Tips for Preparing Resume For an Overseas Job

 

Tips for Preparing Resume For an Overseas Job

Working in a foreign country is a tempting thought for many. The desire to explore the unknown, curiosity about the foreign land, its culture and people gets better off many and they venture into overseas territories for pursuing different employment opportunities.       However, before you even think of something similar your attention should be on creating a CV that is suited to international jobs-i.e an international resume.

A professional resume is only as effective as its target readers find it. Whether it is a company in the same city as you currently reside or an employer who is in the other side of the globe, your CV should be able to address the requirements and sensibilities of the reader. Impressing an international recruiter is always going to be a challenging task than impressing a local one, as there is a major difference in the social, cultural and professional expectations.  You will certainly have to put greater efforts and research while conceptualizing such a CV, but in the end if you are able to get it right, the results will be worth it.

The Major Difference

International resumes are different from the domestic CVs as international employers tend to place greater importance on the individual’s personality and attributes which decide his ability to adapt to a foreign work environment. Their emphasis on your technical skills will be less as they focus on your international I.Q.  Thus your CV should be able to highlight the cross-cultural skills, and other smaller details that are unique to job applications for international jobs.

Reflect your personality

The professional document you are sending out to the employer should be able to reflect your personality. Right from your career objective to skills, education and work experience every section should be tailored to meet the expectations of the international job you are applying to. This breakdown helps international employer know the inside out of your personality, who you are and why you are good at your work.

Group International experience together if any

If you already have some kind of international experience it would help you immensely in gaining the new job. However, instead of scattering your international experience, group it under one section. This way you will be increasing its impact and minimizing the chances that the recruiter’s eyes miss any of it.   Any international volunteering or internship will also add to the effect.

Language and Style

Another important point to keep in mind while sending your application for an overseas job is to adapt the language and style of the CV as per the standards of that country or geographical region. If you can send the resume in the native language of that country- nothing like that. However, do so only if you are confident enough about your proficiency in that language. Most of the nations use English as a common medium of communication. Therefore, sending your resume in English will also work fine, as long as it doesn’t have any errors.

Length

An international resume is usually longer as it contains a lot of extra information about your personality which you would usually not include in a domestic resume. A 3 to 4 page resume is normal. However, that doesn’t mean that you will include every single non-relevant detail about your family, professional work history or personality. The more you respect the recruiter’s time the better for you.

Other details

There are a host of other details that must be a part of your international resume. Language and travel descriptions should be more detailed. You can also list the citizenship details, and your marital status is also a good idea, as a single professional is considered more open to travelling across the globe. Knowledge of a third language other than English and native language is always beneficial.

Author Bio-

Saurabh Tyagi is a blogger and a professional career author with proven expertise in writing for topics related to jobs, job trends, different job opportunities, various workplace and industry information, tips and strategies for job seekers.

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