The document provides advice for applying for jobs abroad, including researching the country and job opportunities, investigating different routes like job sites and recruiters, applying for necessary visas and permits, utilizing contacts and networks, and considering language requirements. Key steps are to research the country and culture, find postings on international job sites and recruiters, and apply for required visas or permits before seriously applying for jobs. It is important to leverage contacts and networks to help stand out among local candidates. Language abilities should match the job's requirements.

1. More people than ever are
searching for jobs internationally in
the hope of gaining knowledge and
experience from around the globe.
How To Apply
For A Job
Abroad

2. Research the countries you would like to work in. You’ll need to find
out practical information like what kind of visas and immunizations
you’ll need to relocate there. You should also get a grasp of the
culture and living conditions of the country you choose. Find out what
the cost of living is to make sure you get a job that is sufficient to live
comfortably. Be familiar with safety information, medical facilities and
travel alerts
Researching Opportunities

3. There are many different ways to pursue which will appeal to
different people in different circumstances. There are possibilities for
short term work, as well as more permanent positions. Once you
have an idea about which country you would like to work in, or even
if you are undecided, you should spend some time researching the
various ways to find a job abroad.
Investigate the different routes to a job abroad

4. As well as the specialist sites that deal with finding jobs abroad, you
shouldn’t neglect the major jobs listing sites and recruitment
companies. Many of the largest of these organizations will operate
internationally and may advertise for posts abroad alongside
domestic ones. Search some of the recruitment sites and check the
listings.
Search for international job postings on
regular job sites.

5. Many overseas jobs will not consider you for a position unless you
already have a visa or work permit organized. Be sure you understand
the requirements for a visa or work permit and know that you will be
able to meet them before thinking seriously about applying for a job
abroad. The embassy of the country you want to work in will provide
information for applying for a Visa.
Apply for a visa and/or work permit.

6. Finding a job abroad can be a difficult prospect. You have to
demonstrate not only that you are a good person for the job, but that
you can offer something more than the prospective local candidates
who will most likely take less time to adapt to the new working
environment. Because of this, and the difficulties of breaking into a
foreign working culture, it is especially important that you utilize your
contacts and networks as much as possible
Make contacts and use your networks

7. The language requirements will vary depending on the type of job
you are interested in getting. For example, if you are working for the
US government abroad you may find that the majority of people in
your office are American and business is conducted solely in English.
If you are applying to work in a foreign firm you will probably be
expected to be able to work in the native language.
Consider the language requirements.