Factors you need to consider when searching for a job overseas would be:
? The location and its cultural setting
? The company and the type of job offered
? Learned courses and/or the necessary experience
Once these factors are in place, you can then start fixing your papers or travel documents. This includes your passport and visa. Of course, you need to have a destination before you start applying for work visa. Sometimes you also need to show bank records or financial documents to ensure that you can sustain your stay in that country until you get your first pay check. Another important thing to have ready would be your health records as well. It should include your medical history and your immunization record. There are some countries that require boosters or additional shots.
If you are ready, you can then start browsing the Net for suitable job offers. At this time, you need to prepare for job-search correspondence. This is important because in some countries, CVs or resumes don't cover everything they need to know. They still need to ask you other questions before they consider your application.
How to Make your Job-Search Correspondence
Step 1: Do your cover letter.
Same rules apply, address it to the hiring manager or the person in-charge or recruitment. Make sure your first paragraph is enticing and attention-grabbing. This should explain why you are writing to them in the first place. Then put your skills, accomplishments and even education background (just the ones that match your employer's needs). When you end your cover letter, ask for an interview.
Step 2 - Attach your resume.
It is more professional to send a CV than a resume so if you still have a resume, convert it to CV. Just research about how to make a CV as it can vary in different countries.
Step 3 - Send your cover letter and resume.
Step 4 - Wait for a reply or questions.
Step 5 - Politely and promptly answer queries and submit additional requirements.
When finding overseas work, another important thing to consider would be contacts. It is wise to build a network of contacts as these people may be able to help you in your job-search later on. What you can do is to take advantage of numerous networking sources. You can also try professional and alumni organizations. These people should be able to alert you on job leads. They may also help you find other contacts.
Let's say you've emailed or snail mailed your application (or you can also submit to embassies) and you finally got the job interview. What do you do next? For international overseas jobs, these are usually done through:
? Phone
? Email
? Video conferencing/Skype
If is important that you prepare for this. You need to be aware of the different interview methods. You should also exert some effort to show them that you are confident in your language skills. Language barrier is a great disadvantage. If they notice this, you won't stand a chance. You also need to show some confidence and enthusiasm. Just stay focused during the interview.
Preparation and practice are two things you need to succeed in finding work abroad. You need to learn how you can sell your accomplishments, education and skills. You should make them realize that it is YOU they need and the rest of the 99 other applicants seeking that same position.