If your dream is to travel, experience other cultures or start over in a whole new country, a job abroad may be the right choice. While there are many things to know about how to apply for a job abroad, it is easier today than in the past. Technology makes it easier to find and apply for job opportunities in other countries.
Steps
Step 1. Search the countries where you want to work
You will need to find practical information such as the type of visas and vaccinations you need to move there. You should also get a smattering of the culture and living conditions of the country you choose. Evaluate what the cost of living is to look for a job that allows you to live without difficulty. Get information on safety, health care and travel alerts.
Step 2. Contact the embassy of the country where you want to work
Find out what is needed to enter the country and move there.
Step 3. Apply for a passport and visas
Many overseas jobs won't consider you if you don't have your papers in order. The embassy of the country where you want to work will provide the information you need to apply for a visa. The passport to travel outside your country can be requested at the police headquarters or specialized agencies to request documents.
Step 4. Be prepared to overcome safety limitations and obstacles and make sure you meet the physical requirements
Some government jobs and some other jobs may require a thorough personal knowledge and experience check, which may require documents and interviews. You may need to pass a physical exam and prove that you qualify to work in some government employment.
Step 5. Look for work in government networks
These sites are typically rich in information, and may also contain job postings or suggestions for how to find them. International aid organizations, such as peace associations, doctors without borders and the like, provide job listings and job opportunities abroad.
Step 6. Learn the language of the country you want to move to
It is not always necessary to be fluent in a language to get a job, but a little basic knowledge will make your life abroad easier.
Step 7. Search for international job vacancies on job sites and international sites
Sites like Monster have international listings. Sites like Riley Guide and Canuck Abroad provide job listings, and practical advice on how to apply for a job abroad.
Step 8. Consider working for a company that has offices abroad
With globalization, many companies have offices all over the world. There may also be small organizations that are satellite offices of international companies. In these situations there may be opportunities for an overseas job.
Step 9. Enhance your skills and keep them updated
Applying for a job abroad is similar to any other job application. Employers will review your skills to make sure they meet the job requirements, and check your willingness to relocate. If you don't have a preference for a particular country and have specialist skills, do some research to find out which countries need candidates with these skills.
