Use your military skills to land a job overseas

You know how to plan, and you have some insight as to how things work overseas. Use the intelligence you’ve obtained and put together a solid plan, building upon what you know and the connections you have already made in the military.

Once you find the right job, apply, and start trying to make connections at that location, using your current virtual network. You may be surprised how many people you know have connections to people in the organizations and locations you desire. We live in a global communications era, so join online social media and discussion groups related to your profession. Find the email lists and other forums devoted to your profession, with members from other countries. Hiring officials desire to match the right people for overseas assignments. You may have the knowledge, but they also want candidates with a strong desire to work abroad.

BENEFITS OF OVERSEAS WORK

As you dream about your next position overseas, know that there are some great benefits.

You’ll have the opportunity to see more of the world. The pay is typically very good. Often, there are additional funds to help with your movement overseas and allowances to assist in covering the basic cost of living.

Other hidden gems are the associated resume enhancements. Having worked overseas, you will have professional experience that will change your perspective. Working with local nationals, you will gain personal experiences showing your future employers that you understand diverse cultures, ideas, and people. When moving internationally, you will be faced with numerous challenges and determination is a prerequisite. Future employers will see all these qualities as highly desirable.

With the right qualifications, an optimistic attitude, good connections, and your valuable security clearance, you have a great opportunity to land your dream job, abroad.