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International Living Conditions

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International Living Conditions
Living conditions can vary from country to country.  It will be important to a potential employer that you understand the living conditions under which you might be living and that you would be able to adapt to these new environments. 

  • . Have you been separated from your family or your loved ones for extended periods of time?
  • . Have you ever had to cope with loneliness?
  • . What kind of support will your family and friends provide while you are away?
  • · What strategies will you utilize to cope with living in another country?
  • · Have you ever lived in situations where you have not had a lot of privacy? How important is privacy for you?
  • · Have you recently experienced a difficult experience? How did you cope?
  • · While working internationally, how would you occupy your spare time?
‹ · How long are you allowed to work in HK? (be prepared to have a valid legal working visa) up . Have you been separated from your family or your loved ones for extended periods of time? ›
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      • . Have you been separated from your family or your loved ones for extended periods of time?
      • . Have you ever had to cope with loneliness?
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