STRIKES, snow and a freezing conditions may have made it tough for you to get to work today, so if you’re wishing you could work abroad, you’re not alone.
According to Total Jobs, a bumper 4.5 million Brits say they’d consider working for an overseas firm, with around 44,000 making the move each year.
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Applying to a company abroad without contacts or a visa can be difficult, but it’s far easier to move within an international firm which has UK offices.
Some companies even offer placements in foreign offices as part of your role.
So if your dreaming of a job in the sun, here are the Sun Jobs tip to get you started.
Work for an international firm based in the UK
Before you apply for any UK job, research the company and see where else they operate in the world.
The more branches they have worldwide, the more chance you have of landing an overseas placement.
Apply for a secondment scheme
Most big companies offer six-month or one-year overseas placements to build teams globally.
Ask your HR department what your firm’s programme is and how to get involved.
Learn the language
Got you heart set on a particular destination? Getting to grips with the local lingo will show you are serious about making the move and will ensure your application stands out.
Join international networking groups
LinkedIn has a myriad of global networking groups or you can join your company’s internal forum.
Internations.org is a good place to start too.
Know your visa requirements
Different countries have vastly different requirements for would-be workers, so check out what you’ll need to be accepted.
You may have to hold a degree or professional qualifications for some roles, so make sure you match up before you apply.
Start your overseas adventure with one of these amazing jobs with companies who operate worldwide.
Senior Payment & Risk Analyst, Roku, Manchester
From pay to the US of A, this job offers it all …
The Job: Roku, the number one TV streaming platform in the US, is looking for a Senior Payment & Risk Analyst to join its payments and commerce team.
What You’ll Do: The successful applicant will be tasked with investigating and developing solutions to track, monitor and improve Roku’s payment and commerce ecosystem.
You’ll Need: As well as a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in statistics, business analytics, data science, mathematics, economics, engineering or computer science, you’ll have seven years’ of work experience with five years’ of experience across payment, risk, marketplaces, e-commerce, retail, digital media or financial services industries.
Apply Now: Check out the full Senior Payment & Risk Analyst requirements or see other roles at Roku.
Delivery Manager, Klarna, Manchester
The king of buy now pay later firms offers opportunities to work across Europe.
The Job: The Delivery Manager works with merchants to deliver a smooth experience while they implement and integrate Klarna products and solutions.
What You’ll Do: Day-to-day you’ll be in contact with merchants via phone, video call or email as well as on site, eliminating friction and providing knowledge of Klarna products and best practices to ensure optimal customer experience.
What You’ll Need: Ambition and significant drive. You should also have proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English.
An understanding of XML, HTML, and Rest API is desirable, along with familiarity with ecommerce shop systems or payment systems.
Apply Now: Check out the full Delivery Manager application requirements or view other job openings at Klarna.
Senior Sales Executive, eClerx, London
eClerx has offices in India, America, Europe and Asia, so get started with this London-based role.
The Job: Working within the financial markets department, the Senior Sales Executive will lead the pursuit of sales and close opportunities using established processes.
What You’ll Do: Day-to-day you’ll identify prospective clients, build a pipeline of qualified leads and follow up with a well-defined plan to aggressively close new business.
You’ll also have assigned accounts and clients to manage and will develop strong relationships with new and developing customers.
You’ll Need: A deep understanding of the industry landscape is required, along with experience selling consulting solutions in the financial markets field.
You’ll also need a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Apply Now: Find out more about the Senior Sales Executive role or explore more opportunities at eClerx.
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