Whether you’re a UK student considering a career abroad or an international student seeking a role in a different country, we’ll help you turn your jet-setting ideas into a reality.
Where to start
Your desire to work in another country may have come from falling in love with somewhere on holiday, an appetite to use your language skills in your career to wanting to immerse yourself in the international global economy. Whatever your motivation, here are some useful tips to get you started.
Have you been to the country you want to work in?
If not, maybe you should go out there for a short period of time before committing yourself to the move. You'll get a feel for the place, experience the culture and understand potential living expenses. Travelling enables you to meet a wide range of people and chance encounters when travelling can lead to employment offers.
Are you looking for a specific role or open to ideas? What do you know about the job market?
Are you looking for temporary work, exploring career options or have a clear idea about the role you want? Whatever your situation, Passport Career, a database of international careers information, can help you to answer the following questions:
- How and where are jobs advertised?
- Do I need language skills?
- How do I format my CV and covering letter?
- Do I need a visa?
Are you looking for a graduate role?
Graduate employers in the UK may have opportunities for overseas travel, but this can’t be guaranteed and often you need to remain in the UK while completing the initial training period. Typically, larger employers with global offices would be most likely to relocate employees. Look on LinkedIn for employees from your country based in other countries and make contact with them to ask for their advice.
Using UoN networks to explore opportunities and seek advice
University of Nottingham graduates work all around the world, so make use of international alumni groups and associations. Find out about the connections you can make as an alumnus on the university's Alumni Relations website.
Don't just rely on job boards, reach out directly to employers and recruiters. Making the effort to put yourself out there can do wonders, even if it’s short coffee chats with people in your industry.