Inside OV: a job board for Vietnam, a guide to moving there and Coffee Chats
OV Jobs, a new website with a page for every podcast episode, the OV Guide to Moving to Vietnam, Coffee Chats and more.
Here is what we shipped at OV since late September. Two things are open to everyone. The rest are for members.
Jobs
OV Jobs
A job board for overseas Vietnamese, with roles in Vietnam and the region read every day from employers’ own careers pages. Anyone can sign up for a free weekly job alert. Members also see which OV members work at each company and can ask them for a chat.
See the jobsWebsite
A new overseasvietnamese.com
The new site has its own application form and a page for every OV Podcast episode, with a summary, five takeaways, timestamps and the full transcript.
Browse the episodesGuidesMembers
The OV Guide to Moving to Vietnam
Ten lessons from overseas Vietnamese who made the move, from OV sessions, the OV Summit and the OV Podcast, ending with an 18-step checklist. Updated every month.
CommunityMembers
Coffee Chats
Every two weeks, members who opt in meet one new member, matched on what one can help with and the other needs.
CitiesMembers
City chats and interest rooms
Every city chapter has its own chat in the OV app with its City Lead and the next meetup pinned. Four interest rooms sit beside them: Founders, AI & Tech, OV Women and OV Ventures.
EventsMembers
OV Members Room
A session series where members host sessions for other members. Any member can host one.
CommunityMembers
The Vietnam Brief, twice a week
The week’s Vietnam news that matters for overseas Vietnamese, every Monday and Thursday, in a new format.
CommunityMembers
Wins & Thanks and Kudos
Members thank the person who helped them in one line, in public. Points, levels and a monthly post name the members who help most.
MembershipMembers
A clearer start for new members
New members start with a short checklist and a welcome email, so they know their first steps from day one.
MembershipMembers
OV Perks
Offers from partner companies, for members. More are being added.
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