How To Get An International Job

How To Get An International Job An International Recruitment Agency Guide

Are You Sure?• Working internationally isn’t for everyone• Have you carried out research on your preferred locations?• Have you made sure you have the requisite skills?• Have you discussed it with your family and friends?• Are you truly committed?

Are You Committed?• Getting an international job is a journey, not a race• It needs hard work, perseverance and a dollop of luck• YOU and only YOU will make it happen• If you are not truly committed then go back to the beginning and start again• Don’t waste your time or others

Getting Prepared• Do you have a passport?• Does it have at least one year to run before you start the process, if less than 1 year consider renewing• Do you know the paperwork that is required?• Do you hold or are you exempt from IELTS (www.ielts.org)

Create A Personal Information Centre• This is a file on your computer/laptop/smart phone where you create and store all information• Once created it needs to be maintained, worked upon and regularly updated• It is not static data but a living file all about you• It is available at a few minutes notice

What Goes Into The File? Everything useful.• What does this mean?• Literally everything you have ever been asked for when seeking employment domestically, as much of this will apply internationally• Check that the files you create are in well used languages such as Word rather than obscure file endings that can’t be read• Make sure all copies are clear and readable

The Documents – Your CV• This is your calling card – get it right.• Ensure it displays you in the best light, but remains honest• Keep your documents short – 2/3 pages• We’d include a picture – others advise not to. (Your choice, it’s your life)• A CV is not a one size fits all – bespoke it.• Spell check it and get rid of acronyms – they don’t travel internationally

Covering Letter• This is all about YOU – max 500 words• If applying for a specific position then relate it to the role and what YOU can do for the Employer• If for emigration, then relate to your aspirations and why you are seeking to work in your chosen country• Spell check and free of acronyms. Read it through too as spell check doesn’t recognise the difference between “there” & “their” for example!

Qualifications & Research• The internet is your friend – we advocate extensive research – most answers are there• You need to make it easy for the Recruiter/Employer by evidencing that you have qualifications that are recognised internationally and this takes time and effort by YOU.• If the qualifications are not in English you will require a certified translation

Validating Qualifications• Two main routes – Firstly go to the authority that granted them and ask about parallel regulatory authorities in your chosen destination, they should be able to help – Secondly, approach the Consulate/Embassy of the country you are targeting and ask for guidance from them

Communication• Be ready for communication at any time and any level• Have a proper email address not a left over one from college• Always answer your phone professionally – you never know who is on the other end• Download Skype and practice

Communication 2 – The Video• We strongly suggest you create a video about yourself. Your professional skills, your hobbies, interests and family• The purpose is to show your human side & to show you have the language skills (accent can be an issue)• A video will make you stand out from the crowd

Language & IELTS• Europe, N America and Australia require either exemption or IELTS certification that is within date• Different levels are required in different counties for different professions• Visit this site www.ielts.org• Without exemption or a copy of the qualification you are wasting your time and others

Recruiters/Employers Are Not Psychic!• If you hold visas – up load a copy• Up load all your school certs, degrees , trade and professional certs but leave out 3rd prize in the junior school egg and spoon race – be relevant!• Upload references, but make sure they are on company letter heads. (2/3 will be required)• Include, max 5, work related photos, if relevant• Your passport + a head and shoulders passport shot• Details of your current employment, notice period etc

What Do You Want?• Be clear with the job title you are seeking• Where you want to work, wider the area the better• Anticipated salary/benefits• When you realistically expect to be available• How long you want to work – on contract or in country

Medical Information• It is easier to have this to hand as a declaration• Each company/country will want it in a different format but it helps recruiters to have this on file• There is no obligation to provide this but if you are in good health then why not show it• If you require a download we provide it under this link www.skillsprovision.co.uk/guidance- notes but you have to be registered on the site to access it

WATCH OUT FOR FEES!• OK so you are now prepared, you have everything imaginable on you personal information file.• Now what?• That is down to you, you can go it alone, apply direct, use job boards, headhunting services, respond to ads• You will form a view quickly of what does and doesn’t work.• NEVER pay any fees unless you have checked the people out

Skills Position On Fees• We DO NOT charge fees to candidates• To enable us to do this we are selective on who we will work with• To accept you as a candidate for an international company we need all this information professionally presented• Some of our business partners DO make charges, but they are always disclosed. Check out www.skillsprovision.co.uk/guidance-notes

Skills Provision the Advert!• This guide is provided in the hope that you will use Skills Provision• We provide a global internet based solution driven by technology• Skills provides you with the tools for success• YOU - the candidate do the work and this is why we can offer a free service• Our service DOES NOT include a telephone based service but is driven by email and internet, please respect our chosen business practice

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How To Get An International Job

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