Thousands of Indians migrate to other countries yearly for better employment and good pay. Apart from this, working abroad opens doors for new opportunities around the globe and also improves your language skills
Are you a skilled worker with good work experience and education qualifications looking for an opportunity to work abroad to enhance your career and life? Do you need help figuring out where to start and how to apply for and secure a job abroad? To help you out, we have prepared a list of 12 things to do to launch your career abroad successfully.
Below are the 12 ways to work abroad and prepare for a career abroad ahead.
1. Know all about required visas and work permits
You need a visa or work permit to work legally in other countries. Obtaining a visa or work permit takes time and money. To get a work permit or visa, you must prove your eligibility criteria by providing the necessary documents. These include documents related to health, language, educational qualifications, work experience, LORs, proof of funds, job offers etc. So, gain enough information about the visa types and work permits, your duration of stay, and legal rights with the said documents.
2. Cost of Living vs Salary
The second most important thing to consider is money. You may not know what your salary will be per month, but you need to know the average pay or salary based on your work experience and compare it to your cost of living. It would be best to estimate your total earnings after all the monthly expenses (rent, taxes, bills).
3. Find out how to find a job and a place to live.
After selecting the nation and city, you choose to migrate to and work. Find the possible ways of getting a job and a place to live and what are the transportation options available. So, it is better to choose a location with better job prospects.
4. Consider how much time off you will have
Find out how much time you will get (sick days and vacation time) to ensure you will get time and money to visit your family back home and explore the new culture in your workplace or city. All work and no travel can disturb the work-life balance leading to health and other issues.
5. Begin building a network.
Building a network or connection with others in your industry is essential to clear your doubts, asking someone for help or advice, etc. It is always good to know things beforehand than getting into unnecessary situations after landing in your chosen nation or city. So, become active on social media platforms like Linkedin and Twitter, join relevant groups and forums, and talk to ex-pats and locals.
6. Learn about your chosen country and its culture
Living abroad will differ from your country as each country has its laws and regulations, taxes, bills, currency, cultures, traditions etc. It is better to visit your future home abroad, and you can decide whether you can live there or not. At the same time, meet possible employers, look at neighbourhoods, and talk to locals about the current job market, living arrangements, etc.
7. Get the method or learn the skill of how locals find jobs
The approach to finding a job differs in each country. Employers from some countries choose formal paper paperwork, while others prefer face-to-face interaction. Please research how locals find their jobs so that you will know whether you can find a job on your own or take the assistance of a recruiter or agency.
8. Learn how to write CVs and cover letters
Learn everything about the content, layout, and other formalities of writing a CV and cover letter in your chosen country and industry. Know the personal details to be shared and what references/documents are needed.
Our resume-writing experts in Hyderabad at global job assist are very much familiar with the international job market and can help you create and build a Standard International Resume through our resume-writing service.
9. Get the required diplomas/certifications.
Based on your skills, work experience, and educational qualifications, your chosen country might ask you for an additional (language) diploma or certificate. Know the required documents and learn when, where and how to get them. Suppose you need to get your English-level certification. You can attempt exams like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE etc. You need to invest time and money to get good scores.
10. Prepare yourself mentally for challenging situations.
Moving to a new place or country is entirely different, just like starting a new chapter of your life. Prepare yourself mentally to face situations like homesickness, climate change, etc. Always take it as a sign that you are growing and are about to make memories that last a lifetime.
11. Prepare a plan B. (If in case.)
We don’t want to discourage you from achieving your future endeavours. It is better to have a prepared plan B in case things won’t go as planned. For example, It is good to know how long you afford to and are allowed legally to live in a country without a job. It helps you calculate the amount needed in an emergency.
12. Start your career Abroad Now.
There are plenty of job opportunities for Indians overseas, but getting the right job at the right time takes skill and time. Global Job Assist abroad Job consultants in Hyderabad follow a thorough process to ensure our clients have the highest chance of securing a job abroad as quickly as possible.
