JOB HUNTING ABROAD - ICELAND - MADE SIMPLE AND EASY

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Comes a time in the mid of your desperation, after those weary day of Hunting  a Job your tired mind says –“ Lord give me a break, even in Iceland I will work hard to earn a good living”.

God really is soft-giving, kind-hearted God. Surely, He would provide you and Extend His kindness to you in providing a decent job.

But wait, you really think you are ready for that kind of transition? From your comfort zone, you jump to an unfamiliar land?  Think seven plus one time; before you’ve made a decision!

Check it out…know you stuff.

·         1. Government IDs (country where you reside; passport, driver’s license, others…)

·        2.  School Documents (Transcript, Diploma, Any Certificate, all the necessary papers your school issued to you…)

·         3. You have CV or updated Resume and revised application letter?

·        4.  Eligible for your Job? Experience, Job description, People who knew you well.

·         5. Physically Fit?

Ask yourself a question

·         1. Tell them about yourself. Can you do this fluently?

Good Morning, my friends call me ______, but my real name is: ______________.

I reside in before - then we move at ______________. My Father’s name is _____,

He work as ____________ and my Mother  is _________...

Maybe you will ask: why mom and dad? (because this will give the interviewer an idea that you knew well and love your family- therefore, you are a good guy. Who knows the interviewer knew your parents.(it is an advantage)

·       2.   Why should they hire you?

Enumerate the skills and knowledge you’ve got in doing the job.

·         3.Where you got those knowledge and unprecedented skills?

1.      Schools   2. Training    3. Experience   4. Internet    5.  Friends

·       4.  When did you got?

3 to 4 years ago. It must be relevant to where you got your skills or experiences.

·        5.  How and Why in Iceland?

You must be very careful in answering this because of all the places in the world why is it in ICELAND? Simply, because as you’ve seen in the picture and documentary-Iceland is a peaceful country… Create your own reason if you have one.

            ·         Now, you have to research using our friendly Google Chrome in searching how much the ticket cost to and from your country (roundtrip - ticket).

1.      Open Google chrome.

2.      In the search bar type:  airline price matrix

1.      Google Chrome answers:

1.      Select the standard Airfare.

2.      Select your hotels

3.      Select the nearest airport or if the employer is good. They will accommodate you all the way.

History

Kingdom of Iceland 1918–1944

The Danish–Icelandic Act of Union, an agreement with Denmark signed on 1 December 1918 and valid for 25 years, recognised Iceland as a fully sovereign state in a personal union with Denmark. The Government of Iceland established an embassy in Copenhagen and requested that Denmark handle Icelandic foreign policy. Danish embassies around the world displayed two coats of arms and two flags: those of the Kingdom of Denmark and those of the Kingdom of Iceland.

During World War II, Iceland joined Denmark in asserting neutrality. After the German occupation of Denmark on 9 April 1940, the Althing replaced the King with a regent and declared that the Icelandic government would take control of foreign affairs and other matters previously handled by Denmark. A month later, British armed forces invaded and occupied the country, violating Icelandic neutrality. In 1941, the occupation was taken over by the United States so that Britain could use its troops elsewhere.

Independent republic 1944–present

 

British and Icelandic vessels collide in the Atlantic Ocean during the Cod Wars (Icelandic vessel is shown on the left; the British vessel is on the right) On 31 December 1943, the Danish–Icelandic Act of Union expired after 25 years. Beginning on 20 May 1944, Icelanders voted in a four-day plebiscite on whether to terminate the personal union with Denmark, abolish the monarchy, and establish a republic. The vote was 97% to end the union, and 95% in favor of the new republican constitution.^[34] Iceland formally became a republic on 17 June 1944, with Sveinn Björnsson as its first president.

Geography

Iceland is closer to continental Europe than to mainland North America; thus, the island is generally included in Europe for historical, political, cultural, and practical reasons.

Geologically the island includes parts of both continental plates. The closest body of land is Greenland (290 km, 180 mi). The closest bodies of land in Europe are the Faroe Islands (420 km, 260 mi); Jan Mayen Island (570 km, 350 mi); Shetland and the Outer Hebrides, both about 740 km (460 mi); and the Scottish mainland and Orkney, both about 750 km (470 mi). The mainland of Norway is about 970 km (600 mi) away.

SHEEP

         Iceland is the world's 18th largest island, and Europe's second largest island after Great Britain. The main island is 101,826 km² (39,315 sq mi), but the entire country is 103,000 km² (39,768.5 sq mi) in size, of which 62.7% is tundra. There are thirty minor islands in Iceland, including the lightly populated Grímsey and theVestmannaeyjar archipelago.

Lakes and glaciers cover 14.3% of its surface; only 23% is vegetated. The largest lakes areÞórisvatn reservoir: 83–88 km² (32–34 sq mi) and Þingvallavatn: 82 km² (32 sq mi); other important lakes include Lagarfljótand Mývatn. Jökulsárlón is the deepest lake, at 248 m (814 ft).

REYKJAVIK

Cost of living

Since its currency crash in 2008, Iceland had gone from absurdly expensive to somewhat reasonable in cost, and that has prompted thousands of new tourists to stream in to see what all the fuss is about. It’s hard to find a visitor to Iceland who didn’t absolutely love the place, but you won’t find anyone who tells you it’s cheap, so planning ahead is essential.

Many visitors arrive on an Iceland stopover going between North America and Europe, but with very cheap flights to and from Europe it’s becoming popular for adventurous types from all over the continent. I recently spent 9 days in the country, always checking for prices and the cheapest ways of doing things, so below I can lay out how to budget and what to do to keep costs down.

High season (June through August) typical prices

All prices quoted in US dollars at a rate of about 120 Krona to US$1

·         Hostel dorm bed: US$20 to US$35

·         Single private with shared bathroom: US$60 to US$90

·         Double private with shared bathroom: US$80 to US$120

·         Double private with ensuite: US$100 to US$250 (and up)

Prices in Reykjavik are a bit higher than elsewhere in the country, but not by much. Prices in the off season are about 30% lower than in high season, but in the slowest months many places close so rates never go much lower than this.

                               Reykjavik

                                         Where People go

Many people stopover in Iceland for as few as 6 or 8 hours between flights, and you can actually see a surprising amount in that short of time. The capital city is about an hour away by bus, but it’s not nearly as interesting as the natural sights in the area, so only plan on staying in Reykjavik if you have multiple days and you are curious about cities in general.

If you have one night or a few nights you are better off taking a bus or renting a car directly from the airport and heading east along the southern coast for some of the country’s best sights. If you have at least a week you’ll want to rent a car and do a lap around Iceland’s famous Ring Road, allowing you to see nearly everything the country has to offer in a neat and organized way.

Accommodation: Hostels, guesthouses, and hotels

One of the truly unusual things about sleeping in Iceland is that real hotels (with lobby, front desk, parking lot, restaurant, 24-hour service and check-in) are quite rare and very expensive. In Reykjavik itself there are a couple dozen of these, but in smaller towns (and all the other Iceland towns are smaller) there might only one or two.

The most common form of accommodation in Iceland is a guesthouse and hostel combination which will have a mix of private rooms and dorm rooms, with shared bathrooms in down the hall. Most of them have fully equipped shared kitchens, so self-catering is at least as popular as eating out while exploring Iceland outside of Reykjavik.

Do and Not to do for Foreign Worker

1.      Not to touch any swan – Icelandic swan’s can hurt and you will look  so ignorant

2.      Not to give Tip to anybody – just pay what you owe

3.      Not to go to pool or sauna without shower first – they are hygienic

4.      Not to speak in a loud voice – they are really peace loving people

5.      Not to complain about their food – most are fermented, whale, shark, sheep’s head

6.      Not  to take pictures – specially people – take the scenery, is better

7.      Not to talk about their culture and politics – it is a good habit not to in any country

8.      Not to be ironic  - they are friendly

9.      Not to speak their language incorrectly – avoid to speak their  native language.

10.   Not to forget your e- Visa. Apply

Iceland tourist visa is not required for citizens of United States of America for a stay up to 90 days.

Sounds good! What else do I need to know while planning a trip to Iceland?

First, check the current validity of your passport.
All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from Iceland. However, we strongly recommend traveling with 6 months validity on your passport at all times. Visa HQ can assist U.S. citizens with a full range of expedited passport services, including new passport application and passport renewal.

Second, make sure your passport has blank Visa pages.
Most destinations, including Iceland, require that you have adequate un-used pages in your passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel.

 Finally, confirm if transit visa is required for any connections.
Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to Iceland. It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may require a separate transit visa. Please refer to visa requirements of the specific country.

11.  Check the schedule and who will accommodate you when you arrived at the airport.

12.  Check the monthly salary minus the monthly expenses.

Open up Google Chrome and Search!

    

·         Remember to Recheck their Internal and External Laws

Friend Google Answers:

·         Check the Icelandic requirements if matches your stuff. Be sure that it’s a one on one 

matched.

Be ready to Apply Online!

If all the things were aligned and absolutely matched the Icelandic requirements then your; now confident and ready to apply online.

·         Check the following sites if you are applying for:

a.       Computer Technician

b.      Service Crew

c.       Nurse

d.      Math Teacher

·         There really thousands of different Job in Iceland or in other countries, just type:

Job your job country      ex. Job engineer uk  then press enter.

      After you select what job you are in.

      Be sure now that you get the site

      The authorized contact person

      Your Google Account

      Your Skype Account

      If you do not have those accesses better get one

You are Hired!

·         This is the ignition key.

Once you received this to any of your accessible contact s be sure to note the following;

1.      The Job condition or your exact position because they will require you to sign a contract.

2.      The salary and benefits you were entitled to.

3.      The Residential house where you will be stay temporary or base on the contract.

4.      The roundtrip- ticket, they will provide.

5.      The situation to be when you arrive to the airport.

6.      You are schedule to depart on:___________________________

Prepare all things one day before… get set!

Visit: Prepare  checklist

·        Prepare your Travel documents, Cash, and Credit Cards

Start by collecting all of your important documents in a travel document organizer (holds a passport, ID, seven credit cards, coins, documents, a boarding pass, and a pen!). This will help ensure everything you need to get from one place to the next is all in one place. Think about including the following documents:

·         Passport/visa(s)

·         Personal ID, including a student ID card if you have one

·         Frequent flyer card(s) and other loyalty program cards such as a hotel or hostel

·           

                          

Cash and credit card(s)

·         Health insurance cards/document(s)

·         Travel insurance info

·         Reservations and itineraries

·         Hotel and/or tour contact information

·         Transportation tickets (plane, train, bus, car, etc.)

·         Emergency contacts and important addresses

It’s a good idea to double-check

You may also want to email yourself a copy of your passport, driver’s license, medical cards and itinerary, so if anything happens to them you’ll be able to access them online.

Prepare Your Personal Item

The next thing you’ll want to do is prepare your personal item carry-on bag with anything you’ll want with you on the flight. It’s always a good idea to make sure you have an outfit (or two) and a few essential toiletries in your personal item just in case your luggage is lost. If you’ll be traveling around to multiple destinations, make sure this bag has items to keep you cozy on any train, boat or bus rides. It's always nice to have a bag that's easy to access so you don't have to get in your main travel bag each time you need your eye mask. But remember, you’ll be carrying all of this, so keep it light.

We recommend you consider using a small daypack or backpack as your personal item. Here are some good things to include:

Technology

·         Mobile device and charger

·         iPad or e-reader and charger

·         Headphones (consider noise-reducing headphones if you're sensitive to sound) 

·         Camera and/or a video camera, memory card, and charger

·         Electrical converters and adapters

Prepare Travel Comfort, Entertainment, and Information

·         ​​Travel pillow, blanket, eye mask, and ear plugs

·         Travel journal and pen

·         Books and magazines

·         Games

·         Guide books, travel guides, maps, language guides, etc. (if you will need any of these upon arrival at your destination, put it in your carry-on)

Health Items

·         ​​Hand sanitizer or wet wipes

·         Prescriptions in original packaging (you’ll want to make sure you have these in your carry-on bag just in case something were to happen to your checked luggage)

·         Glasses and case

HEY… DON’T FORGET YOUR DOLLARS. 

IT REALLY SPEAKS A LOT.

Good luck.

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http://www.visahunter.com/visa/iceland/howtogetaworkvisaforiceland/
http://goscandinavia.about.com/od/icelan1/tp/10ThingsNotToDoInIceland.htm 
https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/ShowTopicg189952i223k4052723Do_people_in_Iceland_speak_English_generally_speakingIceland.html