Looking For Jobs Abroad? Then Here Are Some Tips You Should Consider

July 5, 2011 | Author: Ashley Houston | Posted in Resume Cover Letters

Considered as both an opportunity and an adventure is job hunting abroad. When you are searching for the right job abroad, there are hurdles you need to overcome. Let’s take going to Madrid, Paris, Rome or London for example. It’s not enough to just send resumes, the idea should be “get the luggage and get on the plane.”

One of the obstacles in Europe is getting a work permit. If you intend to stay there for an extended period of time, then a residence permit is what you are going to need. But you will first need a working permit before this can be granted. Companies only provide non-European workers their work permits if they prove that there are no qualified European for the position. This is tough since the European Employment Services allows different companies to recruit prospects in eighteen European Economic Area countries. Remember, someone who is able to speak the native tongue of a specific city other than just English is considered to be an ideal candidate.

If you have your eye on Spain, a typed application letter with a resume must be prepared, including a recent photo and translated qualifications and/or copies of diplomas and other credentials. Make sure that the letter is written in a style that is direct and formal and should cite the vacancy applying for. Words like “En espera de sus noticias, les saluda atentamente” are a must have for the closing.

Newspapers are considered as good sources of job openings in the United Kingdom. “The Guardian,” “The Daily Telegraph,” “The Times,” or the “The Independent” are assorted prime that offer complement job vacancies and they particularize vacancies daily. When it comes to the reason you are applying for, companies tend to be very particular. You need to research on their location of branches, offices, product offers, etc. What is your reason or why is there an interest for wanting to work for a specific company?

When you are applying for a job in Italy, this should also consist of a typed application letter. Don’t forget that this should be a conventional and formal form. Using the Italian language is a must when explaining the intriguing reason for application. During the initial interview, it would be better to have diplomas and other credentials including a list of references. You can expect that there would be 3-4 follow-up interviews and this would include a psychometric test. Before the interview, you need to put emphasis on personal appearance especially the dress because this shows the concern in getting the job being applied for.

Ranging between six to twelve months is the average job search abroad. According to experts, searching for a job is considered a full time job itself. If you are unsure on what to do, then attending career counseling would be helpful. Out there, there are a lot of great career resources that would be able to give you advice on what would fit your interests and passion.

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Author: Ashley Houston

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