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All abroad for opportunity

A recent study commissioned by the Queensland Government and the International Education Association of Australia found that that six in 10 employers regarded the experience of overseas study as offering a "unique, competitive" advantage to a graduate's resume. This advantage is enhanced when the overseas experience complements a specialist degree.

Among the multinational firms surveyed, 70 per cent described international experience as an "exceptional asset" in the portfolio of a prospective employee, as did more than half the national employers.

Check out "All abroad for opportunity" (The Australian Higher Education)

Berno: Do you think the results will be the same in your own country? Would you consider working overseas after graduating from college? What are the factors which will guide your decision to go abroad or otherwise?

For me, it was an a combination of factors such as education and personal development opportunity, which brought me to seek employment in Australia. I am always indebted to Australia, this country gave me many opportunities in life, education and employment

posted on Thursday, October 19, 2006 7:54 PM by Bernard

# re: All abroad for opportunity @ Thursday, October 19, 2006 11:47 AM

Well, I think for a country like PH, many would dream to go outside the country. Personally, I would want to but before I leave, I should have equipped myself with the necessary skills and experience to make myself more competitive and at the same time, make most of your time there being productive. it's such a waste of resources going unprepared for a tough battle working abroad.

subhuman

# re: All abroad for opportunity @ Thursday, October 19, 2006 2:27 PM

In the US it seems that overseas experience is very valuable if one works for a multi-national company or one that does business outside the US. Many larger companies have programs where they send execs overseas to work in different countries for the experience. I have long thought that I would like to live and work outside the US for the experience. My trips outside the US have been few (although more than many people I know) but I have enjoyed them a great deal.

AlfredTwo

# re: All abroad for opportunity @ Thursday, October 19, 2006 7:31 PM

On Alfred's comment, do you regard overseas work experience to be more appropriate at a particular stage in one's career?

Bernard

# re: All abroad for opportunity @ Thursday, October 19, 2006 10:41 PM

I think that there are different benefits at different times in ones career. In general it helps are any point.

AlfredTwo


 
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