Presentation by Claire Ward, Careers Adviser, University of Sussex. February 2014

1. Working internationally
Welcome to the
Careers and
Employability Centre
Claire Ward
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2. Working internationally
1. Why choose an international career?
2. What could you do? Career options…
3. Improving your chances
4. Resources and questions

3. Working internationally
What could you do?
? Target international companies - Unilever,L’Oreal,IBM,JCB
? Choose an international job – TEFL, tourism, international
development
Career research crucial…..
www.sussex.ac.uk/careers
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4. Working internationally
Where could you work?
• What languages do you speak?
• Where are you permitted to work? (EU work mobility)
• What and where are the growth sectors ?
• What news sites / jobs boards are useful to keep up to date?
• Use your personal networks – family, friends, etc ?
Going global
Target country profiles

5. Working internationally
When and for how long?
• As a Graduate
• As a Postgraduate
• Temporary
• Permanent
• Now or in the future?

6. Working internationally
Global schemes
Transport/logistics
Travel hospitality
Finance/insurance
Industry/technology
Consumer products
http://www.ihipo.com/graduate_programs
see handout for details

7. Working internationally
EU careers
• Generalist graduate recruitment category (AD5 Administrator level) is
open to candidates from various degree disciplines and does not require
any prior professional experience.
• In addition, we also recruit linguists (to work as interpreters and
translators) and a range of more specific profiles, such as lawyers, auditors,
and economists.
• To apply, candidates must be an EU citizen and speak at least two EU
languages, one of which must be English, French, or German.

8. Working internationally
EU careers offer…
1. A lifetime of different jobs.
2. Interesting and challenging work that makes a real difference for
Europe.
3. An environment where you are encouraged to learn new skills an
languages.
4. The opportunity to work and travel abroad, and work with people
from all over Europe.
5. A flexible and modern employer.

9. Working internationally
EU careers
• AD5 competition opens 13th March closes 5th April 2014
• In addition to the concours (open competition), each of the EU
Institutions offers paid traineeships(internships)
Find out more on• 14th March: ‘Working internationally’ panel, EU representative,
part of One World Week
• 25th March: EU presentation in Careers & Employability Centre
• http://www.eu-careers.eu

10. Working internationally - improving
your chances
• Broaden your Language skills
• Gain experience (preferably abroad)
• Volunteering (preferably abroad)
• Demonstrate a ‘Global mindset’ i.e: understanding how
organisations operate in a global environment

11. Working internationally - improving
your chances
http://www.sussexstudent.com/oneworldweek

12. Working internationally
– forthcoming events
• One World Week 10-16th March 2014
‘Broadening Horizons’ exhibition (Thurs 13th 1-5pm, Jubilee)
‘Working Internationally’ employer panel (Fri 14th 12-2 Jubilee)
plus Cultural awareness workshops, Language tasters, music,
art, food, sport……

13. Working internationally
resources
• Careers and Employability Centre
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/careers/careerchoices/international
• Prospects
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/working_abroad.htm
• Target
http://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/working-abroad
• University of Kent resources
http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesint.htm
• http://www.ihipo.com/graduate_programs

14. Working internationally
top tips – job search summary
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Be creative in your job-search include speculative approaches
Check the visa requirements of the country you wish to work in
Do your research thoroughly into companies and target carefully
Don’t just consider graduate recruitment schemes – e.g. look at
small & medium companies who are innovative
5. Apply for fixed-term contracts (e.g. for 1 year).
6. Ensure high standard of application (AF/CV, covering letter).
7. Get some interview skills practise and try some aptitude tests.

15. Working internationally
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Briefings –finding part time work, CVs and Applications
Careers Advisers are available daily.
Call in or phone 01273 678429 for CV, personal statements,
cover letters and application form feedback.
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