How to find job in Abroad:

How to find job in Abroad

Coming directly to the point on how anyone can find a suitable job anywhere in the world! Here in this article you will find a systematic and easy approaches to find jobs in countries like USA, Australia, Canada, Dubai, GCC, Denmark, Netherlands and so on, there are lots of countries where people searching jobs. Below are the easy yet most effective ways one can find their dream job anywhere in abroad. Also, there is a lot of things to taken care off while searching jobs in abroad. So let’s begin the detail discussion:

1.       Create  Action plan & Strategies:

Firstly, make a strategic plan to get desired outcome and how you make this plan take below points into consideration:

a.       Decide for how long you want to go to any country (Short term or Long term).

b.      Do Research about countries where you are planning to move.

c.       Make list of your skill sets which you think you are good at.

d.      Find out any friends, relatives or acquaintance you have in any country and talk to them.

e.      Gather more information about job scenario in foreign through internet.

2.       Have valid Passport:

You need to have a valid passport. If you don’t have so you can apply online as it is very easy to get your passport. Many people depend on the employers for passport as well but you need to know that nominal charges are there for applying for passport. How you can apply for passport online https://portal2.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/procFormSubOnl

3.       Choose Countries:

People get stuck on how to find a suitable country so here is the answer:

a.       Make list of as many countries where you are planning to move.

b.      Do research on job market in those countries.

c.       Check Environmental, political, social economic conditions and their immigration policies. You can gather all information through internet.

d.      Compare all these factors with your home country.

e.      You will find the best suitable country option in this process.

For example If you like cold places you can plan for Canada, if you like climate like India so you can opt for Australia. Apart from this two countries if you think you have good technical skills so you may go for Dubai, Saudi Arabia, GCC countries. For IT, Engineers and Top Management executives USA is an option, Denmark, Netherlands and Ireland are the countries where people from medical background do have good opportunities and so on. This is how you can do your own detail research about your options and decide the best one to go ahead.

4.       CV & Cover letter as per country and company’s requirement:

CV and Cover letter is an entry ticket for the interview, there are different types of CV formats for fresher’s, professional and for C level executives. Click here to get various types of CV format https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/cv-format-guide

While writing CV keeps in mind give/mention full details of your job responsibilities the reason for this is in every country designation and roles are different it’s not similar to Indian companies. It’s better to describe your roles and responsibilities point wise.

 An interesting CV needs an interesting cover letter. Cover letter is nothing but the summary of your professional and personal life. Be selective as keywords play a very important role in your cover letter and CV.  Here are few sample cover letter https://resumegenius.com/cover-letter-examples

5.       Register your profile on various Government job Banks:

Every country has their job banks where people from other countries have to register their profile and if they have any vacancies the employer’s give preference to the profile which is register with their job banks. Countries like Canada, Australia, and Dubai etc have their job banks.

6.       Create your profile on various job portals of particular country:

Like in India we do get register our profile on various job portals likewise if you are looking opportunities in a particular country then you have to register your profile along with your updated resume on those countries job portals. Now, the first question comes in mind is how to find job portals of any particular country! So below is the process:

Example if we look for Canada then you have to go to Google Canada ( www.google.ca) likewise for every country Google have their own extension Ex: Australia (.au), United Arab Emirates (.ae), Denmark (.dk), Ireland (.ie) , Netherlands (.nl) etc.

Just open Google of that particular country and register your profile with updated resume on various local job portals.

7.       Use Social Media:

We are living in the era of social media where everything is available on our figure tip. Be active on various professional web portals like LinkedIn and get connected with various professionals. Here you have two ways to do that one you can get connects with your specific industry professionals and seniors and second you can connect with any professional and increase you network. Both ways are important and again to make most of this networking sites you have to do it keeping in mind your aim which you want to meet through those connection building.

8.       Know about Recruitment Process:

As we all know every company have their own unique recruitment process in a same way different countries do have their own defined guidelines to their companies while hiring any human resource from outside their country. In many countries companies have to prove to their government on why they want to hire any human resource outside their country. Now here you roles and responsibilities plays a crucial role that’s why we have to explain it in details in our resume or CV.

Many English-speaking countries IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/GRE/GMAT is mandatory to clear. Check in which country which examination in required then appear and clear it accordingly. These exams are pretty costly and hence it’s suggested to prepare oneself before appearing for the same. There are lots of tutorials and information available on internet for this exam preparation.

9.       Do your own Research about Sectors & Companies of your Interest:

As we do research and collect information of our industry or sector while planning to switch a job, in same way we have to look macro picture of the country economy not only on job perspective but also check on health, security etc. Don’t just relay on the information provided by your consultant do your own research and then take an informed decision.

10.   Find and use References (if any):

References plays a very vital role, try to find any connection and references in those countries where you are planning to settle down and don’t feel shy for asking help from them.

11.   Maintain Sufficient Fund in Bank Account:

This is important for people who are applying for PR visa and even if you are looking for work visa or any other visa try to keep up adequate amount for your backup. Be a good negotiator when it is of work visa.

For Work Visa negotiate:

i.                     On  your Tickets and Accommodation

ii.                   On to take your family along with you

iii.                  On leaves & Travelling policy

iv.                 On Visa process ( ask employer to do it)

v.                   On contact and terms and conditions

NOTE: No Employer will ask for money to give you job, never ask to surrender you Passport for contractual period, never give you job offer without interview. If someone asks you to do so then consider them a fraud and don’t get into their trap.

Important points to remember:

1.       Never Ever surrender your Passport to any employer, consultancies or anyone.

2.       Never use paid services of recruitment consultancies.

3.       Check genuineness of employers.

4.       Don’t share your Credit or Debit card details with any employers.

5.       Don’t fall into traps of shortcuts: Getting job is a time-consuming process.

6.       Take everything in writing don’t trust on verbal commitments.

7.       Never surrender any of your original documents.

8.       Don’t fall into greed stay calm and focused.

9.       Negotiate with full swing on salary, visa process, accommodation etc.

10.   Believe on your gut instinct.

Hope these points will help you in making decision if you plan to find a job in abroad to start new life.