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You may already have a destination in mind, but if not, consider what makes you a valuable addition to a certain place. Foreign language skills are an obvious first step, but if you want to apply for a job in another nation, consider where your talents and history will be most appealing to prospective employers.

"There are certain areas where your knowledge is recognized by the locals," explains Monster Career Expert Vicki Salemi. Consider fashion; prominent centres include New York, Paris, Milan, and Tokyo. "If you had a fantastic internship at a Manhattan fashion firm, a Milan fashion startup could be jealous."

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Just because you live in the United States doesn't mean you can't keep up to speed on the foreign employment market. "Get very tuned in," advises Salemi. "Begin monitoring worldwide news to discover what's trending." You should avoid applying to a firm that has just laid off 1,000 individuals. Or maybe there is a sudden tech boom in a certain location."

Start your overseas job hunt now.

Start browsing for international jobs on Monster after you've narrowed down a country or area. You may also look at particular abroad locations, such as the United Kingdom or France. Once you've decided on a firm, read what others have to say about it on Monster's company review site.

Attempt to get a foreign transfer.

Many businesses have programs in place to transfer personnel overseas, so you may seek for work at one of these companies. "One of the finest methods to acquire a job abroad is to perform a rotating assignment," adds Salemi. "Large corporations, like as Deloitte, are renowned for giving two- to three-year assignments to a foreign office." They handle your visa, relocation fees and logistics, and taxes. "They'll help you choose an apartment, set up your cable, acquire an international drivers license—everything that comes with a big transfer," she explains.

Make your resume more local.

Check that your keywords are in the local language. "Computers won't identify misspelled terms, so if you're applying to employment in the United Kingdom, modify words like 'funny' to 'humour,'" explains Salemi. Translate your resume into the language of the nation where you're applying if you're proficient.

Persuade them that you're worth it.

The most difficult issue in obtaining a job overseas is convincing a recruiting manager that it is worthwhile to hire someone from another nation. According to Salemi, the first place to market yourself is in your cover letter. "Tell them you're presently in the United States but want to migrate to their city and work overseas, most likely at your own expense—and explain why you're the ideal candidate for the position."

Tell them you're prepared to go to any length to get a face-to-face interview. Offer to visit a local office if they have one in the United States. "Above all," she advises, "sell yourself in the same manner you would here—tell them why you're the finest person for the position, above and beyond everyone else."

Utilize your network

If you studied or worked overseas, make advantage of any resources provided by your school or previous workplace, advises Salemi. Even if you did not study abroad, check to see whether your university offers a worldwide alumni network that may help you with your job hunt. "These individuals may also be excellent resources for locating a place to reside," she adds. As usual, go out to your full network of friends and relatives; you never know who could know someone in a foreign firm.

Adjust to their local time (and holidays)

Because you are the job seeker, you must be adaptable and tailor your schedule to theirs, not the other way around. If they are available to interview at 3 a.m. your time, you must do it. "And keep in mind holidays," adds Salemi. "Just because we're closed on Labor Day or Thanksgiving doesn't imply that international businesses are."

Improve your Skype abilities.

Because you won't be flying across the world for interviews, you'll need to learn how to ace a Skype interview. Make sure to test your camera, utilize a neutral backdrop, and appear as professional as you would in person—regardless of the time of day or night.

Be prepared to demonstrate your fluency in a certain language. "Not only may they want that you communicate in the foreign language, but you may also be required to take a language exam," explains Salemi.