Many young individuals dream of a career abroad but are unsure how to proceed. Once someone has made a decision, he or she should start by finding out as much information as possible about potential companies.
An important part to consider is to examine a few companies instead of many companies. One advantage is that the company you choose has an office in Sweden, and then you can contact the company and find out more information about the activities abroad.
Search the Internet and read foreign newspapers. Here you will not only find various job offers, but you can also learn about international markets and where most of the opportunities exist. The countries that have been most popular for newly graduated students is England and nearby countries such as Denmark and Norway.
The inauguration of the Oresund Bridge has resulted in that many students are attracted to the region. The reason to why many newly graduated economists apply for work in England is that there are many interesting opportunities within the financial sector. Furthermore, it is not very difficult for Swedish students to enter the British market since they have a reputation of being "hard workers".
The main focus abroad is not the education itself but rather the perception of the person and what he or she has achieved. This is especially evident in The U.S where there is a great emphasis on the education itself and not particularly the major or field. According to the Americans, having an education suggests that the individual has high goals and it is often possible to work within an area that differs from the actual focus of the major.
Language skills may be a deciding factor. An individual with a foreign background has an advantage in this context since communication has become increasingly important.
The recruitment process does not differ significantly from one country to another.
Cecilia Helland