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Are You Ready to Take on the Career Challenges That Exist in Today's Dynamic, Digital and Global Marketplace?

Having 25+ years experience in 45+ countries, I can tell you that today’s world of work is a much different place than just a few years ago in both the developed and developing worlds. Many previously proven executive job search and career management tools and strategies are no longer relevant in this dynamic and digitally oriented global employment climate.

To overcome the new challenges that today's global marketplace presents, we must first understand them.

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The Global War For Talent Means Increased Competition

Despite widespread unemployment, there are incredible skill shortages and an unmet demand for talent worldwide. These shortages are leaving organisations unable to fill positions needed to capitalize on opportunities in new and emerging markets critical to their survival.

This demand has created a global war for talent. As a result, online search has now become the reported primary strategy for finding candidates in the global talent pool. So not only do you have thousands instead of tens or hundreds of competitors for top jobs, but passive job seekers (those already working for someone else) are being sought after as well as those in active job search.

Your Online Reputation is Your Job Application and Reference Check

Given the role online search plays in sourcing talent, your online reputation is your primary screening or application for 75% of jobs. This is because on average 75% of jobs are never advertised. Hence you'll never know how many positions you've been passed over for because of a weak online presence.

But it's not just about getting found or standing out. Up to 85% of employers have reported using information they find online in their hiring decisions. And 70% of them indicated they chose not to consider or hire a candidate based on the information they found online about them.

Your online reputation is also a credential in its own right. Recent reports indicate that people with low online influence scores are being passed over by those with higher ones even though they had less years of relevant professional experience.

In an international job search you aren’t co-located with your target companies so online networks are the primary (if not only) means of connecting with, and being found by, your target employers. Hence a strong personal brand online is even more critical for those looking for work abroad.

A Compelling, Differentiating Message of Value is Needed to Succeed

If your online bio or CV starts with “experienced, results-oriented manager or leader with a proven track record…”, don’t assume hiring managers and recruiters will be wildly impressed as they read those same words every day. Generalists trying to be everything to everyone who use this language to describe what they offer with the intent of not missing out on any opportunities will get lost in the sea of highly qualified talent with similar generic value propositions.

Compelling specificity about your unique value is essential to standing out and getting and keeping the attention of those who need the value you can deliver. Without an in-depth understanding of your personal brand and the ability to communicate it in a compelling, differentiating way on- and offline, your chances of finding work and succeeding abroad are greatly reduced.

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Today's Challenges Need Relevant Strategies and Solutions

I've developed my solutions to help expats embrace opportunities and overcome challenges that come with pursuing and landing working abroad in today's global and digitally oriented employment climate.

Please choose from the options below to explore support services that are right for you.

Expat Executives & Professionals

I'll help you pursue work abroad, craft a compelling message of value, build an online presence and global network, attain expert status, attract opportunities and advance your career.
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Expat Solopreneurs & Consultants

I'll help you build a portable business around your strengths and expertise, an online presence and global network. Attain expert status, improve your influence skills and attract clients worldwide.
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Understanding Your Brand DNA

Using tools developed with nobel peace prize nominated research we can predict performance, help clarify your brand and optimize your choices.
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Expat & International Assignments

We address identifying jobs overseas and across cultures, aligning work abroad with career goals and issues before/during/after assignments.
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What People Are Saying

"Thanks to Megan's guidance I managed to achieve my goal of changing industries and finding a job abroad despite the very hard moment the world's economy is going through. Most of all I liked her way to be very thorough answering every question I had, instilling self-confidence in myself, being always so effective,so helpful and so enthusiastic.

Megan was also fully aware of every single detail of my resume (sometimes I had the feeling she knew me better than myself) and this made me feel as "unique" and not just "one of the meetings of the day". Every time I met Megan I went out of the room with the clear sensation I just had a super-dense meeting, learning every time so many precious things. I really have to thank Megan for her help, for her tips, for her availability and for her smile!”

- Tanya Buhnik, EMEA E-business Manager, Johnson & Johnson, Expat in UK

"I came to Megan frustrated with my professional position, trying to plan my career change, do research and a job search – all in a context of cultural diversity. I benefitted from the coaching in several ways. First and most important for me was to be able to talk to a professional about my frustrations and struggles who understood my issues and was able to guide me to resolution. I appreciated Megan’s international exposure, her deep knowledge and coaching ability. I was not able to get even near the level of my current level of knowledge when trying to address my issues with other people.

I gained a much better understanding of myself, my unique value, my ideal work environment and behaviors through assessments and 360 feedback. There was a positive change in my attitude, increased self-confidence and a big increase in my job satisfaction. As a result, I was promoted as the youngest person (literally and experience wise) to the position of product manager with over 30% of the salary increase. I manage to eliminate the frustration I used to feel before I started coaching.

What I enjoyed most about my coaching experience was the tools that Megan used or developed, the depth and quality of information I have been given on every session and when discussing an issue Megan translated it into an action/set of actions that I could take to resolve it. What I learned about planning, getting things done and setting achievable goals improved my focus and helped me to reduce the level of stress and increased satisfaction. I learned about how to effectively communicate my value via my brand themes, CARS stories, my bio and my online identity.

Finally, I have been given a tool set and a framework to effectively tackle my job search and a career change that is in line with my values, passions and skills. I feel confident that I have all tools and framework for an effective brand communication and successful job search for the future."

- Maja Caplette, Project Manager, European Markets, Level 3 Communications, Secured promotion as expat in UK