How to Apply for a Job Abroad and Get it

- If your dream is to travel, experience other cultures, or start over again in a whole new country,
an overseas job may be the choice for you. While there are many things to know about how to apply for a job abroad, it's not as difficult as it was in previous generations. Technology makes it easier to find and apply for work opportunities in other countries.

STEPS

 1/ Research the countries you wish 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.

2/ Contact the embassy of the country you wish to work in. Find out what is needed to enter the country and relocate there.

3/ Apply for a passport and visa. Many overseas jobs will not consider you unless you already have these items. The embassy of the country you want to work in will provide information for applying for a Visa. Passports to travel in and out of the United States can be applied for at local passport agencies.

4/ Be prepared to pass security clearances and meet physical requirements. Government positions and some other jobs will require and extensive background check that may require paperwork and interviews. You must pass a physical exam and prove that you do not require special care to be eligible for some government related positions.

5/ Look for jobs with the United States government on Federal Jobs Network. This site has many overseas job listings. Social service organizations like the Peace Corps also provide job listings and opportunities to work abroad.

6/ Learn the language of the country you wish to relocate to. You may not need to be fluent in the language to get a job, but having a command of basic phrases at the minimum will make life abroad easier.

7/ Search for international job postings on regular job sites and international sites. Most regular job boards like Monster include international listings. Sites like the Riley Guide and Canuck Abroad list provide job listings as well as practical advice on how to apply for a job abroad.

8/ Consider working for a local company that has foreign offices. Most corporations in the United States have offices in other countries. There also may be small organizations in your area that are satellite offices for international companies. Working in either of these scenarios can lead to an assignment in an overseas job.

9/ Stress your skills and keep them up to date. Applying for an overseas job is similar to applying for any job. Employers will look at your skills to make sure they meet the job requirements, beyond your willingness to relocate. If you don't have a preference for what foreign country to move to and have specialized skills, do some research to find out which countries are in need of applicants with those skills.



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