Work Featured Archives – Bright Lights of America

52 weird things about working in Silicon Valley

by Katherine | Dec 6, 2017 | Expat Life, Work, Work Featured

Working in Silicon Valley can be fun. It just sounds cool doesn’t it? That’s a rhetorical question for people who don’t live here and never have. It’s the Tech World’s Mecca, and has a huge concentration of start ups and well-seasoned...

Expat Jobs: Best websites for finding a US job

by Katherine | Aug 9, 2017 | Expat Life, Getting Started, Uncategorised, Work, Work Featured

Now that you’ve decided to look for a US job the more difficult part begins. Sure you know what the most popular job posting websites are in your own country, but how do you find the good ones in the US? It can depend on the field you’re trying to crack as...

Expat jobs: 4 tips on applying for US jobs

by Katherine | Jun 7, 2017 | Expat Life, Work, Work Featured

One of the most daunting parts of moving to the US is jumping into the market for expat jobs. It’s competitive because not only are you competing with those who already live in the US, and are cheaper to hire, you’re also up against those from other...

Working in the US – the etiquette that makes all the difference

by Katherine | May 17, 2016 | Expat Life, Work, Work Featured

Moving to the US was about more than just experiencing a new country – it was also going to be my first insight into the corporate office world. My previous work life was spent mucking around in newsrooms which, I’ve since learned, is not the same thing. In fact, it’s...

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An Australian expat who loves living in San Francisco and helping other Aussies make their dreams of moving to the US come true. Read more on my about page.