How to Apply for a Job Abroad

1. Start networking
2. Find a professional job consultant
3. Ask for referral from friends and family settled abroad
4. Use portals with international jobs
5. Check for Indian companies with H-1B visa or sponsors international travel
6. Apply for a course in your target foreign country
7. Visit the embassy of your dream country
8. Learn the language
9. Conclusion

We all at some point or other have thought about finding a job abroad for better exposure. But most of us get stumped when faced with the question, “How to apply for a job abroad?”

Worry no more!

In this article, we will provide you with 8 basic yet crucial steps in your job application process internationally.

Let’s begin!

Start networking

Networking by attending job fairs, webinars and walk-ins can help you get insights into how to apply for jobs abroad.

The major focus of these events is to guide aspirants to secure a job internationally by connecting with recruiters.

Find a professional job consultant

A professional job consultant can help you land a job abroad by providing expert guidance in exchange for a fee.

So, while trusting a job consultant, look for one with affordable fee structure and market credibility to protect yourself against scams.

To check the agency's credibility, you can check for their client reviews, looking them up on social media, consumer forums, or even ask a friend if they availed a consultant to land a job abroad.

Ask for referral from friends and family settled abroad

If you have a relative or a friend settled abroad, it’s time reach out to them as another way to securing a job abroad is through referrals.

Getting a referral from a local citizen of a country can add to your credibility and get you authentic, firsthand information.

This is the easiest as they are residents of your dream country and have a good knowledge about how hiring works there and could even help with your job application.

Use portals with international jobs

When looking for a job abroad, it is best to go through trusted job portals like Naukri.com that provides jobseekers with opportunities across the globe and presents the option to select location, both domestic and international.

All you have to do is create an account/login to Naukri’s website and fill up your requirements like your job profile, location, experience level, industry, etc. to get jobs according to your preferences.

The best thing about Naukri.com is they verify job postings thoroughly. You can also checkout the career page of the international companies for insights about skill requirements and you can work on it accordingly.

Check for Indian companies with H-1B visa or sponsors international travel

Joining an MNC or Indian start-ups which sponsor official international trips is another great way to apply for a job abroad. This will allow you a better exposure and network with recruiters over there.

Also, through networking you can find out more about the relevant skills in that country and their pay grade, etc.

Apply for a course in your target foreign country

Applying for a Master's course is a comparatively easier way to find a job abroad. The degree can help you be more easily employable than trying to scout for jobs from an ocean away.

You can also opt for internships side by side to improve your resume in that particular country.

Visit the embassy of your dream country

Many metropolitan cities house embassies of foreign countries as they help build diplomatic relationships. These embassies also open up job opportunities and from there onwards open avenues abroad.

However, you need to be meticulous in your job applications for embassies as they are very particular about their requirements and security purposes.

You can visit the consulates' websites or even physically visit the place to understand their requirements, opening, and even their job application processes.

Learn the language

If your dream country speaks a language you are unaware of, it is best to enroll in a language class for the same.

Learning the country's local language gives you leverage as foreign recruiters prefer candidates who have working knowledge of their language as it makes training easier.

Conclusion

Now, we understand that there’s always an underlying tension for job seekers who want to apply for a job abroad.

The fact that you will be on the other part of the world from your family and loved ones can be nerve wracking, but on the flip side international jobs can offer you a whole different world of work experience.

So, be clear about the country you want to apply to, do a thorough research about the country’s job prospects, work culture, job security and so on.

With this clarity follow the above-mentioned tips and you will surely land your dream job.

All the Best!