Moving abroad but don't want to downgrade your pay check? Here are some tips to help you out!

1. How to Transfer Your Professional Qualifications Abroad

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Making the Leap
“There is no doubt that for
anyone thinking of making the
leap to foreign climates, “How
will I pay for it?” is top of the
consideration list. If you are not
in a position where you have
sufficient savings or pension
provisions, then looking at ways
to bring in an income will be one
of the first things you consider.”
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Get as much help as possible
“Use professional services;
talk to people who have been
through the process; talk to
experts. It's tempting to do all
the research yourself but
sometimes google really isn't
your friend; at least not your
only friend.”
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Give yourself time
“Being in a position to start work
may take you longer than you
realise. Ideally you need to have
all the information before you
make the leap, and enough
resources financially to cope with
any delays once you are in your
new country of choice.”
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Break down the process into stages
A few questions that can help you break this down:
- Does your country of choice recognise your qualifications?
- If not, is there an equivalent or alternative role?
- What professional registrations are required?
- Are the rules the same nationwide or are there regional variations?
- What kind of insurance do you need to practise in your field?
- How much will all of the administration cost?”
- Does your country of choice recognise your qualifications?
- If not, is there an equivalent or alternative role?
- What professional registrations are required?
- Are the rules the same nationwide or are there regional variations?
- What kind of insurance do you need to practise in your field?
- How much will all of the administration cost?”

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Where to find information
“Your first point of call is your
professional registering body. This is
a time to make them work for you
and earn those fees they take. Many
accrediting bodies will have a
dedicated member of staff to cover
overseas registrations. It's in their
best interests to keep you on their
books after you leave the UK, so they
are often very helpful at this time.”
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Where your qualifications are recognised
“Some qualifications are not
recognised at all once you cross the
border. Most healthcare bodies
have arrangements with other
countries in the EU to transfer
healthcare registrations between
them. UK health professionals often
have to take additional courses to
transfer their work abroad.”
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Local language requirements
“Many professional and public
bodies will expect your language
skills to be at a reasonable level and
often have exams you must sit to
prove your competency in this area.
Remember that conversational skills
in a language are not the same as
having the professional vocabulary
you need.”
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Protecting your registration in the UK
"It can be a mistake to let your UK
memberships slide as this can be
problematic if moving jobs or
geographical regions. Again it
varies from country to country.
Some professional roles don't
require you to maintain your
membership once qualified, but a
little time and investment here
may save you lots of hassle later.”
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Online help
“Another source of help are those
brave souls who have taken the
leap before you. This is where the
internet comes into it own. Forums
online where you can quiz those
who have gone through the process
can be helpful. The most important
element is that they can help you
avoid any errors or roadblocks they
encountered along the way.”
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Browsing the job pages
“Another good place to look is the
job adverts in your field and chosen
geographical area. Even if you are
not planning to apply, the job specs
will give you a sense of the normal
expectations for your role. This can
be really helpful in identifying gaps
in your training or experience.”
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