Work in Greece?
My daughter is thinking to look for her first job out of college with a big international company in Greece. She is graduating from a business school in June and is fluent in English, Greek and conversational in French. Anyone has any ideas how to go about it? She prefers Thessaloniki but Athens is fine too I appreciate all the responses
Greece - 3 Answers
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I didn't see any big international companies when I was there, mostly tourist trade.
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I am living in Thessaloniki and yes we have many big companies here Finding a job though may take some time, she must be patient in order to enter big companies, a good method is to contact companies that are looking for personnel in order to full job vacancies its free, you just contact them, send your CV, check out the job vacancies on line and when you find something you like you contact them or if they find something first, they contact you I can provide you some addresses :
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Her advantage is of course the fluency in Greek. Yes, she should get a list of international companies in her field of interest and studies and send them CVs (in 100 CVs she will maybe get 3 answers) - a good source are the embassies or the greek-something chambers of commerce (i.e Greek-american http://www.amcham.gr/ ) and she should also check sites like http://europa.eu.int/eures/ http://www.skywalker.gr/ http://karieres.dolnet.gr/wma/karieres.main http://www.stelechi.gr/ http://europa.eu.int/eures/ She should also know that salaries for beginners are peanuts.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
I'm going to Greece and i need to be able to charge my camera there.. What do I need to get
I'm going to Greece and i need to be able to charge my camera there.. What do I need to get?
My camera charger is not universal power or whatever - only able to charge in US ... what do i need to get to make it work in Greece? power adapter? converter? both? Also, I want to take a hair straightener but I read that even with an adapter/converter it will overheat and break because hair irons, hair dryers use too much power or something... is this true?
Greece - 2 Answers
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You need a converter. 110 Volts to 220 Volts. Go to the nearest shop, get one and you will be fine :-) Yes, irons and other small electrical appliances designed for 110 Volts may overheat due to the different voltage. If you don't spare expenses too much, with less than 30 Euros total you can purchase here in Greece a hair dryer and an iron. Simply leave them behind when you go. Enjoy your stay!!!
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You will need a transformer for your battery charger as they are not supposed to be used with converters. Converters are designed to be used with with hair dryers, curling irons etc. You just have to get one that has a high enough wattage rating to handle your appliances. You will also need a power adapter from USA plug to Greek plug. All that said, check your camera charger closely, as I don't remember the last charger I saw that wasn't dual voltage. We have 1 camera that's 7 years old, it's dual voltage. We finally gave up and don't buy any small appliances that aren't dual voltage.
My camera charger is not universal power or whatever - only able to charge in US ... what do i need to get to make it work in Greece? power adapter? converter? both? Also, I want to take a hair straightener but I read that even with an adapter/converter it will overheat and break because hair irons, hair dryers use too much power or something... is this true?
Greece - 2 Answers
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1 :
You need a converter. 110 Volts to 220 Volts. Go to the nearest shop, get one and you will be fine :-) Yes, irons and other small electrical appliances designed for 110 Volts may overheat due to the different voltage. If you don't spare expenses too much, with less than 30 Euros total you can purchase here in Greece a hair dryer and an iron. Simply leave them behind when you go. Enjoy your stay!!!
2 :
You will need a transformer for your battery charger as they are not supposed to be used with converters. Converters are designed to be used with with hair dryers, curling irons etc. You just have to get one that has a high enough wattage rating to handle your appliances. You will also need a power adapter from USA plug to Greek plug. All that said, check your camera charger closely, as I don't remember the last charger I saw that wasn't dual voltage. We have 1 camera that's 7 years old, it's dual voltage. We finally gave up and don't buy any small appliances that aren't dual voltage.
Monday, June 21, 2010
will an ipod touch work in Athens Greece
will an ipod touch work in Athens Greece?
i want to have a way while i am on my trip to contact my people back home via email. my boyfriend is worried that i will not keep in touch and i dont think i can go a day without at least a email from him. so i guess my question is will the wifi on ly touch if i get one work in athens and the islands of greece
Greece - 7 Answers
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It will work just fine sweetie, i have it tested :)
2 :
aye, the IPOD touch will work, but make sure to contact your service provider before travlleing overseas because things are slightly different and though they will auto updated and connect, make sure you got any updates and enjoy your time in one of the most beautiful places
3 :
of course it will! no worries hon! =]
4 :
If that gadget works on electricity, no. If is on handle action, OK.
5 :
What kind of a douch is that ?
6 :
The correct question would be "Can you operate ipod?" since you asking this question I doubt it!
7 :
Greek society today: Official US Embassy report : The U.S. Government remains deeply concerned about the heightened threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. Like other countries that are members of the Schengen Agreement for free cross-border movement, Greece’s open borders with its European neighbors allow the possibility of terrorist groups entering/exiting the country with anonymity. As the first entry point into Schengen from points south and east, Greece’s long coastline and many islands also heighten the possibility that foreign-based terrorists might try to exploit Greece’s borders. Domestic terrorist organizations such as Revolutionary Struggle and “Sect of Revolutionaries†have become increasingly active against both domestic and foreign targets in Greece. Recent attacks and attempted attacks have included the use of Molotov cocktails (gasoline bombs), small arms and rifle fire, and improvised explosive devices, the largest being a 50-kilo car bomb which failed to detonate before the police arrived. The Greek police forces, other Greek governmental agencies, private American and Greek businesses, and the United States Embassy have been attacked in the last three years. Recent actions indicate that the perpetrators are indiscriminate. The risk of “being in the wrong place at the wrong time†in the event of a terrorist action is a concern for residents and visitors. U.S. tourists or residents in Greece should remain vigilant, exercise caution, and monitor local developments. Some current terrorist organizations are aligned with the ideology of the older Marxist terrorist group November 17 (N17) which targeted Greek businessmen and officials, as well as officials from NATO countries in Greece, from the mid-1970s until the early part of this decade. N17 terrorists murdered 23 people, including five U.S. Government employees. Strikes and demonstrations are a regular occurrence. Greece is a stable democracy and these activities for the most part are orderly and lawful. However, a wave of incidents started when a teenager was shot and killed in an encounter with the police in December 2008. Incidents occurred throughout Greece, but the primary sources of violence were in Athens and Thessaloniki, Protestors there engaged in violent confrontations with the police and carried out destructive vandalism and rioting in localized areas, some of which are areas frequented by tourists, injuring numerous police officers. Riot control procedures often include the use of tear gas. Visitors should keep abreast of news about demonstrations from local news sources and hotel security. When there are demonstrations, visitors should be aware of and avoid places where demonstrators frequently congregate, such as the Polytechnic University area, Exarchia, Omonia, and Syntagma Squares in Athens, and Aristotle Square in Thessaloniki. The Omonia and Exharchia areas of Athens are at particular risk for crime and politically-motivated violence; U.S. Embassy personnel and their families have been urged strongly to avoid these areas between 9 pm and dawn.
i want to have a way while i am on my trip to contact my people back home via email. my boyfriend is worried that i will not keep in touch and i dont think i can go a day without at least a email from him. so i guess my question is will the wifi on ly touch if i get one work in athens and the islands of greece
Greece - 7 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
It will work just fine sweetie, i have it tested :)
2 :
aye, the IPOD touch will work, but make sure to contact your service provider before travlleing overseas because things are slightly different and though they will auto updated and connect, make sure you got any updates and enjoy your time in one of the most beautiful places
3 :
of course it will! no worries hon! =]
4 :
If that gadget works on electricity, no. If is on handle action, OK.
5 :
What kind of a douch is that ?
6 :
The correct question would be "Can you operate ipod?" since you asking this question I doubt it!
7 :
Greek society today: Official US Embassy report : The U.S. Government remains deeply concerned about the heightened threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. Like other countries that are members of the Schengen Agreement for free cross-border movement, Greece’s open borders with its European neighbors allow the possibility of terrorist groups entering/exiting the country with anonymity. As the first entry point into Schengen from points south and east, Greece’s long coastline and many islands also heighten the possibility that foreign-based terrorists might try to exploit Greece’s borders. Domestic terrorist organizations such as Revolutionary Struggle and “Sect of Revolutionaries†have become increasingly active against both domestic and foreign targets in Greece. Recent attacks and attempted attacks have included the use of Molotov cocktails (gasoline bombs), small arms and rifle fire, and improvised explosive devices, the largest being a 50-kilo car bomb which failed to detonate before the police arrived. The Greek police forces, other Greek governmental agencies, private American and Greek businesses, and the United States Embassy have been attacked in the last three years. Recent actions indicate that the perpetrators are indiscriminate. The risk of “being in the wrong place at the wrong time†in the event of a terrorist action is a concern for residents and visitors. U.S. tourists or residents in Greece should remain vigilant, exercise caution, and monitor local developments. Some current terrorist organizations are aligned with the ideology of the older Marxist terrorist group November 17 (N17) which targeted Greek businessmen and officials, as well as officials from NATO countries in Greece, from the mid-1970s until the early part of this decade. N17 terrorists murdered 23 people, including five U.S. Government employees. Strikes and demonstrations are a regular occurrence. Greece is a stable democracy and these activities for the most part are orderly and lawful. However, a wave of incidents started when a teenager was shot and killed in an encounter with the police in December 2008. Incidents occurred throughout Greece, but the primary sources of violence were in Athens and Thessaloniki, Protestors there engaged in violent confrontations with the police and carried out destructive vandalism and rioting in localized areas, some of which are areas frequented by tourists, injuring numerous police officers. Riot control procedures often include the use of tear gas. Visitors should keep abreast of news about demonstrations from local news sources and hotel security. When there are demonstrations, visitors should be aware of and avoid places where demonstrators frequently congregate, such as the Polytechnic University area, Exarchia, Omonia, and Syntagma Squares in Athens, and Aristotle Square in Thessaloniki. The Omonia and Exharchia areas of Athens are at particular risk for crime and politically-motivated violence; U.S. Embassy personnel and their families have been urged strongly to avoid these areas between 9 pm and dawn.
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