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Moving Overseas to Burnish Resume

Filed under Career Exploration, Employment Outlook, Job Hunting, Job Search Process, On the Job
Posted by Libraries, November 29, 2007
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Moving Overseas to Burnish Resume Anjali Athavaley. Wall Street Journal. Sep 25, 2007.

Do you plan to fly off to unknown lands as soon as you graduate? Are you looking for a job that includes the opportunity to discover new worlds (literally)? Do you feel that a stint abroad will give you the necessary skills and credentials to obtain that dream job at home? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then this article may be useful for achieving those goals.

Many recent graduates discover that the biggest challenge with overseas jobs is finding one that both pays you sufficiently and will provide you with useful professional skills. While many nonprofits are placing workers abroad, in some cases, the employees are actually charged for the opportunity. An alternate strategy, though one that comes with its own risks, may be to first find a job teaching English in the country of your choice, and then maneuver into a better paying job. Based on the stories in this article, this strategy seems to work best in developing countries.

If you already have a career path in mind, check with the multinational companies in your field. Some offer short-term opportunities or rotations at their international offices, but others do require a lengthier commitment to the distant location. Regardless of your location, it is pertinent to establish and maintain some contacts with the home office, as often, these individuals will be responsible for your rising in the company. As with any life decision, it is important to weigh the pros and cons of each possibility and determine which will best satisfy you and your career aspirations.

To get more tips and first-hand accounts, see the full article: http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1341073411&sid=1&Fmt=3&clientId=19053&RQT=309&VName=PQD (NOTE: Log-in is required for access. Click here for info.)

— Hagar Shirman