Newsletter start 2009

The new year has started, even the Lunar New Year. A good moment for LEX
to wish you all a prosperous 2009. Even in times of economical crises there is
hope. With the start of Obama as new president who has experienced living in
foreign countries and upcoming markets in Vietnam and India there is lots to
work on this year.

Negativism and pessimism reign supreme and it is right now that companies
are in need of strategic professionals. Long term visions are lost out of sight
and after every recession an upwards trend is seen. Professionals are needed
to keep their heads cool, build up trust and discover new opportunities.

We know. Do you? LEX provides you with the latest new and helpful tips:

Unique candidates New @ LEX

• Commercial Director seeks new challenge preferable in Ghana.
• Technical Sales Professional wants job in Asia or America.
• General Manager with experience in banking wants to shift from within the
  Asia Pacific Region.

LEX seeks Account Manager
To extend the business of LEX we are seeking for you as an ex-expat. You know
your way around the world, have a broad network and are just to travelling.
From the home base in The Netherlands you get into contact with international
companies. You know what a company seeks in an expat and are able to recruit
and select the best expat for the job. Interested? Read more..

Top Jobs in need of attention

•   Chief Engineer for a company that does production, marketing and sales
    of dairy products in Nigeria. Read more..
•   General Manager to lead an international team of sales, service and
    engineering professionals in India. Read more..

Emerging markets
India and Vietnam are countries all eyes are focused on nowadays. Probably
good to know something about the business etiquette there. Better safe than
sorry. Here are a few highlights:

Indian eaten, Indian gone

• Traditional greeting is done by placing the palms together and the thumbs
  pointing up under the chin. A slight lowering of the head and uttering Namaste.
• Embraces, pats, kisses are not done. Gestures of affection are not allowed
  in public.
• Indians often sway their head from left to right in a meeting This means
  noting more  than that they understand what has been said.
• Prefer talking about climate, art, life in other countries and cinema and
  avoid poverty, religion and relations with Pakistan.
• There is no after dinner session for talking business. All is said during dinner.
• Left hand is dirty, use only your right hand while eating with the hands.

Xin Chao  in Vietnam

•   It is common to shake hands and bow lightly your head when meeting.
• “Xin Chao” ( pronounced Sin Chou) means “Hello” and is used for greeting.
  You should pronounce it with the right intonation in order to avoid
  misunderstandings. Besides” Hello” it has five other meanings.
• You should be punctual. Vietnamese are famous to be punctual and have a
  tendency to arrive ten or fifteen minutes early for appointments.
• You should avoid discussions about politics. However they like to talk about
  their country, culture, exotic scenery and gastronomy at which they are
  very proud.
• Dress formal. Too short shirts and dresses are inappropriate. For meetings
  is recommended to wear a suit and tie.