A New Adventure looking for JOB SATISFACTION: Look to relocate outside the USA

Many people get stuck in the same routine day after day. They eat at the same restaurants, shop at the same stores, and work at the same job year after year. Some of them are lucky to have a career they enjoy, but just as many people are unhappy with their jobs. According to Forbes.com,
unhappy employees outnumber happy ones by two to one worldwide. If you've been reconsidering your current work situation and want to see the world. Consider the following places below for you next job opportunity.

• Despite what the media shows about the Middle East, there is at least one place that's safe and beautiful: the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Two major cities, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, are located here. This country has a rich culture, both literally and figuratively; most of the Emirati people wear traditional clothing and it's common to see them driving luxury cars. Although it is a Muslim country, the people are very tolerant of other religions. UAE has everything you could ever want: amazing shopping malls, gorgeous sandy beaches, and a global location that makes it convenient to travel to countless other amazing countries for some rest and relaxation. The best news is that 80 percent of people living in UAE are expatriates, people from other countries who move there to work. This is due to the fact that there are many jobs in a variety of career paths which are available to people who speak English; at any given time you can find postings for positions for teachers, engineers, hotel managers, airport personnel, and much more. You definitely should consider the UAE as a place to relocate for a new adventure.  Click here to find out more about working in the UAE.
• If a tropical island sounds more appealing, Singapore is an extremely clean and safe country to live in. There are many attractions such as Universal Studios, a large aquarium, and botanical gardens. Singapore has efficient public transportation, as well as a cruise port. You can fly to many other Asian countries in just a few hours and often times for less than $200. A job search through Kelly Services found jobs ranging from customer service representative to accountant. There are also plenty of IT and management positions. Click here to find out about working in Singapore
• Sweden is also an island nation and is popular among Americans who want to move to Europe. There are strong labor unions which ensures that workers have rights such as paid leave after a child is born, sick leave, healthcare benefits, and more. The jobs in the highest demand are healthcare workers, engineers, educators, and technicians. Some top companies located here include Ericsson, IKEA, and Skype. Click here to find out more about working in Sweden

In addition to these countries, there are many more that welcome and encourage Americans to come experience their culture. Many expatriates enjoy their new life so much that they only return to the United States to visit. Even if you only stay a few years, you will have gained a whole new insight into the world.

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Are Cover letters are a waste of time and recruiters or hiring managers do not read them?

This is not entirely true. 

Cover Letters are used as an introduction and should accompany your résumé, whether e-mailed, posted on a job site, mailed, or hand delivered to an employer. Do not think that recruiters or hiring managers do not read them, because THEY DO!  When writing your cover letter make it a powerful introduction that makes them want more. A strong fact and figure to support your credentials in the cover letter can support your case to getting an interview which is one step closer to getting that job.  There are a couple of exceptions where cover letters may not be needed or necessary.  They are at job fairs or when you are introduced to someone in person.  But all in all make sure all of your career documents stand out and show out.  

Having bad credit will bar me from most good jobs

Careful here…I have heard this to be true for many jobs but NOT always. Yet still…you should still be aware of you stand with your credit. Now while you are looking for a job, your credit rating is probably the last thing on your mind while looking for a new job. Maybe you’re taking a second or a third look at your résumé and cover letter, or you are working with career coaches, friends or family review it. As of this writing, we are pretty much through with the financial crisis but it has become practice that companies will consider it a standard operating procedure for many companies to do a credit check, along with checking out your work and education references, or even doing a drug test or checking to see if you have a criminal history. This is especially common with large Fortune 500 companies, financial companies (banks, security companies, federal government (US), etc.)

I repeat, I recommend that you keep an eye on your credit to see where you stand. A rule of thumb is to keep your score at 720 and above to be considered to have good credit. Credit Karma is a site that allows you to review you pull your report and score at any time.  Use this site not only while you are job seeking, but to keep wraps on your status with creditors and potential identity theft issues.  Review this article at CreditCards.com for more information.

About T. E. Steger-Smith

T. E. Steger-Smith is the owner/founder/consultant of TE Enterprises Consulting, LLC headquartered in White Plains, Maryland that provides management consulting services to organizations and individuals across the world. Steger-Smith has had the aspiration to break misaligned paths and confined siloed workplaces. A respected and inspiring industry leader, Steger-Smith is continually striving in provide business and individual consulting services allowing them to aspire their business or personal goals using the current trends and coaching methods. She is the past recipient of the Department of Defense Moreland Loaned Executive Award.