| unting abroad can be both an opportunity and an | | | | of job openings. Assorted prime papers offer |
| adventure. There are hurdles to overcome when | | | | complement of job vacancies like "The Guardian," "The |
| searching for the right job abroad. Let's take going to | | | | Daily Telegraph," "The Times," or the "The |
| Madrid, Paris, Rome or London for example. It's not | | | | Independent" particularize vacancies daily. Companies |
| enough to just send resumes, the idea should be "get | | | | are very particular regarding the reason you are |
| the luggage and get on the plane." | | | | applying. Research on their product offers, location of |
| Getting a work permit is one obstacle in Europe. To | | | | branches/offices, etc. There must be a reason why |
| stay there for an extended time, a residence permit is | | | | there is an interest to work for a specific company. |
| needed. This an only be granted once a working | | | | The application for jobs in Italy should also consist of a |
| permit has been granted. Companies only provide | | | | typed application letter. This should be formal and |
| non-European workers their work permits if they | | | | conventional in form. Using the Italian language is a |
| prove that there are no qualified European for the | | | | must when explaining the intriguing reason for |
| position. This is tough since the European Employment | | | | application. Diplomas and other credentials including |
| Services allows different companies to recruit | | | | impressive list of references should be handy during |
| prospects in eighteen European Economic Area | | | | the initial interview. There are three to four expected |
| countries. Remember that an ideal candidate is one | | | | follow-up interviews including a psychometric test. Put |
| who is able to speak the native language of a specific | | | | emphasis on personal appearance before the |
| city other than English. | | | | interview especially how the dress as this shows the |
| If you have your eye on Spain, a typed application | | | | concern in getting the job being applied for. |
| letter with a resume must be prepared, including a | | | | The average job search abroad ranges between six |
| recent photo and translated qualifications and/or copies | | | | to twelve months. Experts consider searching for a |
| of diplomas and other credentials. The letter must be | | | | job a full time job itself. Attending career counseling is |
| written in a direct formal style citing the vacancy | | | | helpful if unsure on what to do. There are a lot of |
| applying for. A must have for the closing should be "En | | | | great career resources who can give advise that best |
| espera de sus noticias, les saluda atentamente." | | | | fits ones interests and passion. |
| In the United Kingdom, newspapers are good sources | | | | |