Recommendations on how to find a job abroad

Requirements to the content of the resume may vary from country to country: for example, in the USA there are strict requirements to the CV, such as the length of no more than 1 page, specifying tasks only in the format of achievements. In the UK it is not customary to include date of birth, add a photo and information about marital status, while in Switzerland these items are desirable. Such information can be found in public sources for your country of interest (e.g., specifics of resumes for companies in the USA https://cutt.ly/3vFSbDZ, in Germany https://cutt.ly/7vFSIpa).

Overseas, LinkedIn is the most obvious resource for your job search. Not only can recruiters find you on this social network, but you can also respond to a large number of job openings on your own. In your profile, you should fill in all fields and write 2-4 sentences about your professional background and desired development vector. In German-speaking countries, a similar resource XING is more actively used.

Each country has its own specialized job search sites like LinkedIn. It is enough to choose the most popular ones to search for vacancies there and respond to them.

Facebook* is gaining popularity among recruiters of foreign companies. Therefore, it can be a useful solution to fill in the fields "Education", "Place of work" (with the name of the position and responsibilities) so that your profile can be found by recruiters. You can also subscribe to groups that advertise vacancies in the field that suits you.
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When responding to overseas vacancies, a cover letter is required in most cases. Therefore, it is always better to have a prepared template in which you will change only certain points for a specific vacancy - the name of the position and company, project experience and skill set.

When looking for a job abroad, it's worth reading interviews and personally getting to know people who have already succeeded in finding a job. Since the process has its own specifics in each country, other people's personal experiences can help you learn about pitfalls and insights. Use social media to see for yourself the success stories.

Sometimes smaller companies can be more flexible in formal employment requirements for foreign candidates compared to corporations. One of the most well-known startup job search sites is AngelList. However, some startups do not post vacancies in open sources at all, so you should write directly to the corporate email, attaching your CV and CL. In such a case, it is extremely important to explain your interest in the company and indicate in which direction you would like to develop.