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Career Expats
6 Benefits of a Career Abroad
For aspiring expats exploring their pathways
Yes, an expat move can seem overwhelming, but let's help you understand that the benefits I am sharing are ones that I have been enjoying as a 12-year expat. I am sharing my insights based on my lived experience in seven (7) countries living my purpose daily.
Your booklet contains the top six benefits, and there are many more, but I want to get you started and excited with these first. My favorites have been career progression and travel. What will be yours?
Do you want to learn more about these benefits? If so, grab a copy of this digital download today!
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Take Your Career Abroad Workbook
If you’re a career professional seeking a career and balanced life in another country, you now have a workbook to get your journey started.
This workbook has been created and curated to have you start your process successfully, so you can determine if an international move is right for you.
The twenty-five (25) page, printable/editable workbook is the planning tool you need to take your first steps towards a life abroad that you have been seeking: assess yourself, your desired goals, address your fears/concerns and plan.
Move Abroad Vision Board
Do you have a goal of moving to another country? Start your planning with the help of a vision board!
The benefits of a vision board are that it can combine a visual and verbal reminder of your hopes, dreams, and aspirations and transform them into achievable short, medium and long term goals.
Find eight (8) pages of step-by-step worksheets and instructions and five (5) template ideas to bring your goals to life on a Vision Board. Get the personal success you deserve towards your move without being distracted from where you are going.
Move Abroad Planning Workbook
Have you dreamt about moving to another country? Are you also unsure of where to start or even know what topics you should be thinking about?
Well, this workbook will help you get started in your process of planning the aspect of moving. If you’re interested in slow traveling, being a digital nomad, or just taking a sabbatical for your career, you now have a workbook to get your journey started.
Find eighteen (18) pages of an editable/ printable workbook with step-by-step planning and executing instructions, worksheets, readings, and more!
FEATURED POSTS
High Demand Sectors To Take Your Career Abroad
Here are some of the top sectors trending you can get into if you want to take your career abroad! There are so many options out there. With the right amount of research and preparation, you can seize these opportunities and travel the world!
Black Americans Moving and Living Abroad
Do you need to know how to leave America ASAP? You may need to work for a few more years or have some debt yet to pay off. Karla is an expat career strategist and can help you plan your blaxit by moving your career abroad.
Start Your Expat Journey in the Know!
Ready to Make Your Move Abroad but Not Sure Where to Start?
Moving abroad can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. That’s exactly why we created The Move Abroad: Start Your Expat Journey eCourse—a simple, step-by-step guide designed to help you confidently begin your international journey.
What You’ll Get in This 5-Module "Get Started" Course:
We break down the entire process of moving abroad into clear, easy-to-follow modules. You’ll learn pathways for living abroad—all while staying true to your purpose and values. It provides foundational knowledge on the various ways you might explore using your career to move to another country. If you have any questions about the process of moving abroad, start here!
Perfect for You If:
✔️ You're dreaming of living abroad but feel unsure about where to begin
✔️ You have and want to use your current career or skills to relocate
✔️ You're feeling stuck, confused, or overwhelmed if there is a pathway for using your career
✔️ You need to understand the different avenues or options to move
Why Choose This Course?
We don't just give you information—we give you a framework. With practical lessons and real-world insights, you’ll finally have the confidence to navigate your move abroad with clarity. Plus, you’ll learn directly from Karla, a seasoned expat and career coach who has lived and worked in seven (7) countries.
Ready to Take the First Step?
The biggest obstacle to moving abroad is not knowing where to start. This course is designed to help you start now. No more confusion, no more second-guessing—just clear, actionable steps to launch your expat journey.
The Move Abroad - Start Your Expat Journey eCourse is a Five (5) Module "Get Started" Course
Enroll Today and start making your dream of living abroad a reality!
CHECK OUT MY PODCAST FEATURE
Global Citizen Life - Karla Fraser
In this interview with Sally Peterson from The Global Citizen Life channel, I offered advice to my fellow career professionals on becoming expats, stressing on the importance of being prepared, crafting a strong resume and cover letter, and researching the culture of the country they are interested in moving to. I also discuss how I learned to navigate the isolation you experience being an expat and how to forge friendships on your travels.!
Xpat Chats: Living Abroad As A Global Citizen
Xpat Chats: @XpatChats features inspiring stories of expats and nomads living abroad through live chat sessions designed to build community, spread awareness, and discuss the practicalities of living abroad. In this session, Karla Fraser of @roseapple.global shares her experience as an American living abroad. As a global citizen Karla has lived and worked abroad in various countries including Jamaica, UAE, Afghanistan, Dominica, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Niger 🇳🇪!
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Welcome to Strategy Conversations by The Career Expat
Are you interested in getting personalized support to use your career abroad as a career professional?
You will gain practical insights, build a strategy, and boost your confidence through discussion and activities in our strategy sessions.
We offer two (2) options to fit your needs depending on your expat journey planning stage.
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Let's Get Started
For an aspiring expat who needs to explore, brainstorm, ask questions, and start a roadmap for their pathway to an international life.
General Session - Career Professionals
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From Finding a Location to Relocating
For aspiring expats who need help with navigating one or more of these specific aspects of their international move and career process.
Geographical Options & Geopolitics
LinkedIn Profile Review for Global Audiences
Searching and Reviewing Job Announcements
Compensation and Benefits Introduction
Relocation - Immigration & Credentialing
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FEATURED ARTICLES FROM THE BLOG
Six Ways to Use Your Existing Career for a Move Abroad
"In the latter part of 2020, all generations of employees, particularly Generation X and Millennials, found themselves in a sea of other applicants. They were all vying to get into a remote-first company that offered work-life balance, a great salary, a flexible working schedule, and a dedicated team of like-minded globetrotters from across the world."
"If you are seriously looking to take your career abroad this year — here’s your chance to start the preparation and planning. The new year tends to bring new energy and excitement to life for most of us. While you are motivated, let’s have you prepared to capture every opportunity or job posting that may arrive in the upcoming two to three months. Your expat journey awaits!"
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