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  • Working abroad is a good opportunity to expand cultural experiences and learn different business techniques and approaches. There are many ways to find employment in another country. Depending on your situation, you can try any or all of these strategies to find the perfect career outside of your native country.

    Market Research

    Not every nation will have work that matches your skill set, education level, or experience, so research to find out what the job market is like. Market research also will tell you your chances of getting hired in your nations of choice--even if there is a market for your skills in your nations of choice, that doesn't necessarily mean a lot of job positions are open.

    Education

    Make sure that you have the education needed to survive in the international job arena. For example, you may want to get your masters or doctorate if most of the people in your field have them in your nation of choice. Take a few courses in the nation's language if you are not already familiar with it. Business courses on international market etiquette and sales may be useful, as well. If you want, apply for a student visa to take the classes you want in your nation of choice. This will get you into the country sooner and will let you scout out the job market from within the country. You can't work until you have your work visa, but the student visa will get you familiar with where jobs are for the future and let you network.

    Volunteering

    Many organizations such as the Red Cross consistently look for volunteers to go abroad. If you aren't sure exactly where you'd like to work, apply to volunteer with one of these organizations. You will have hands-on work in other nations and will be able to see from the inside what jobs are available without having to take classes.

    Transferring

    Get a job in your native country that has a track record for work-abroad transfers. Once you have established yourself in the company for a few months, approach your boss about transferring. Your company will place you in the nation in which you are needed. The company also may provide you with training to help with the international transition.

    Application

    Create a killer resume to use in job applications and interviews. Even if your skill set and background is fantastic, you still need to tailor the resume so that the employer sees you as an international asset. Also prepare a good cover letter and references. You then can fax, e-mail or submit the documents through company websites.

    Paperwork

    Make sure you have the right paperwork (e.g., your work visa) in order, regardless of how you find your job. In the United States, you can check the exact documents needed by the country of your choice by contacting the country's United States embassy. A list of the embassies is available from the United States Department of State website (www.usembassy.gov).

    Source:

    Overseas Digest

    U.S. Embassies List

    Defining Work, Volunteer, and Intern Programs

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