Many of our members are not being transferred abroad by their current employers, but searching for a position abroad. Obtaining a work permit is often a big hurdle and we'll cover this in an upcoming issue.
Kelly Magowan of Six Figures, Australia's first job site exclusively for high salary earners, wrote a great article, entitled Start with You - Not the Job Title.
In her article, Kelly advises, "In my experience with job seekers or careers clients, most people approach the job search by looking at the job titles and try to fit themselves into these boxes. Once you have a few years of experience behind you and have developed a vast array of skills and experiences, trying to fit into a box often causes frustration.
The best way to begin your job search is to start with you, your skills, interests, values, abilities and motivators. Rather than trying to fit yourself into a position description, create a position description of the types of jobs you are interested in and that suit you. It is a far more empowering process and is more likely to focus your job seeking and bring about a satisfying result."
Thanks to the Internet, searching for a job abroad is much easier than it used to be. There are hundreds of international jobs sites and even video interviewing. Be sure to frequently check our Overseas Jobs section and Subscribe to our bi-weekly classified newsletter, ExpatExchange Job & Classified News, which delivers new job opportunities right to your e-mail inbox.
Also, be sure to check out our Expat Report series that focuses on Working Abroad. Click here to read what expats have to say about finding employment in their respective countries, work permits and popular industries.
