Interviewing Alejandro Mon, Sales Manager at Odoo, who worked in Brussels (Belgium) for 2 years.
(Even though my audio was a bit broken during the call,Alejandro’s tips were so good I still wanted to publish the interview)
In this episode, we covered:
✔️ Networking to get a job abroad
✔️ Advice for people who want a career in Sales
✔️ Life in Brussels (Belgium)
If you’re interested in starting a career in Sales or movingto Brussels, this conversation is a must-listen.
Enjoying the show? ⭐
Follow and rate with 5 stars! It’s the best way to supportthe podcast and help me doing more interviews.
⸻
🚀 JOIN THE WAITLIST: www.startyourinternationalcareer.com
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startyourinternationalcareer/
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0j0yYQc3lcacpxMGaz6ziK?si=riDpy8n7SPqGDR2jFShpSg
📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@startyourinternationalcareer?si=9JEQsgGzgJ6AEKDA
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-manuel-rodriguez-/
#Podcast #Interview #Startyourinternationalcareer #Expat#Jobsabroad
Interviewing Claudia Garcia, Events Manager at Climeworks (Sustainability), who is originally from Spain and has worked in the Netherlands, Denmark and now lives in Switzerland.
In this episode, we covered:
✔️ How to ace a spontaneous application inside a company’s website
✔️ Underpaying immigrants & opportunities
✔️ Pros and cons of being an expat
If you’re passionate about climate change but don’t know how to leverage it to get a job, this conversation is a must-listen.
Enjoying the show? ⭐
Follow and rate with 5 stars! It’s the best way to supportthe podcast and help me doing more interviews.
⸻
🚀 JOIN THE WAITLIST: www.startyourinternationalcareer.com
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startyourinternationalcareer/
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0j0yYQc3lcacpxMGaz6ziK?si=riDpy8n7SPqGDR2jFShpSg
📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@startyourinternationalcareer?si=9JEQsgGzgJ6AEKDA
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-manuel-rodriguez-/
#Podcast #Interview #Startyourinternationalcareer #Expat#Jobsabroad
Interviewing Fabio Maschi, VP of Software & AI at IGEM who is originally from Brazil and currently lives in Switzerland
In this episode, we covered:
✔️ Studying a PHD in Zürich
✔️ Synthetic Biology competitions at IGEM
✔️ Turning passion into a full-time job
If you’re interested in unconventional ways of getting a job, this conversation is a must-listen.
Enjoying the show? ⭐
Follow and rate with 5 stars! It’s the best way to supportthe podcast and help me doing more interviews.
⸻
🚀 JOIN THE WAITLIST: www.startyourinternationalcareer.com
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startyourinternationalcareer/
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0j0yYQc3lcacpxMGaz6ziK?si=riDpy8n7SPqGDR2jFShpSg
📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@startyourinternationalcareer?si=9JEQsgGzgJ6AEKDA
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-manuel-rodriguez-/
#Podcast #Interview #Startyourinternationalcareer #Expat#Jobsabroad
Interviewing Fernando Caro, a professional in the PrivateBanking industry from Spain who is woking in Switzerland
In this episode, we covered:
✔️What is Private Banking and how to enter the industry
✔️Using your mother tongue as an asset
✔️Useful certificates
If you’re looking for a job in Private Banking in Switzerland,this conversation is a must-listen.
Enjoying the show? ⭐
Follow and rate with 5 stars! It’s the best way to supportthe podcast and help me doing more interviews.
⸻
👉 I’m Juanma, I sharelessons from my expat journey to help others who dream of working abroad.
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startyourinternationalcareer/
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0j0yYQc3lcacpxMGaz6ziK?si=riDpy8n7SPqGDR2jFShpSg
📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@startyourinternationalcareer?si=9JEQsgGzgJ6AEKDA
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-manuel-rodriguez-/
#Podcast #Interview #Startyourinternationalcareer #Expat#Jobsabroad
Interviewing Diego Caldera, a Lawyer from Chile who works in Switzerland’s Banking industry.
In this episode, we covered:
✔️ Options for lawyers inside the Banking industry.
✔️ How to adapt a Lawyer’s profile to a different country’s law.
✔️ Networking as an expat.
If you’re looking for a job abroad in Law/Banking, this conversation is a must-listen.
Enjoying the show?
⭐ Follow and rate with 5 stars!
It’s the best way to support the podcast and help me doing more interviews.
⸻
👉 I’m Juanma, I share lessons from my expat journey to help others who dream of working abroad.
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startyourinternationalcareer/🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0j0yYQc3lcacpxMGaz6ziK?si=riDpy8n7SPqGDR2jFShpSg
📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@startyourinternationalcareer?si=9JEQsgGzgJ6AEKDA
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-manuel-rodriguez-/
🚀 JOIN THE WAITLIST: www.startyourinternationalcareer.com
#Podcast #Interview #Startyourinternationalcareer #Expat #Jobsabroad
Timestamps:(00:02:21) Why did you move to Switzerland?(00:05:56) Languages known(00:08:59) Biggest challenge in your job search(00:13:15) Studying a Master's degree in Switzerland(00:17:52) Role of a Lawyer in Banking(00:23:23) Salary range for a Lawyer in Swiss Banking(00:24:28) Advice for Lawyers wanting to come to Switzerland(00:31:17) Best & worst about Switzerland(00:38:28) Moving to Singapore(00:42:06) Entrepreneurship(00:49:45) How has living abroad changed how you see yourself(00:51:48) Looking back, anything you'd do differently?(00:52:11) 3 quick questions
Interviewing Carlos Baeza, a Global Purchasing Director who’s worked in the UK, Czech Republic, Belgium and now is living in Switzerland.
In this episode, we covered:
✔️ Getting into Toyota’s world.
✔️ How to stand out from competition in the interview process.
✔️ The V.I.E. expat program.
If you’re looking for a job in the engineering/procurement world, this conversation is a must-listen.
Enjoying the show? ⭐
Follow and rate with 5 stars! It’s the best way to supportthe podcast and help me doing more interviews.
⸻
👉 I’m Juanma, I share lessons from my expat journey to help others who dream of working abroad.
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startyourinternationalcareer/
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0j0yYQc3lcacpxMGaz6ziK?si=riDpy8n7SPqGDR2jFShpSg
📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@startyourinternationalcareer?si=9JEQsgGzgJ6AEKDA
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-manuel-rodriguez-/
#Podcast #Interview #Startyourinternationalcareer #Expat#Jobsabroad
Timestamps:(00:00:43) Guest's job & studies(00:02:47) VIE: Expat program(00:06:47) Standing out to move to UK(00:08:49) Moving to CZ Republic(00:10:42) Getting into Toyota(00:12:56) Working in manufacturing - Cons of location(00:14:05) Toyota interview process(00:15:49) Tips to handle the interviews
(00:19:43) Pros and cons about working in Toyota(00:23:21) Languages(00:33:38) Mindset to go abroad(00:37:14) Interview anecdote(00:40:09) Strategy for getting interviews(00:42:26) Salary range for Director in Switzerland(00:43:29) Best and worst aboutBelgium, CZ and Switzerland(00:48:30) Making Swiss friends(00:49:56) Anything you'd do differently?(00:52:13) If you had to convince someone to move abroad(00:54:41) 3 quick questions
Santiago Peiro is a Spanish Test Engineer working in the IT industry in Switzerland.
In this interview, he explains how he managed to get a job in Switzerland (after 300+ applications) and shares general tips for people who want to move abroad.
Enjoying the show? ⭐ Follow and rate with 5 stars!It’s the best way to support the podcast and help me doing more interviews.⸻👉 I’m Juanma, I share lessons from my expat journey to help others who dream of working abroad.📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startyourinternationalcareer/🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0j0yYQc3lcacpxMGaz6ziK?si=riDpy8n7SPqGDR2jFShpSg📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@startyourinternationalcareer?si=9JEQsgGzgJ6AEKDA💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-manuel-rodriguez-/#Podcast #Interview #Startyourinternationalcareer #Expat #Jobsabroad
Timestamps:
(00:00:44) Role of a Test Engineer
(00:07:35) 1st experience abroad
(00:13:04) How did you end up in the banking industry
(00:16:51) Why Switzerland?
(00:17:46) Job search strategy
(00:28:35) Job platforms
(00:35:08) How did you find your job?
(00:40:51) Best and worst about Switzerland
(00:42:43) 3 quick questions
Interview to Abigail Meuli, a Grants Officer from Scotland who is living and working in Spain.
She explains how she initially struggled to find a job in the Spanish market and how she finally managed to get it by having a unique strategy, and shares her advice for others who are looking for a job in Spain.
Enjoying the show? ⭐ Follow and rate with 5 stars!It’s the best way to support the podcast and help me doing more interviews.⸻👉 I’m Juanma, I share lessons from my expat journey to help others who dream of working abroad.📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startyourinternationalcareer/🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0j0yYQc3lcacpxMGaz6ziK?si=riDpy8n7SPqGDR2jFShpSg📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@startyourinternationalcareer?si=9JEQsgGzgJ6AEKDA💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-manuel-rodriguez-/#Podcast #Interview #Startyourinternationalcareer #Expat #Jobsabroad
Timestamps:(00:00:41) Job of a Grants Officer(00:01:30) Moving to Spain(00:04:22) Brexit and Visa(00:06:35) How did you find your job in Spain(00:11:06) Main challenges(00:17:58) Knowing the Spanish language(00:24:45) Differences Scotland vs Spain(00:27:24) What helped you stand out?(00:28:33) Certifications vs Experience(00:30:44) Advice for people who want to move abroad(00:34:37) Salary range(00:35:36) Social life(00:37:55) Best and worst about Spain(00:42:01) 3 quick questions
Interview to Adam Sobstyl, a physiotherapist from Poland who worked in Switzerland for 2 years.
He explains how he entered into Switzerland's health sector and shares his advice for other physiotherapists who are looking for a job in Switzerland.
If you find this content useful, follow and rate with 5 starts so I can continue helping people who want to move abroad.
Timestamps:
(00:01:02) Guest's introduction
(00:05:54) What helped you stand out
(00:09:26) Physiotherapist diploma recognition
(00:12:09) Differences working in Poland vs Switzerland
(00:20:08) Learning German
(00:22:44) Advice for Physio to move to Switzerland
(00:23:43) Platform for physio jobs
(00:29:19) Salary range
(00:34:38) Best and worst about Switzerland
(00:41:20) 3 quick questions
Ken Kitsu is a half Spanish, half Japanese aerospace engineer. He has worked and lived in the US, UK and Switzerland.
In this interview, he gives advice to fellow engineers who want to work in the US, UK and Switzerland and shares general tips for people who want to move abroad.
If you find this content useful, follow and rate with 5 starts to help me continue interviewing people who work abroad.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction to the Podcast
(03:12) Pursuing a Master's Degree in the US
(04:18) Fellowships and Financial Support
(05:39) Advice for Aspiring Students
(07:53) Challenges and Rewards of Studying in the US
(10:32) Navigating the US Job Market
(13:28) Exploring Opportunities in Europe
(17:32) Living in the UK: Best and Worst Experiences
(19:21) Moving to Switzerland: A New Chapter
(22:15) Navigating the Swiss Job Market
(22:57) Advice for Aspiring Aerospace Engineers
(26:03) Rebuilding Social Life in Switzerland
(29:50) Reflecting on Career Moves and Future Planning
(32:09) Rapid Fire Questions: Food, Books, and More
(34:59) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In this episode you will hear:
- Who I am
- Why I created Start Your International Career
- How you will benefit from every episode
LinkedIn profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-manuel-rodriguez-
Timestamps:
(00:00:16) Who I am: my background
(00:01:52) 1st time abroad
(00:03:06) Moving to another country
(00:04:08) Why I created this
(00:07:13) What you can expect, your benefit
