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Relocating to the Cayman Islands? What you need to know.

Posted on April 10, 2017 by

If you’ve been offered a job in the Cayman Islands, or you’re starting to consider applying, you are likely to have quite a few questions about the process of obtaining a work permit and relocating to Cayman. We speak with lots of job seekers, so we’ve gathered together some advice and information which we think

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Relocation – what are you waiting for?

Posted on March 16, 2017 by

There is no doubt that moving abroad is an emotional and life-changing process…. and you’d have to be super calm and level-headed to relocate overseas without any wobbly moments. I was in a strange nervous state for most of the last month before we relocated to Cayman! I had some sleepless nights and I think

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Boost your financial services career offshore!

Posted on January 25, 2017 by

In the spirit of ‘New Year, New You’, you might be considering a career move. With the winter in full swing, you may also have thought about emigrating!? What if you could live in the beautiful Caribbean at the same time as advancing your CV and career prospects? Having worked in the Cayman Islands for

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5 Steps to Landing your Dream Job in the Sun

Posted on November 11, 2016 by

So, when I say ‘sun’ I mean the Cayman Islands… but you might be able to apply some of this to moving elsewhere! It’s easy to dream about living on a sun-soaked island, with a balcony overlooking the clear turquoise sea, sipping a cocktail after a fulfilling day’s work… But could you really make that

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Social Media and Your Career

Posted on June 27, 2016 by

The way we interact via the Internet has changed significantly over the past 10 years. For professionals, managing the balance between having a private life, being seen to be media savvy and actively promoting yourself on social media is a tightrope. In order to manage this balancing act, we have put together some top tips

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Life in Cayman – 2016 so far

Posted on June 7, 2016 by

Well my year so far has been ever so busy! This island has so much to offer. Here’s a recap of what I’ve been up to in the Cayman Islands in 2016. Most of the events I’ve listed are annual, so this might give you some pointers for 2017! New Year’s Eve was spent with

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Top 5 Job Hunting Tools

Posted on October 29, 2015 by

You’ve sent your resume to multiple recruiters and have applied to a dozen jobs and yet you haven’t heard a “peep”. Now you’re left wondering, “Am I doing this right?” Chances are you are doing it right, but you may have missed the following top tools to give your job hunt a boost. Email signature

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Job Hunting While Still Employed – Top Tips

Posted on October 16, 2015 by

You’ve decided that you need a change, whatever the reason, and it’s time to take-on a new challenge. The question is, how do you take on job hunting while still employed and without alerting, or even upsetting your current employer and colleagues? Employers want staff who are loyal and are committed to their job, not

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Cayman Kind – Where Giving Back is Deep Rooted

Posted on October 14, 2015 by

When living in the Cayman Islands embracing Cayman Kind comes naturally, it’s truly infectious. Random acts of Cayman kindness happen every day, which is why giving back comes so effortlessly here. When you arrive to the Cayman Islands, kindness and empathy are immediately noticeable. This compassionate community is immensely involved in caring for the community, it’s

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on October 14, 2015 by

Breast Cancer Gala and the Brenda Tibbetts Lund 5K & 10K Walk /Run. Last Saturday night, the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman laid out the red carpet for the Breast Cancer Foundation‘s annual Breast Cancer Gala Dinner. It was a dazzling evening in support of a worthy cause. Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the Cayman Islands

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Top 7 Romantic places in the Cayman Islands

Posted on October 14, 2015 by

Finding love in the Cayman Islands For many who come to the Cayman Islands, they do so for a new job, a fresh start, a change of pace, a new lifestyle for their children. But few do so expecting to find love. That wasn’t the case for our own Barbara who moved to the island

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Top Mistakes that are costing you the job

Posted on October 14, 2015 by

Have you been job hunting without much success? Perhaps you’ve made the following blunders. Using the following sentences in your cover letter: “I think”, “I feel”, “I believe” Don’t use these opinion phrases, they make you sound insecure. “I seek a role that will challenge me and compensate me adequately…” Do not put your needs first.

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What to do in the Cayman Islands? Weekend musts this fall!

Posted on October 14, 2015 by

Rum Point Barefoot Beach BBQ Friday night in the Cayman Islands is nothing short of spectacular when you can hop on a catamaran after work, and sail across the North Sound where a beach BBQ awaits. After enjoying a cocktail, or two, from the Catamaran’s cash bar, you arrive at pristine Rum Point Beach. A

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Moving to Grand Cayman? What you need to know before you rent your new home in your new Caribbean locale

Posted on October 14, 2015 by

What you need to know, before you rent your new home in your new Caribbean locale Don’t rent sight unseen Moving to Grand Cayman from overseas with a tenancy agreement already in hand isn’t unheard of. But, choosing to save a few dollars by signing a long term lease without viewing the property first, is

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