Advantages To Work In Other Countries/ Jobs Abroad

There are lots of advantages to working in another country. There are also, however, many issues you need to consider as well.

What are the advantages of working abroad?
Employers will be impressed by your initiative in gaining a job abroad, your motivation to follow this through and make it a success, and the self-reliance inevitably developed by working abroad. The ability to communicate and work as a team with people from a broad range of cultural backgrounds is an invaluable skill that will look great on your CV.
Working within a different social, political and economic system will give you new insights and a different perspective.
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Things to consider before making a decision
The clearer your objectives, the more likely you are to succeed. Why do you want to work abroad? What are your motivations? What do you hope to achieve? How will you make the most of it?
Be realistic about time scales. The process is time consuming and requires perseverance, determination, good organisation and planning, and careful thought. Also, bear in mind that getting meaningful work experience for a period of only a year can be difficult - your year abroad can easily become two or three. If you go with a partner, remember that they may face challenges and difficulties too - you will need to take this into account.
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Language skills
The level of language skills required will depend on the country, the occupation - a job in IT, for example, may be possible with more limited language skills - and the employer. However, you can demonstrate your cultural adaptability and sensitivity by learning the relevant language.
Being a foreigner with English as a mother tongue can have its advantages but be aware that many international firms prefer to hire local labour. If you are not competent in the necessary language, then check how much this will affect your chances. You may be able to take a course at your university or a local institution or possibly in your destination country in order to get up to speed, although costs can vary widely.

New language skills can take a long time to acquire. Even if English is widespread in the workplace, you will be limited socially if you do not have a reasonable command of the necessary language.
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A reality check
- Degrees from the UK or Ireland do not necessarily carry the same value abroad.
- In many countries, degrees are considered to be vocational. Some employers are not used to employing arts and social science graduates for commercial functions, although this is beginning to change and is less true of multinational companies.
- Students abroad usually spend longer getting their degrees. Employers may be wary of taking on younger graduates and sceptical of a degree that has been gained in ‘only’ three years.
- British graduates are often dismayed to find that their degree is regarded as ‘only a Bachelors’. In the US, for example, Masters degrees are much more common than in Britain.
- Extracurricular activities may play a smaller part on CVs and application forms in other countries than in the UK. Any work experience, however, is highly regarded.
- Not all professional qualifications are recognised abroad.

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How To Find Opportunities To Work Abroad

A job overseas can add more than work experience to your resume. You will have the opportunity to experience a different culture and to teach others about your culture, while being paid. International job opportunities exist in many industries, including business, hospitality, relief and development. Find opportunities to work abroad by matching your interests and skills with employers that have international operations.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Steps

Step One
Look at jobs in various industries to decide whether you have enough experience to compete for positions that will allow you to work abroad. Visit the Transitions Abroad website to get an overview of the basic qualifications for international entry level jobs.

Step Two
Use the resources at Interaction and the Foreign Policy Association's Global Jobs Board to find work abroad opportunities with international humanitarian emergency and relief agencies. These sites also provide links to individual agencies and the multi-national companies and organizations that often have international jobs.

Step Three
Consider working for large businesses that have overseas operations or international contracts. These companies need employees with many different kinds of education, not just business degree holders. Find international corporations in Fortune or Forbes magazines.

Step Four
Investigate cruise industry, travel and hospitality positions for flexible jobs that often provide housing and meals, along with your salary. Search for these jobs on the Jobmonkey website job boards.

Step Five
Check out our government's international job opportunities with the Foreign Service and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The State Department's website has information on these jobs and links to organizations with work abroad opportunities for young and old.

Step Six
Sign up to have newly posted international jobs sent to you by email or a viral feed. Register and save your job searches at newspaper websites that often have international opportunities.

Tips & Warnings
Jobs teaching English abroad are often easy to qualify for, even with little work experience.
Many government jobs and relief agency opportunities require a two- to three-year commitment because of the expense involved in sending an employee to an international location.

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Looking For Opportunities For Summer Jobs

During your summer break from school you might want to consider traveling abroad. A great way to do that is by finding a seasonal job. Working abroad can be very rewarding and affords you the opportunity to live in another culture and visit new places. There are many ways to find these kind of jobs.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Steps

Step One
Check out the Internet. There are many websites that specialize in listing seasonal jobs abroad. Looking at these websites will give you an idea of what kinds of jobs are available.

Step Two
Choose the place you want to work and the type of work you want to do. Once you have researched the Internet and know what is out there, narrow your search down to the place and type of job you are most interested in and continue to research.

Step Three
Research books. There are tons of books on the subject of summer jobs abroad, not only websites. The books can offer more detailed information than some of the websites and may be more useful in helping you decide exactly what you want to do. You can buy many of the books online or check out the library to save money.

Step Four
Inquire directly with multinational companies which have offices or affiliates abroad, especially those in the travel and tourism industry (such as hotels). Many of these companies may offer seasonal jobs overseas.

Step Five
Ask an advisor or professor at your college. Many departments, especially foreign language, international relations and business may have exchange programs in place or know of available programs that help set up internships or short-term jobs (sometimes volunteer) abroad. You may even be able to get school credit for it.

Tips & Warnings
Be adventurous! Living and working abroad can be a very edifying and life-changing experience that you will never forget. You will learn a lot about yourself and gain an appreciation for other cultures, but you can not do this if you are afraid to try. When you are in another country, do not be afraid to try new things and do as the locals do. Also, don't go because you want to make a lot of money, most likely you won't; go because you want to learn, experience new things and travel.

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