Partner Career Assistance with Settling-In Support
for Expatriates and Repatriates
This program provides personalized counseling and resources to the job-seeking partners of international assignees. These customized services are designed to assist in exploring employment options and navigating through the local job market. Since some countries will not employ non-nationals, REA identifies career alternatives and finds innovative ways to help partners enhance their professional skills and remain productive while on assignment. In addition, the program helps partners assimilate and "get connected" in the new host country.
Program Features
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Partners are assisted by International Consultants located throughout the world, who have lived and worked abroad and are familiar with career and cross-cultural issues. |
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REA's services are available 7 days a week, during both daytime and evening hours.
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Services are provided before, during and after the relocation. |
Telecounseling Program: Gives job seekers the opportunity to discuss the search at their convenience and from the comforts of home.
Face-To-Face Program: Career counseling is conducted at a location convenient for the spouse/partner. Initial needs assessment and counseling are conducted by telephone prior to meeting, to maximize productivity during the sessions.
An international consultant provides personalized transition support which includes:
Assessment of specific career/acclimation needs
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Personal/professional goals, interests, values and skills |
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Expectations and concerns |
Discussion of successful strategies for managing change
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Identifying benefits and challenges of international assignment |
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Handling culture shock, developing coping strategies, creating support systems |
Review of practical information about new location
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City/regional overview; proper business and social protocol |
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Basic cultural information and activities to promote entry into new culture |
Appraisal of career opportunities in the new location
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Research country's political and economic outlook |
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Evaluate local job market conditions, spouse's employability and work permit requirements |
Development of job search strategy/career enhancement plan
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Explore various employment and career- related enhancement alternatives |
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Creation of resume/cv supporting career options and meeting local standards |
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Identify training/educational opportunities and provide self-employment resources |
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Encourage networking through alumni groups, international clubs, and other appropriate organizations |
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Create a practical action plan and follow-up on implementation |
Referral to networking contacts in destination country
Participants will also receive:
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Reference Materials including host country information guides, culturegrams, community resources, appropriate books, self-employment resources and links to intercultural and other relevant websites.
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Professionally Prepared Resume/CV and Job Search Correspondence in host country-appropriate format. Resumes will also be designed for scannable and electronic formats.
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Customized Research which can include targeted employer listings, potential sponsoring organizations, company profiles, recruiters, educational opportunities, professional associations, international organizations and credential/licensing requirements. |
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Networking Contacts wherever possible. |
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Referral to Immigration Attorney for consultation on visa/work permit process. |
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Webconferences on Relevant Topics - Group teleconferencing meetings with on-line visuals. (e.g. Creating Portable Careers, Handling Culture Shock & Managing Change). |
Each participant also receives access (24/7 for up to 1 year) to REA's Interactive On-Line Resource Center with personalized web account providing valuable information about the new area, community organizations and resources, targeted employers and potential job leads.
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