Working abroad forces you to step outside your comfort zone for many reasons. Besides learning a new language, moving to a new country and building up a social network, it is at work you will practice embracing diversity. You will have an opportunity to relate with people from different backgrounds and work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Working abroad may also help you develop skills recruiters and employers value, such as the ability to resolve problems quickly, flexibility, resilience, adaptability, entrepreneurial knowledge, ability to make decisions, leadership and many more.

Here are 4 advantages of working in an international workplace:

1 - Communication and Language Skills

We believe the most effective way to gain English fluency is to live and work in an English speaking country. You will need to communicate clearly to succeed in the workplace and there is no better teacher than real work experience. Employers with an international workforce know that all the technical skills are useless unless you can communicate effectively.

2 - Resilience and Adaptability

As an extension of your working abroad experience you will develop resilience and become adaptable to different environments and situations. You will need to know and control your emotions very well as staying away from home can yield moments of loneliness, insecurity, homesickness especially in challenging times like the one we are experiencing.

3 - Cultural Exchange

Dealing with differences, at first, can be a little difficult. However, it is a great opportunity to experience other realities. You acquire knowledge about countries, behaviours and habits, and learn to respect different opinions. So cultural exchange is very valuable and helps to broaden your view on various issues.

4 - Global Networking

The possibility of interacting with people from different backgrounds, countries and accents is real. You will be exposed to work in multicultural groups, reinforcing your teamwork skills. Moving forward, you can get endorsements and recommendations from colleagues and build up lifelong relationships. LinkedIn can also help you to keep in touch with your contacts and update you about your industry trends.

Whether it is an international internship or a permanent role, having international experience on your CV will give you a valuable competitive advantage. If you want to start your career in Australia we can help you, book a free consultation here.