management, home purchase and home sale services, household goods moving, and mortgage services.
SIRVA conducts more than 300,000 relocations every year, transferring corporate and government employees and moving individual consumers. The company operates in more than 40 countries with approximately 2,600 employees and an extensive network of agents and other service providers in over 175 countries. With our global reach and local expertise, people trust SIRVA to listen to their unique needs and deliver seamless relocations every day.
