Female Expats and Their Perspectives on International Assignments Text by: Kate von Knobloch April 25, 2024 The distribution of genders in international assignments reveals that parity is still far from reality. As of today, women are less frequently sent abroad, with female expats making up only 32% in 2020, contrary to the originally more optimistic forecasts by global mobility experts (SantaFe, 2019 & 2020). The reasons for this disparity are varied, ranging from higher risk assessments by corporations, challenges in balancing family and international careers, to lower accep ..read more

Career planning for expatriate partners involves navigating unique challenges and opportunities. Here are some key insights from recent research: Labor Market Challenges for Accompanying Partners Accompanying partners of highly-skilled migrants often face significant difficulties entering the foreign labor market, with varying strategies for finding work and integrating based on pre-migration career plans and post-migration cultural capital conversion (Föbker, 2019). More Blog Posts Changing Career Identity for Partners Expatriate partners often experience a transformation in their ..read more

Why Expat Partners Especially Need Help with Crafting a Compelling Pitch and CV Text by: Kate von Knobloch January 22, 2024 In this blog post, we explore the unique challenges expat partners face in creating effective CVs and pitches, especially when dealing with career gaps. Drawing from personal experiences and professional expertise, the post introduces the CV Lab, a tailored program designed to help expat partners craft compelling, authentic CVs and LinkedIn profiles. It emphasizes the importance of confidently communicating one’s professional story, transforming perceived gaps in ..read more

Working on your LinkedIn profile is no fun - yet it is essential Text by: Kate von Knobloch January 8, 2024 What to expect from this article: Learn more about the importance of LinkedIn in the job hunting process and how you can utilise this platform even if you are not keen on including Social Media in your career planning process.  Some personal notes: Updating my own LinkedIn profile is on my to do list for quite some time. It’s funny as I am a career coach myself and I am pushing my clients to get their LinkedIn profile working for them. I urge them to be active in the t ..read more

Paving a Successful Career Path Abroad: How "New Roots" Can Guide You Text by: Kate von Knobloch October 24, 2023 Embracing a new beginning abroad is no easy feat, especially when it comes to restarting or reinventing your career in unfamiliar territories. Discover how the “New Roots” program stands as a beacon of support and guidance, nurturing expat partners to forge successful career paths in a new country. Transitioning to a new place can be a whirlwind of emotions and experiences, and amidst all this, carving out a professional niche can often seem overwhelming. This is where ..read more

Unveiling the Complex Layers of Expatriate Partners' Career Identities Text by: Kate von Knobloch October 10, 2023 Discover key findings from a new study that looks at how expat partners manage their careers while living abroad. This information is important for anyone thinking about moving overseas and for companies that want to support their international staff. Reference Box: Study Spotlight For those interested in a scholarly perspective on the career identity transitions of expatriate partners, this blog post is informed by the study titled “The Career Transitions of Expatri ..read more

Flourishing Abroad: Introducing the "New Roots" Expat Partner Support Program Text by: Kate von Knobloch September 26, 2023 Discover the “New Roots” program, your sanctuary of support and enrichment as you begin your life in a new country. Designed specifically for expat partners, this program will assist you in adapting to new cultures and building a fulfilling life in your new home. Read on to explore how I can help you navigate this exciting journey. Are you gearing up to start a new chapter in a foreign land? Embarking on a life in a foreign land has always been an exhilarati ..read more

What do we know about expat partner career Text by: Kate von Knobloch March 28, 2023 What do you actually know about expat partners and career planning? Numerous extensive academic studies have dealt with the question of how the career of partners who go abroad for a certain period of time for the partner’s job is affected. In this article, I’ll give you a quick run-through of some of the hot topics that are known about this. Academic papers on expat partner careers examine how the careers of spouses of expats (people who are posted abroad for work) are affected and what factors m ..read more

Quick Action Steps to Re-enter the Workforce Text by: Kate von Knobloch March 10, 2023 Re-entering the job market after a longer career break can be a daunting task. Many people who take time off from their careers for various reasons such as raising a family, caring for a loved one, or pursuing further education can find it difficult to re-enter the workforce. This is because the job market is constantly evolving, and the skills and experience that were once valuable may no longer be relevant. However, there are ways to succeed in re-entering the job market and I am sharing them here ..read more

Katharina von Knobloch Support services for accompanying partners abroad February 6, 2023 The well-being of the accompanying partner on traditional corporate assignments is not only in the interest of the partner and the family but also in the interest of the company sending the family abroad. Countless studies show that a struggling accompanying partner is causing a higher ratio of earlier returns or unsuccessful postings. In this blog post, I am covering the different aspects of company support. You will learn what kinds of support aspects you might be able to receive and motivates ..read more