7 ways to look for a job abroad

Today I’m addressing one of the most common questions I get asked: where can I find a job abroad? Here are 7 ways, just to give you a quick starting point.

Online career sites

Online career sites have become some of the most
important tools for an international job hunt. They
automate a lot of the work, allowing you to set up a
personalized account which notifies you of jobs when
they arise in your chosen field and location. Examples
are http://www.monster.com, http://www.overseasJobs.com

Niche online job sites

There are many niche online job sites apart from the
big, famous ones. These are certainly worth trying. The
niches can be geographic (for a particular country or
even city) or they can be industry and career-based.
Examples are http://www.employment-job-search.net,
http://www.medhunters.com. There are also many industry sites,
newsletters and email lists dedicated to specific
sectors, which can be used to find international jobs.

Corporate websites

Corporate websites also include job advertisements, but
be aware that many jobs are never advertised
externally.  These websites are also useful for
researching into a company – crucial if you get to
interview stage.

Networking

Networking can be one of the most powerful ways to find
a job abroad – especially for the jobs that are never
advertised (that’s probably  most of them). Staying in
contact with colleagues from the past can also be
valuable – you never know what they might know!

Professional societies

Professional societies can also help. Joining one will
expand your network and add weight to your CV/resume.

Online discussion groups

Online discussion groups on the internet can help you
network overseas. Try http://www.expatica.com for
Western Europe or http://www.britishexpat.com.

Local newspapers

Check out local newspapers and websites that cover the
location you want to work in. Also check out trade
publications based in that country.

This is just a brief glance at ways to start looking
for a job abroad. To get more detail, see Living
Abroad: The Keys To Success.

http://www.livingabroadreport.com/promos/keys.htm