6 Benefits Of Working Abroad

Working abroad can help you build valuable skills for your career and can set you apart from a crowd of other applicants when it comes to applying for jobs. Luckily, employers value people with international experience. It proves how adaptable you are by embracing change and learning to adjust to a completely different culture.

Thinking about working abroad but hesitant to make the move? These six benefits may help you make the leap of faith.

Enhanced CV

Having experience of working in another country on your CV will make you stand out from the crowd. There are so many aspects of working abroad that you can add to your CV/cover letter and at interviews it’s something you can talk about.

Learn a new language

If you’ve ever fancied learning a new language but never got the chance, now is your time. Being bilingual is actually proven to make you smarter and another good skill to add to your CV. Your communication skills in general will improve. Plus, things like giving a presentation or speaking with new clients will be a breeze after spending time in another country and successfully expressing yourself to people who speak a different language.

Professional networking

If you utilise LinkedIn, you’ll be aware how having a professional network of likeminded individuals can be extremely beneficial. A global professional network is even stronger and could open up more opportunities for you. You know what they say: it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.

Out your comfort zone

Sometimes it can be very easy to get stuck in a rut. You’ve got a 9-5 job, it pays okay, it’s conveniently close to your house but it doesn’t challenge you mentally and you’re bored most the time you’re there.

So break free and seek new opportunities! If you find the perfect job aboard and it’s an amazing opportunity, go for it. Future employers will appreciate the fact you’re a self-starter with initiative.

Personal growth

Working abroad gives you a chance to grow not just in a professional capacity but also personally. Experiencing a new culture, eating new foods and the various challenges you’ll encounter abroad will help equip you with a skillset you couldn’t achieve any other way.

It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Unless you’re planning on working abroad forevermore, it could be a once in a lifetime opportunity. If you’ve recently graduated now is the best time to go, as once you get into a career it can be harder to pack up and leave. Plus, as time goes on and you shoulder more responsibilities, these will naturally make it harder to do something like work abroad.

Ultimately, working abroad is an opportunity to be embraced. So get out, be bold and be brave! You’ve got this!

Haleema Khokhar also known as Kimi (a college nickname that stayed) is a journalism graduate working in the world of marketing and freelance writing. She loves animals, dance and a strong cup of tea. Check out her website and Twitter at @MyImpression_ you can also check out her personal Twitter at @KimiKhokhar 

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