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PROFESSIONAL WORK ABROAD AFTER GRADUATION...EASY FOR EXPATS TO FIND??

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PROFESSIONAL WORK ABROAD AFTER GRADUATION...EASY FOR EXPATS TO FIND??

Postby smitemeomightysmiter » October 27th, 2008

Dear all,
I am an EU citzen currently studying a business degree. Basically I cant think of anything worse than spending my life working in my rainy depressing home country forever. I would much rather get the most out of life and work in a foreign country, ideally somewhere in The Gulf, Asia and maybe South Ameica.
How easy do you think it would be to find work abroad, not menial backpacker work but a good job, related to my degree??
I will probably pursue a masters after graduation so that should help my prospects somewhat.

I'm aware that to work in the Gulf, employers usually require extensive experience. Would you recommend anywhere that would be easier?
How difficult is it to obtain a work permit, assuming you have the job offer?

Finally, any organisations or websites that would be helpful in getting me entry-level financial/ business/ legal/ etc jobs overseas???

I appreciate your time and look forward to your answers and suggestions!
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Postby Bideshi » November 24th, 2008

Well, I'm not European. And I teach English. But here's a bit of perspective - I met a German guy who landed a job in law in Thailand after traveling there on holiday. If I remember the story right, he just ended up striking up a conversation with an expat, and there was a vacancy at the firm. An application, an interview, and 3 stylish, tailor-made suits later and he suddenly had a new career in a foreign country. Now he lives there. The best thing I could recommend with the stunning lack of credentials I have to say anything is to just get out there, go to these places on a trip (see if you like it there in the first place), and then just have a look around and see what you see. I think jobs in pretty much any field will be more likely to hire someone they meet face-to-face than just some internet application anyway. Best of luck!
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Postby helly » November 24th, 2008

I'm from Australia, currently in Canada doing "a good job, related to my degree". Getting the job offer took three emails, addresses of which I found by scouring the internet.(It then took six months to get the paperwork through Canadian Immigration but that's another story) Another friend, same basic qualifications, looking for a similar but slightly different job, had to line up the job two years in advance and her employer insisted on a face-to-face interview which she had to fly half way round the world for etc.
My point is, that people's experiences can be very different even within the same industry, but if you really want to leave home for a while, it can be done. Probably the best place to start would be your University. They often have information on exchange or graduate programs in different locations. Good Luck
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Postby Bua » January 4th, 2009

If you don't mind staying near home for a couple of years, you could get a job with a local firm that has overseas offices and try to get a relocation down the road. I believe visas/work permits are usually arranged by the employer for those sort of positions, so that shouldn't be an issue.
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