Careerjournal.com offers advice on landing a high-level position abroad

Switching continents to switch jobs can enhance your career, says CareerJournal.com, The Wall Street Journalís executive career site. In todayís globalized economy, a rising number of professionals perceive moving abroad as a career-enhancing move. But job hopping to a distant corner of the world requires pluck, persistence and perspiration.



ìThere is a rising demand for bilingual global managers,î says Tony Lee, publisher, CareerJournal.com. ìBut the overseas experience isnít for everyone. The learning curve is very highóespecially if youíve never lived in that country before.î

If you donít want to spend six months to a year in another country, or if youíre poor at learning languages or prone to homesickness, you are probably better off spending time in the U.S. working on a multinational team, or helping on a project with an overseas supplier.

CareerJournal.com offers this advice to those who want to land higher-level positions abroad:

Sharpen your networking skills so youíre well connected to people with clout at your desired destination.
Build deep ties with executive recruiters abroad.
Prepare for such a move at least a year or two in advance.
Get involved in world-wide professional groups.
Obtain press coverage to raise your global profile.
Seek introductions from overseas customers, suppliers and venture-capital firms.
Position yourself to compete with local talent.

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