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- Working abroad, the ultimate experience
With global barriers breaking down and more business being done around the world, experience abroad is now more valuable then ever before. Researchers have found that 67% of FTSE chief executives and 33% of workers at Fortune top 100 companies have spent at least one year working abroad in a foreign country. Companies site that by working abroad, employees are able to gain a different understanding in the way they think. This skill which would be contributed by being to adapt to new cultures will prove highly beneficial in future career aspects and could be a determining factor in the future for who is chosen for executive roles of large corporations.
The Times Online
- Gap year: how to make yourself stand out
When applying to university or positions in the work field, many employers and tutors alike will always talk about how generic applications and CVs are becoming. Sure a student may have all A’s or may claim they are extremely ambitious in their field of study, however many can not actually demonstrate why they are more qualified than the next person. Although, there is a new way employers and tutors are deciphering who has the desire in their field, and who is just stating what most people want to hear, by looking at gap years. While spending a gap year travelling the world may set a student apart slightly, what is more noticeable is when a CV contains information about working abroad. By actually taking the initiative to go to a new country and work in a position that will help the person’s future care, employers and tutors are easily able to determine who has the enthusiasm and motivation to excel their in careers.
The Independent
- The benefits of study abroad
While no one disagrees that study abroad will be the “experience of a lifetime”, research now shows just have great the advantages of studying and working abroad can be. Independent studies have surveyed those who have studied and worked abroad between the time span of 50 years to verify what benefits are gained. More than 95% of the group surveyed claimed increases in self confidence and maturity. But besides own personal benefits, more than 80% of the respondents claim to have gained skills to assist in furthering their career. One interesting factor for all the surveys done was that those who took advantage of multiple programs or year long study programs ranked experiences and benefits at great level. While a study or work abroad program may be an “experience of a lifetime” it is also beneficial for your lifetime.
Transitions Abroad Magazine
- Generation X goes to work abroad
With travel costs less expensive and flying a common form of transportation, more younger people are deciding to work abroad then ever before. With opportunities that has now enable almost anyone is able to do take the opportunity that has been proven a beneficial addition to not only a CV but to a person life. When deciding on what program may be right for you, there are a few items to keep in mind. The first is to plan ahead to ensure the best outcome to help you further your career. Also, network and ask questions. University tutors, international offices, and employers all have opportunities to enable you to go abroad. With the right attitude and resources you can become part of the growing trend of Generation X working abroad.
Transitions Abroad Magazine
