Fancy Working Abroad? Some Things You Need to Know

Moving abroad to work is becoming more and more popular. On Average, 207,000 people per year move abroad to work permanently. Working abroad has it’s advantages, especially if you specialise in a certain subject. In some cases, it is the only option as the economy in the UK presents more problems for job seekers. You’ll also experience some great things while broadening your horizons. Surely a lot of thought has to go into this big decision though? Here’s some things you need to know if you fancy working abroad:

Weigh Up The Pro’s And Con’s

Moving and working abroad is a massive decision and you need to be 100% sure that you’re up for it. You need to weigh up the pro’s and con’s. How will you feel about leaving your family and friends? Do you think you can handle working in a completely new country with different cultures? If you feel the benefits are greater than the risks and you will be able to handle it, do it! Remember, there are benefits from working abroad such as higher pay and better opportunities, but you really must WANT to do it.

Finding Your Job Abroad

It helps if you’ve previously done a bit of networking and made some connections in the country you’ll be moving to. Sign up to some specialist magazines to see what’s available for you. You can also look at Jobs.ac.uk to help you!

It isn’t always as easy as that though, depending on where you are moving to you may need to get your CV translated, and you may even have to find out some old school documentation you wouldn’t have to present for a UK job.