Job Search
Finding a job in a country other than your own is often challenging as most employers state that they don't sponsor visas for foreign nationals. But with Workpermitter's support, you can overcome this issue effectively whether you are already in the country you want to work in or not. Below are some different ways you can go about finding the right opportunity for yourself.
Note that global job portals often have country specific sites. If you are searching for jobs abroad from your home country, they will often take you to their local sites for your country and show only local jobs from there.
For sites such as Indeed, Monster etc, you can get around this problem but specifying other countries' names in your Google searches (e.g. Indeed USA, Monster Canada etc) and then going to their relevant sites for your job search.
For Linkedin on the other hand, you have to be careful to specify the right country in the search bar on the top as shown below.
If You Are A Student
- College Placement Cells: Talk to your college/school's placement cell or other bodies in your institute that are dedicated to helping international students.
- Inform them that your work permit can now be sponsored by Workpermitter and request them to inform employers about this.
- If you want us to send them an introductory email about how we work, send us an email at edu@workpermitter.com and we'll write to them.
Utilizing Personal Connections
- Networking: As always, people in you know can be very helpful, so leverage your network of friends, family, and professional contacts.
- Referrals: Ask for referrals from acquaintances working in your desired field or company.
- Inform them that your work permit can now be sponsored by Workpermitter and request them to inform employers about this.
Other Broad Areas
- Recruitment Agencies: Consider reaching out to agencies or individual recruiters that specialize in your field of interest.
- Professional Associations: Join industry-specific groups and attend events which can help you connect with people who could be helpful in your job search.
- Social Media: Engage with potential employers on professional social media platforms.They are increasingly using these platforms to find great candidates.
