Comments on: Recent Graduate? Work Abroad!

By: Vincent van de Berg

Vincent van de Berg — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 12:19:27 +0000

I know from experience that working abroad has a huge amount of benefits, both on short-term as well as long-term. The experience alone may change you as a person and could enhance your social capabilities, which might help you on your new workplace later. Plus, it’s always nice to have it on your CV.
I do agree with the fact that working abroad requires a lot of preparation, both cultural as economical. You can see that growing international job websites such as http://www.searchjobsabroad.com/International-jobs.html try to focus on that point.

Great post!

By: International Careers

International Careers — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:05:14 +0000

For international job seekers, be sure to research, prepare and research. Learn more about the host country, their culture, laws, job market, cost of living, food, etc.

These information will help you understand and plan your job search.

By: Miguel Barbosa

Miguel Barbosa — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:40:35 +0000

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By: Mr. GoTo

Mr. GoTo — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:53:18 +0000

I can’t dispute your premise but I would add this suggestion: Take a “grand tour” of the U.S. first. We have plenty of cultural and geographic diversity in this country that so many Americans have never experienced. Some of the worst offenders are long time residents of large cities – e.g., NYC – who have traveled more in foreign countries than in the U.S. It’s sad really.

By: Trevor Wilson

Trevor Wilson — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:50:28 +0000

Great post!

I run a blog over at Gradversity.com and I write on how to help new graduates find their first “real” job after college or university.

I recently posted an article on working abroad and how it can help you land a job. One of my biggest regrets when it came to looking for work after school was that I didn’t consider working abroad as an option. It would have definitely helped me stand out from the crowd when it came to hunting for entry level jobs.

From other new grads that I have talked to, any international work experience almost always comes out as a point of discussion in interviews and can really help set you apart.

Anyway, great post!