Calgary, Canada-based pilot Ryan Atkins flies for Skyservice Business Aviaation. An experienced pilot, Ryan Atkins has flown an array of aircraft over the last 10 years. He hopes to take his skills overseas and put them to use in the Middle East or Asia.
Moving abroad can be difficult, but professionals with specialized skills are usually able to find work overseas. If you are planning to move to another country, try following these steps to jump-start your job search.
1. Fully commit to the idea. Tell your friends, family, and professional acquaintances what you are planning. Networking is important domestically, but it is even more crucial to landing that first job overseas. Someone you know is bound to be able to help.
2. If you don’t already speak it, learn the language of the country you wish to work in. It is much easier to find employment if you speak the local language, or another popular language. Consider an immersion or homestay program to really master the language. Volunteer programs can also help to improve your language skills.
3. Try a transfer. If your current company does not have an office in the region you want to move to, try finding employment with another company that does. Even if you are not offered a position in the country you want to work in, you may be able to transfer there in time.
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